Symantec announces Security Services in Hong Kong, addressing demand for outsourced network security services
Hong Kong -- June 13, 2001 - Symantec, a world leader in IT security, has announced Symantec Security Services, incorporating leading technology, global resources and extensive international security expertise that will enable Asian enterprises to outsource best-practice security measures to protect their corporate information. The service comprises of Implementation Services, Consulting Services, Education Services and Managed Security Services.
Research firm IDC predicts that the worldwide security services market will grow to more than US$17 billion in 2004, compared to an estimated US$5.5 billion in 1999.
"We believe this is a market set for rapid growth as companies face the need to implement and manage effective security measures," said John Holland, vice president of Symantec Security Services, Symantec.
A recent Strategic Research survey, MIS Market Trend, 2001 revealed that organisations in Greater China are becoming increasingly aware of security needs: just under 80 percent of MIS managers interviewed said they are either "concerned," "very concerned" or "extremely concerned" about the potential effects of virus attacks and hacking on their corporate performance and critical information assets.
"Many local companies have been faced with a shortage of personnel with security expertise, and many also lack the budget to hire such skilled workers," added Daniel Cheng, managing director of Hong Kong and PRC for Symantec. "As a result, companies have turned to outsourcing their security operations."
Xerox is one international company that has outsourced day-to-day protection of its computer network. "We've retained strategic control of Xerox's security but Symantec looks after the operational aspects from its Security Operations Centre in Epsom, England," said Scott Marvin, head of international security at Xerox. "Most importantly, we can leverage Symantec's knowledge and understanding of what's going on in the outside world in terms of security threats and latest technology."
Symantec Security Services provides effective security architecture and intrusion detection solutions, 24x7 monitoring and knowledge of the latest vulnerabilities, protecting customer network environments from security challenges.
Holland concluded, "Ultimately, security is about protecting an organisation's greatest asset - information. In doing so, it is the speed of the response to a security incident can mean the difference between a security incident and a disaster."
"Critical to ensuring a fast response is having effective security architecture and intrusion detection solutions, 24x7 monitoring and knowledge of the latest vulnerabilities. This is the nature of Symantec Security Services, it is an ongoing insurance that organisations are guarded and ready to be defended if under threat."
About Symantec
Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, vulnerability assessment, intrusion prevention, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Symantec has worldwide operations in 37 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com
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Symantec Security Services - Background
Symantec's comprehensive solution offers best-of-breed products to protect gateways, servers, and clients with virus protection, firewall security, intrusion detection and vulnerability management. Customers benefit from Symantec's global network of researchers that provide customers with around-the-clock, immediate response to any new security-related attacks. Symantec enterprise security customers are also supported by Symantec Security Services, offering security consulting, education, and implementation as well as managed security services.
Symantec Security Services was developed following the acquisition of AXENT Technologies in December 2000, merging AXENT's service subsidiary together with Symantec's existing Professional Services group. As a result, Symantec Security Services has the capabilities to offer security assessments, planning and implementation, and the proactive solutions that are already providing effective security management and response for international customers.
Key offerings include:
Symantec Implementation Services
Symantec Implementation Services allows organisations to leverage the best-practices security experience of industry experts in order to gain maximum enterprise protection. From implementation of a new security system to integration into an existing infrastructure, Symantec Implementation Services ensures that deployments meet an organisation's unique needs. Current offerings include virus protection, content filtering, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, virtual private networks, firewalls, and Web access management.
Symantec Consulting Services
Symantec Consulting Services enables organisations to implement security measures across the enterprise. Among the services offered are comprehensive security assessments, planning and design, security policy development, architecture reviews, incident response and recovery.
Symantec Education Services
Delivered at training centres or on site at customer premises, Symantec Education Services offers product certification and security awareness training. Completion of certification programs for gateway security, vulnerability management, virus protection, and intrusion response will lead to a Symantec Security Certification.
Symantec Managed Security Services
Provided on a subscription basis Symantec Managed Security Services deliver cost-effective, outsourced security that minimises an organisations investments in technology and internal resources while effectively solving security problems and allowing companies to focus on their core business issues. Among the services offered are the ongoing management of intrusion detection and response, vulnerability, security policy compliance, anti-virus, and firewall and VPN systems.
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