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ExaProtect Introduces Security Management Solution 2.7.2: Enhances Forensic Investigations of Security Events
Latest Version Enriches Event Analysis With New 'Replay Mode' to Assist in Policy Management and Regulatory Compliance
| Source: ExaProtect
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- January 23, 2007 -- ExaProtect, a leader in intelligent
security management, has announced Security Management Solution (SMS)
version 2.7.2. This latest release further extends and enhances SMS'
in-depth forensic analysis capabilities on security event and system logs
with a new 'replay' mode.
Using the enhanced forensics capabilities of SMS 2.7.2, IT staff get a
deeper insight when investigating security events, performing historic log
analysis, or when assessing the effects of changes to security policies and
rule sets.
With the replay wizard, users can choose start- and end-times from which to
replay event logs, and can also import and correlate new data or log
sources to supplement those stored in SMS. This includes information that
was not originally logged and stored by SMS as part of normal event
management.
For example, a log of external IP addresses from which hacking attempts on
the network were launched can be imported and correlated with stored data.
This will then highlight any new alerts generated from correlation of the
additional data -- helping IT staff to pinpoint the origins of attacks.
Users can also replay existing events with new or altered correlation
rules, for simulation or forensic purposes.
Jean-François Déchant, CEO of ExaProtect, said, "This latest release
further develops our 'View and Do' approach to security management. The
enhanced forensics capability gives senior IT staff a deeper insight into
the causes of security events, and lets them simulate and investigate the
effects of policy changes. This helps to ensure that the most effective
action is taken quickly, to raise security levels and deal with threats."
SMS 2.7.2 continues to monitor security and network events in real-time
while forensic analysis is done, and analysis can be performed either on-
or off-box.
Its new forensic analysis features further extend the customer benefits
introduced in version 2.7. The advanced taxonomy engine in SMS
significantly reduces the volume of logged incidents, and eliminates false
positives, enabling faster identification of significant security threats
in real-time and minimizing the business impact of any attack.
ExaProtect is the only security management vendor to deliver a holistic,
intelligent security dashboard that combines security event management,
security policy change management and real-time remediation. This unique
"View and Do" approach simplifies customers' overall security management,
enhances threat response and maximizes return on security investments.
About ExaProtect
Intelligent security management
ExaProtect is a unique global player in the information security
marketplace, offering a complete start-to-finish security management
solution. Its powerful, integrated 'View & Do' approach is of great
benefit to its 300+ existing customers, who include many Fortune 500
enterprises, international telecommunications companies and government
organizations.
ExaProtect technology empowers users to meet the increasing demand for
unified control of multi-vendor network and security systems, whether their
goal is to raise information security levels, demonstrate compliance,
and/or improve operational efficiency.
ExaProtect's US headquarters are in Mountain View, California, and its EMEA
headquarters are in Paris, France. With 7 offices worldwide, the company
delivers a global solution.
For more information and local contact details, visit: www.exaprotect.com