From: "Spencer, Will" <wspencerat_private> ISS Dominates Live Intusion Detection Showcase ATLANTA (Sept. 10) BUSINESS WIRE -Sept. 10, 1998 New version of RealSecure successfully detects and stops a wide variety of real-world hacker attacks including BackOrifice back door program Internet Security Systems (Nasdaq:ISSX) revealed yesterday the latest technology against network intruders as it demonstrated its newly updated intrusion detection system, RealSecure(tm), to a live audience at InfowarCon being held this week in Washington D.C. As part of the session, conference organizers set up a real-world network and launched numerous attacks in a series of attempts to compromise targeted systems. RealSecure dominated the competition by recognizing the widest variety of both Unix and Windows NT-based attacks. RealSecure not only detected these attacks in real-time, but successfully responded to the break-ins by recognizing the intruders and sending off alarms. RealSecure, the market-leading intrusion detection system, is an around-the-clock, unobtrusive monitoring system that automatically recognizes and responds instantly to suspicious network activity. In addition to the technology demonstration, Chris Rouland, director of the ISS X-Force, a team of security experts dedicated to researching the latest security vulnerabilities and threats, provided the audience with new information on the vital need for intrusion detection systems in corporate and government environments as a proactive measure for protecting critical networked information. "Intrusion detection software is a critical element of network security for any organization that is concerned with protecting their online assets," said Chris Rouland, director of X-Force at ISS. "In addition to static security safeguards, such as firewalls and encryption, organizations need an automatic feedback loop for understanding the state of their enterprise security. RealSecure is a critical element of adaptive network security management. Its 24-hour monitoring and detection capabilities provide our customers with information security peace of mind. Today's demonstration reveals that with the new version of RealSecure, ISS extends its lead in intrusion detection, providing customers with the best technology for actively protecting their networks." About RealSecure 2.5 The new version of RealSecure contains a significant number of new detection methods for the latest network attacks, as well as significant performance and management enhancements. Highlights of the new features included in RealSecure 2.5 include: -- New detection capabilities for the latest attacks, including: - BackOrifice back door program - TearDrop denial of service attack - New DNS, FTP, and HTTP attacks - ActiveX and Shockwave attacks - NIS overflow attack - Statd dotdot and Statd overflow attacks - Rexd decode - Remote packet capturing tools detection, and - TCP hijacking tools detection. -- Faster performance with FDDI support -- Multi-platform management capabilities -- Automated database uploads from RealSecure engines to RealSecure management -- Integration with Lucent Managed Firewall security server -- Incorporation of Certicom Elliptic Curve encryption for protecting data in transit between RealSource engines and consoles Pricing and Availability RealSecure 2.5 is available now to select customers and will be widely available next week. RealSecure, an ISS SAFEsuite(R) solution, carries an U.S. suggested list price of $8995 for a single perpetual license. About InfowarCon The Eighth Annual InfowarCon, a strategic conference from MIS Training Institute and Win Schwartau and InfowarCom, focuses on military operations and infrastructure protection in today's information-dependent world. InfowarCon is designed for corporations, infrastructure firms and finance, military, intelligence, and law enforcement organizations. This high-impact conference brings together military leaders, political forces and top experts from these sectors who will share their experience and provide proven tactics for defending enterprises and infrastructures from ever-increasing threats. For more information, visit the InfoWarCon web site at http://www.misti.com/infowar98/9sep.html. About Internet Security Systems Internet Security Systems is the proven leader of adaptive network security management software with 30% market share. ISS' SAFEsuite family of products provides protection across the Internet, extranets and internal networks, from attacks, misuse and security policy violations. The Company has delivered its monitoring, detection and response software solutions to organizations worldwide, including firms in the Global 2000, 9 of the ten largest U.S. commercial banks and over 35 governmental agencies. For more information, call ISS at 678-443-6000 or 800-776-2362 or visit the ISS web site at http://www.iss.net. This release, other than historical information, includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward- looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the level of demand for the Company's products; the volume and timing of orders; product and price competition; the Company's ability to expand its domestic and international sales and marketing organizations; the Company's ability to develop new and enhanced products; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; the mix of distribution channels through which the Company's products are sold; the growth in the acceptance and use of the Internet and of private Internet-protocol networks or "intranets"; the extent to which unauthorized access and use of online information is perceived as a threat to network security; customer budgets; the assertion of infringement claims with respect to the Company's intellectual property; seasonal trends in customer purchasing; foreign currency exchange rates; general economic factors; and risks concerning the rapid change of technology. These risks and others are discussed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can be obtained either by contacting ISS Investor Relations or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at "http://www.sec.gov". NOTE TO EDITORS: Internet Security Systems, RealSecure and SAFEsuite, are trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. All other companies and products mentioned are trademarks and property of their respective owners. -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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