AT&T Managed Security
AT&T faces a stronger competitor in Verizon Business, following its Cybertrust acquisition, but the company’s long track record of security research and support will be enough to keep it competitive in the U.S. market, for now. (12/27/2007)

Price: $495

BT Counterpane Managed Security Services
BT Counterpane faces an increasingly competitive MSS market as rivals such as Verizon Business bulk up their security organizations. BT needs to continue to invest in its Counterpane unit and demonstrate the value it can deliver. (1/3/2008)

Price: $495

Getronics Managed Security Services
KPN’s acquisition of Getronics provides the financially-struggling managed services provider with a lifeline, but questions remain about how the company’s merger with the Dutch IT services provider will impact its MSS unit in North America. (1/3/2008)

Price: $495

IBM Managed Security Services
IBM is gaining great traction with the acquisition of ISS. This is becoming a key strength for the company’s managed security efforts, positioning IBM to better compete against the likes of Verizon Business. (12/28/2007)

Price: $495

Symantec Managed Security Services
Symantec faces a growing challenge to its security business from carriers such as Verizon which have moved more aggressively into the managed security market and have the resources to be contenders. (1/3/2008)

Price: $495

VeriSign Managed Security Services
VeriSign’s future as an MSSP remains cloudy with its parent seriously considering jettisoning its managed security unit, but until the company announces a decision, the MSSP continues to operate business as usual. (1/3/2008)

Price: $495

Verizon Business Managed Security
Verizon Business’ 2007 Cybertrust acquisition solidified the company’s managed security services (MSS) portfolio, helping the carrier make a more robust global play both as an MSSP and, as an even stronger telecom provider across the board. (1/7/2008)

Price: $495

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  • Managed Security Assessment Services
    • Managed Vulnerability Analysis
    • Site Security Assessment
    • Security Awareness Training
    • Incident Response Training
    • Security Risk Review
    • Security Architecture Review
    • Security Account Manager
    • # Hours Incident Assist per Year
  • Security Advisory Services & Design
    • Expert Security Advice
    • Secure Web Site Design
    • Security Planning
    • Application Code Review
    • Security Audits
    • Security Training
    • HIPAA Consulting
  • Managed Firewall
    • Security Policy Development
    • Router-based Service Available
    • Server-based Service Available
    • Mgd. CheckPoint FireWall-1
    • Symantec Enterprise Firewall
    • Mgd. Cisco Secure PIX
    • Managed Netscreen
    • 24x7 Monitoring
    • Firewall Rental Available
    • SLA: Time to Escalate
    • SLA: Time to Replace System
    • SLA: Time Policy Changes
    • Managed Firewall Service
    • Firewall Care Service
    • Firewall Rental
    • Management In/Out of Band
  • Defense and Response
    • Intrusion Detection System
    • Incident Response
    • Denial of Service Attack Defense
    • Employs Ex-hackers
    • Uses DoD and/or FBI Experts
    • Content Integrity Monitoring
    • Vulnerability Scanning
    • Penetration Testing
    • Max. Number of IP Addresses Scanned
    • Weekly Scan Reports
    • Frequency of Scans
    • Proactive Event Notification
    • Site Lock Down
    • Hacker Attack Pattern Database
    • Share Research with Industry
  • Security Alerts
    • Incident Reporting
    • Alert Service
    • Advisory Frequency
  • Managed Authentication Services
    • Authentication: ID, Token
    • Validation Authority
    • Digital Signatures
    • Managed PKI
    • Managed VPN Service
    • VPN Design
    • VPN Deployment
    • VPN Platform (IP, FR, ATM)
  • Site Hardening Services
    • Site Hardening Services
  • Secure E-mail Gateway
    • Secure E-mail Gateway

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