Perimeter Internetworking Recognized by Cisco as a Managed Security Service Provider
Advanced Technology Provider
Milford, CT – December 21, 2005
– Perimeter Internetworking announced today it has achieved the Managed
Security Service Provider Advanced Technology Provider (ATP) status
from Cisco Systems®. This ATP designation
recognizes Perimeter Internetworking for its commitment to delivering
managed security services based on Cisco technology and having invested
in training to obtain expertise in selling, designing, installing,
managing, and supporting a comprehensive Cisco network security
solution.
“The
Managed Security Service Provider ATP indicates that Perimeter has a
commitment to investing in gaining the knowledge and expertise to
successfully provide remote security solutions based on leading Cisco
security products," said Edison Peres, vice president, advanced and
core technologies, Worldwide Channels at Cisco Systems. "These remote
security solutions are intended to provide higher availability and
better protection of customer IT infrastructure.�?
“We
are pleased to be recognized for our proficiency with Cisco remote
security products,�? said Brad Miller, CEO of Perimeter
Internetworking. “This recognition is a strong complement to our
adaptive, Gateway Defender Security in the Cloud solution and will
enhance our ability to support our customers.�?
Resource Requirements
The
Managed Security Service Provider ATP required Perimeter to achieve a
combination of Cisco Qualified Specialist as well as a variety of
industry certifications including CISSP, SSCP, SCNA, SCNP and GIAC. In
addition, Perimeter Internetworking was required to fulfill the
following job roles with qualified individuals who have met specific
testing requirements: an account manager or engagement manager, one
project manager, one system engineer, four SOC analysts and four SOC
engineers.
Customer Satisfaction Requirement
Beyond the personnel requirements, Perimeter has agreed to meet the requirements regarding documenting customer satisfaction. This includes undertaking a random customer survey to obtain a customer satisfaction rating. In
order to maintain its ATP status, Perimeter Internetworking must obtain
a 4.0 average rating out of a possible 5.0 for every five surveys
completed.
Lab Requirement
The
Managed Security Service Provider ATP also requires Perimeter to have
or have access to a Cisco certified lab that contains the designated
Cisco security products. In addition, the lab must be suitable for the following purposes: Proof-of-concept demonstrations, internal training, and network emulation.
About Perimeter Internetworking
Perimeter
Internetworkingâ„¢ is the leading provider of multi-threat, managed
“Security in the Cloud�? services to financial institutions,
telecommunications/Internet service providers, healthcare providers,
and other firms with high data security and regulatory requirements.
Perimeter offers over 50 managed network security services On Demand,
including Intrusion Defense, Malicious Code Defense, Secure Email
Services, Secure Access, Automated Compliance, and Network Services.
Perimeter's unique centralized architecture offers best-in-class,
pre-integrated technology with complete redundancy, continuous
upgrades, complemented with a 24/7 engineering staff of trained
subject-matter experts. Perimeter ranked 9th on The Connecticut Technology Fast 50 in 2005 & 5th
in 2004. In addition Perimeter ranked 121 on the Deloitte Technology
Fast 500 & has been profitable for the last three years.
Headquartered
in Milford, CT, with four geographically distributed technical
operations centers and three redundant datacenters, Perimeter's secure
network services are validated by TruSecure and guaranteed for current
and future regulatory compliance. For more information about Perimeter
visit www.perimeterusa.com
Contact for Perimeter Internetworking
Cathy Clarke
CNC Associates
617.527.2089
cathy@cncassocs.com
