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Ernst & Young Added to Sanctum's Flagship Client Base
Santa Clara, Calif. - April 9, 2001 -
Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in automated Web application control
and security software, today announced that Ernst & Young LLP will incorporate
AppScan™ 2.0 into its Security Profiling Practice to provide cutting edge application
testing technology for their Fortune 1000 client base. AppScan 2.0 significantly
improves the efficiency and productivity of the complex, manual task of auditing
Web applications, extending the benefits of application security audits to all phases
of the application lifecycle-from development to deployment to maintenance.
"Managing application-level security poses a significant challenge in the effective
allocation of development resources," said Jose Granado, senior manager at Ernst & Young.
"On the sheer volume of code alone, if a company has not addressed security at the
application level, they are wide open to attack and subsequent financial loss. With
AppScan, our specialized security teams have a powerful tool to bring Web application
risk assessment and analysis to the next level through more customized procedures and
reports."
AppScan 2.0 has been engineered to deliver the highest level of customization,
enabling consultants to add a supplemental layer of Web application-level
vulnerability testing over basic network intrusion evaluations. With AppScan 2.0,
security consultants crawl through the Web site's applications, scanning for security
deficiencies and attacking those vulnerabilities as a hacker would. After detecting,
assessing and assigning severity ratings to both known and unknown security holes,
AppScan generates a report itemizing each vulnerability with a prescribed fix. The
software enables consultants to provide a more comprehensive view of a corporation's
security position, greatly improving overall development efficiency and accelerating
return on investment (ROI).
"As an industry leader in developing comprehensive and innovative security practices
for a Fortune 1000 client base, Ernst & Young recognized the seriousness and severity
of application level security breaches early on," said Peggy Weigle, president and CEO
of Sanctum, Inc. "By implementing AppScan 2.0 within the Security Profiling Practice,
Ernst & Young is not only increasing the productivity of their highly-skilled and
valuable stable of security advisors, but is also ensuring a comprehensive, long-term
security posture for their clients. We are very pleased to be adding them to our premier
customer base."
About Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young, a global leader in professional services, helps clients to quickly
and confidently make financial decisions designed to enhance value. Its 77,000 people
in more than 130 countries have the industry and financial experience to provide
fresh perspectives on operating in the new economy. Ernst & Young offers traditional
audit and tax services, as well as customized services in corporate finance,
online security, risk management, the valuation of intangibles and e-business
acceleration. In addition, legal services are available in various parts
of the world where permitted. A collection of Ernst & Young's latest ideas
on the new economy can be found at www.ey.com/thoughtcenter.
Ernst & Young refers to the U.S. firm of Ernst & Young LLP and other members
of the global Ernst & Young organization.
About Sanctum, Inc. (www.SanctumInc.com)
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Sanctum, Inc.
pioneered the market for Web application security and control software.
Sanctum software works autonomously and continuously to monitor how individuals interact
with Web applications. By detecting and defending against any unauthorized behavior,
Sanctum prevents application perversion, even if a site has unknown security holes
or flaws. Sanctum's customers include industry leaders in banking, retailing, finance,
government and healthcare. Privately held, Sanctum is funded by blue-chip venture
capital firms and industry leaders including Sequoia Capital, Walden,
Sprout Group and Intel Corporation. More information about Sanctum may be
obtained by visiting the Company's Web site
www.SanctumInc.com
or by calling the Company directly at (408) 855-9500.
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AppScan and AppShield are trademarks of Sanctum, Inc. All other product
names referenced are the property of their respective owners and
are hereby acknowledged.
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Diane Fraiman
Sanctum, Inc.
(408) 855-9500
[email protected]
Tara Dugan or Elizabeth Holwerda
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(415) 512-0770
[email protected]
Sajay Rai or Jose Granado
Ernst & Young LLP
(216) 583-2545 or (713) 750-8821
[email protected] or
[email protected]
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