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Cisco Security IntelliShield Alert Manager
As part of Cisco’s “Self-Defending Network,” its IntelliShield Alert Manager Service continues to expand both the depth of coverage and functionality to the customer. (3/15/2007)

Price: $495  

IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force Threat Analysis Service (XFTAS)
Now with the resources of IBM behind it, IBM ISS’ XFTAS leverages global research and the company’s partnerships with government agencies to provide strong analysis of online threats. (3/19/2007)

Price: $495  

Symantec DeepSight Alert Services
The Symantec DeepSight Alert Services and DeepSight Threat Management System comprise an early warning service suite that complements large enterprises’ security technology and processes. (3/22/2007)

Price: $495  

Symantec DeepSight Threat Management System
The Symantec DeepSight Alert Services and DeepSight Threat Management System comprise an early warning service suite that complements large enterprises’ security technology and processes. (6/14/2006)

Price: $495  

VeriSign iAlert
VeriSign has acquired iDefense. The immediate benefit to the iAlert service is access to a much richer set of global threat data. (3/19/2007)

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  • Sections
  • - Current Perspective Rating (see definitions)
  • - Product Strengths & Weaknesses
  • - Product Buying Criteria
  • - Product Metrics

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  • Buying Criteria
    • Alert Notifications
      • This includes early warning of Cyber Attacks, Alert Notifications and Customization.
    • Mitigation and Reports
      • This includes Comprehensive Threat Analysis, Custom Reporting, Mitigation and Countermeasures.
    • Configuration and Integration
      • This includes Management Tools Integration and XML Integration.
    • Vendor Support
      • Vendor support includes Response Team, Alert Schedule and Channel Support.
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  • Product Metrics
    • Licensing
      • License Structure
      • Customer Description
      • Positioning Statement
    • Deliverables
      • Web-based Service
      • Alert Types
      • Internet Security Threat Rating
      • Geopolitical Analysis
      • Custom Reports
      • Applications Integrated
      • Services Integrated
      • XML Datafeed via Web Services
    • Data Sources
      • Global IDS Attack Data
      • Global Firewall Attack Data
      • Global Virus Propagation Data
      • Number of Countries Represented
      • Number of Sensors
      • Number of AV Systems
      • Customer Security Data Included
      • Honeypot Network
      • Additional Attack Data Sources
      • Information Sources
      • Primary Vulnerability Research
    • Alerts/Reports Available
      • Individual New Vulnerability Alerts
      • Updates to Vulnerability Alerts
      • Customized Daily Summary
      • Daily Summary of Vulnerabilities
      • Vulnerability Alerts Filtered
      • Filtered Down to Version Level
      • Filtered Based on Rating Thresholds
      • Included in Vulnerability Alerts
      • Different Levels of Detail
      • Individual Malicious Code Alerts
      • Updates to Malicious Code Alerts
      • Personal Malicious Code Summary
      • Daily Summary of Malicious Code
      • Malicious Code Alerts Filtered
      • MCAs filtered on Rating Thresholds
      • Included in Malicious Code Alerts
      • MCAs in Different Levels of Detail
      • Internet Security Rating Alert
      • Threat Alerts
      • Threat Analysis
      • Research Reports
      • Daily Summary Report
      • Weekly Summary Report
      • Monthly Summary Report
      • Customer's Industry Attack Alert
      • Customer's Technology Attack Alert
      • Specific Ports Attack Alert
      • Specific Category Attack Alert
      • Activity Threshold Attack Alert
      • Filters for User-defined Thresholds
      • Other Types of Alerts/Reports
      • New Vulnerabilities Alerted in 2003
      • Vulnerability Updates in 2003
      • Malicious Code Alerts in 2003
      • Malicious Code Updates in 2003
      • Alerts Personalized to Individuals
      • SLA
      • Timeline for Alerts
      • Alerts Delivered via E-mail
      • Alerts Delivered via Pager
      • Alerts Delivered via SMS
      • Alerts Delivered via Voice Message
      • Alerts Delivered via Fax
    • Technologies Supported
      • Reusable Technology Lists
      • Number of Technologies Available
      • Technology Lists Personalized
      • Shared Technology Lists
      • Copied Technology Lists
    • Workflow/Tracking
      • Able to Track Alert to Resolution
      • Workflow/Tracking Process
      • Integration with BMC Remedy
      • Other Workflow Integration
      • XML Format for Open Integration
      • Lifecycle Status Reporting
      • Filters for Lifecycle Status
    • Search Capabilities
    • Alerts Sent to Each User
      • Vulnerability Database Online
      • Malicious Code Database Online
      • Alerts/Report History Archived
      • Seach by Published Date
      • Search by Updated Date
      • Search by Alert Type
      • Search by Title
      • Search by Description
      • Search by Technologies
      • Search by System ID Number
      • Search by CVE ID
      • Search by Vendor Reference
      • Search by Rating
      • Other Search Criteria
      • Sort Vulnerability Search Results
      • Sort Malicious Code Search Results
    • Current Activity Statistics
      • Rating of Internet Security Posture
      • Activity Monitored by Analysts
      • Global IDS Events on the Rise
      • Global Firewall Events on the Rise
      • Global Viruses on the Rise
      • Top Offending ISPs
      • Top Source IPs
      • Top Targeted Ports
      • Top Source Countries
      • Top Destination Countries
      • Top Attacked Products
      • Product Signatures Trigger Events
      • Target Industry
      • Target Company Size by Employees
      • Target Company Size by Revenue
      • View User-defined Snapshot
      • Statistics Automatically Generated
    • Custom Reports
      • Customer Access to Database via Web
      • Custom Reports on Global Database
      • Report/Query Filter Capabilities
      • User-defined Custom Report Template
      • User-defined Schedule for Reports
    • Administrative User Capabilities
      • Setup Primary User as Administrator
      • Ability to Login to Users' Accounts
      • Ability to Change Passwords
      • Ability to Lock Configuration
    • Help/Documentation
      • Online Help Available
      • Context Sensitive Online Help
      • User's Guide Available
    • Support
      • E-mail Support
      • Phone Support U.S. Business Hours
      • Phone Support Region Business Hours
      • Phone Support (24x7)
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Current Perspective Definitions

Very Threatening: Market leader, major product enhancement, or ground-breaking product alters competitive landscape.

Threatening: Significant product enhancement or a new product that results in stronger market position and a competitive advantage.

Competitive: Solid, but middle of the road market position. Expected to neither gain nor lose appreciable market share, and to be strongest in the installed base.

Vulnerable: Lacks performance, features and/or functionality of competition, overprices for functionality.

Very vulnerable: Technology significantly behind competitors, very limited functionality at very high price points.

Product Buying Criteria Definitions

Alert Notifications: This includes early warning of Cyber Attacks, Alert Notifications and Customization.

Mitigation and Reports: This includes Comprehensive Threat Analysis, Custom Reporting, Mitigation and Countermeasures.

Configuration and Integration: This includes Management Tools Integration and XML Integration.

Vendor Support: Vendor support includes Response Team, Alert Schedule and Channel Support.

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