BlueCat Networks and StillSecure Partner for Better 'Command and Control' Over Network Access

Integration Between BlueCat Adonis Appliance and StillSecure Safe Access Provides Secure DHCP-Based Pre-Admission Network Access Control

May 2, 2006; 07:48 AM
Interop Las Vegas 2006 (Booth # 1817)-BlueCat Networks, the leading provider of DNS, DHCP and Enterprise IPAM Appliances, and StillSecure^®, provider of an award-winning, integrated suite of network security solutions, today announced a partnership centered on network access control. BlueCat and StillSecure have integrated BlueCat's Adonis DNS/DHCP Appliance with StillSecure's Safe Access^TM NAC solution for better "command and control" over endpoint devices accessing the network. To formalize the partnership, StillSecure has become a member of BlueCat's Technology Partnership program.

The BlueCat Adonis appliance enables administrators of enterprise networks to dynamically assign leased IP addresses to users across the network. When used with StillSecure Safe Access, IP addresses are only given to devices that have been pre-tested for policy compliance and deemed safe to access the network. This process simplifies management of IP-based networks, resulting in increased efficiency and decreased administrative costs.

Safe Access' flexible architecture and multiple testing methods, including agent-less, ActiveX, and the StillSecure Posture Agent, enable the full range of endpoints to be assessed, regardless of connection methods and OS versions. Safe Access controls network access for virtually all types of users - including managed and unmanaged, foreign and internal, remote, and wireless endpoints.

"Because of the explosive growth in mobile and wireless technology, IP address assignment needs to be integrated with powerful features such as pre-admission network access control to ensure that devices are safe to access the network no matter where they're connecting from," said David Berg, Director of Product Management, BlueCat Networks. "StillSecure Safe Access makes it easy for companies to implement NAC because it's flexible and infrastructure-agnostic so it integrates seamlessly with products like Adonis."

"Network appliance vendors like BlueCat provide Safe Access with a platform for organizations to implement secure DHCP-based endpoint policy enforcement without costly upgrades to the network," said Alan Shimel, Chief Strategy Officer at StillSecure. "Next-generation network management products like Adonis and Proteus that work with Safe Access provide increased network responsiveness as endpoints attempt to connect to the network."

About StillSecure

StillSecure delivers network security solutions that protect IT business infrastructure. The integrated StillSecure suite provides preventative defense, enables compliance with regulatory information security policies, and actively blocks network attacks. StillSecure manages and reduces risk from network attack and noncompliance for some of the largest organizations in the healthcare, financial services, government, and education sectors. For more information please call (303) 381-3830, or visit http://www.stillsecure.com.

About BlueCat Networks

BlueCat Networks, Inc. is a leading provider of simple, secure and affordable network appliances. BlueCat Networks' DNS, DHCP and IPAM solutions secure and simplify mission-critical IP infrastructures to improve reliability and accessibility while providing the lowest TCO.

The BlueCat Networks product portfolio is comprised of the Adonis^TM family of DNS/DHCP security appliances; the Proteus Enterprise IPAM Appliance^TM, and the Meridius^TM family of Secure Email Gateway Appliances. The Adonis family of appliances are end-to-end, fast, intelligent, cross-platform, secure DNS and DHCP solutions that combine ease-of-use and low maintenance with scalability. Proteus is a next-generation, web-based, IP Address Management solution designed to manage name services, dynamic IP assignment and IP inventory for enterprise, government, and carrier-class customers. The Meridius family of Secure Email Gateway appliances offers unbeatable, real-time spam and virus detection, empowering organizations to improve network security and reduce IT costs.

BlueCat Networks is a profitable network appliance company that supports the needs of government, military, and Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. For additional information, visit www.bluecatnetworks.com.

(C) 2006 BlueCat Networks, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BlueCat Networks, the BlueCat Networks logo, Proteus, the Proteus logo, Adonis, the Adonis logo, Meridius, and the Meridius logo are trademarks of BlueCat Networks, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers.

Media Contacts: StillSecure Sonya Hausafus (303) 381-3843 [email protected] or BlueCat Networks Jodi Echakowitz (905) 709-9600 [email protected]