Warsaw, Poland, 23 September 2001 -- Nokia and Internet Security Systems (ISS) today announced that they provided the Polish National Elections Committee (NEC) with an intrusion detection system solution to enable the secure, uninterrupted counting of votes during the recent Polish parliamentary elections. The Nokia and ISS solution is based on their enterprise-class intrusion detection appliance, RealSecure(TM) for Nokia.
RealSecure(TM) for Nokia allowed the NEC to eliminate unauthorized access attempts into their computers and helps prevent the destabilization of the election system. The intrusion detection system solution for the NEC is the largest one of its kind in Central Europe.
"RealSecure(TM) is a first-class security system used by the biggest companies and governmental institutions in the world. Due to its implementation on the Nokia platform, a quick and effective installment was possible as well as uninterrupted network traffic monitoring and the elimination of attacks - regardless of their internal or external nature", said Pawe³ Marciniak, Business Development Manager, Nokia Internet Communications.
"Because of the exceptional scale of the project, as well as the distribution of election districts, we decided to partner with Nokia who provided more than 40 high-class network devices. The network devices have a unique architecture, are reliable and can be managed remotely both from the central location and in a variety of geographical locations which is very important in this case," said Micha³ Jarski, Business Manager from Internet Security Systems.
In each Polish election district, anywhere from a few dozen to more than 40 terminals are installed, through which each district's voting data is incorporated into a local database. Data is then transferred through a network to the central database where the votes are counted. The results are available to all citizens through an Internet visual system created by Wirtualna Polska SA. All important network points, especially the network connections with the Internet, are monitored and protected by the RealSecure(TM) for Nokia appliance.
About RealSecure for Nokia
RealSecure for Nokia combinines ISS' leading RealSecure(TM) intrusion detection software with Nokia's IP network appliance technology to deliver a high-performance, flexible network intrusion detection that is rapidly deployable. The Nokia and ISS appliance-based solution significantly reduces the time and cost of deployment for this critical security technology.
About Nokia InterneCommunications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Network Acceleration solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted - each and every time. For more information, please visit www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet, Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
About Internet Security Systems (ISS), Inc.
Internet Security Systems is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. With its industry-leading intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to more than 8,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks and the top 10 U.S. telecommunications companies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477.
Further information:
Nokia Internet Communications Europe
Claire Backhurst
Tel. +44 7788 145460
Internet Security Systems EMEA NV/S.A.
Barbara Van Belle
Tel. +32 2 4796797
www.nokia.com