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Global Integrity Offers AppScan as a Vital Security Audit Tool
Santa Clara, Calif. - September 18, 2000 -
Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in automated web
application control and security software, today
introduced AppScan 1.5, the latest version of the
company's revolutionary web application audit tool.
Designed to help eBusinesses, security consultants
and auditors quickly find and fix web application
vulnerabilities, AppScan 1.5 now offers seamless integration
with SSL encryption technology. Global Integrity
Corporation, an internationally recognized provider of
information security services to the Global and Fortune
100, has incorporated AppScan as part of its vulnerability
and testing program.
"Since its original announcement in June, we've been
thrilled with the market's response to AppScan. Customers
and partners have repeatedly told us that it is the
only product available that successfully addresses their
need for a comprehensive application-level audit," commented
Peggy Weigle, CEO of Sanctum, Inc. "Given the large number
of companies using SSL encryption, we felt it was essential
to add this level of support to AppScan. Once again
we have shown our dedication to helping all companies
secure packaged and custom web applications and safely
expand their B2B, B2C and service provider initiatives."
"AppScan adds a new weapon to the arsenal of
technologies necessary to defend the valuable eBusiness
assets of our clients," said Dan Woolley, Global Integrity's President
and Chief Operating Officer. "The most significant risks
faced by companies involved with eBusiness are at the
application level. AppScan's unique capability to
detect and correct many web application vulnerabilities
in real time makes it an invaluable tool for our
consultants and clients alike. We are very pleased
to include AppScan as a component of our vulnerability service offering."
Designed to accelerate today's time consuming manual approach
to web application security, AppScan helps an eBusiness analyze
its web applications by pointing to potential security vulnerabilities
and providing guidance on how to mend any security bugs discovered.
With built-in SSL support, AppScan 1.5 can work with any site using
SSL encryption technology and requires no additional user modification.
"AppScan's approach to web vulnerability assessment is unique;
instead of using signatures to identify vulnerabilities,
it 'thinks like a hacker' to find previously unknown weaknesses.
This approach is particularly effective on applications developed
in-house. And with its new ability to evaluate SSL-protected sessions,
AppScan can secure what are typically a web site's most significant
transactions," noted Pete Lindstrom, Senior Analyst at Hurwitz Group.
About AppScan
The industry's first automated web application audit tool,
AppScan extends the security capabilities involved in
an eBusiness's application development, deployment and
maintenance. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of
Sanctum's Policy Recognition Engine, and the company's "RoboHacker"
and "RoboAdvisor" technology, AppScan substantially reduces the
time it takes to find and fix application-level vulnerabilities.
Featuring embedded proprietary technology to prevent misuse,
AppScan is ideal for security consultants and auditors who
would like to integrate an application-level audit
into their overall network evaluation services.
With a web-based client and a Linux server, AppScan also
features multi-user capabilities. AppScan supports SSL and
works with applications running on Microsoft IIS or
server products from Netscape and Apache.
Pricing and Availability
AppScan 1.5 is available immediately. Pricing is subscription-based.
About Sanctum, Inc. (www.SanctumInc.com)
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Sanctum, Inc.
(formerly Perfecto Technologies) pioneered the market for web
application security and control software. Sanctum's software
works autonomously and continuously to monitor how individuals
interact with web applications. By detecting and defending
against any unauthorized behavior, Sanctum prevents Web
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
and Intel Corporation. More information about
Sanctum may be obtained by visiting the Company's web site
at www.SanctumInc.com or by calling the Company directly at
(408) 855-9500.
About Global Integrity (www.globalintegrity.com)
Headquartered in Reston, Va., Global Integrity provides remote
information security monitoring services, incident response,
consulting, engineering and information sharing services to
global financial institutions and major corporations with
electronic operations worldwide. Through groundbreaking initiatives
such as the Financial Services Security Lab and Information
Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISAC), Global Integrity has
proven itself to be the leader in Critical Infrastructure
Protection. More information about Global Integrity can
be found at
www.globalintegrity.com.
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AppShield is a trademark 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]
Kevin Pedraja
Sterling Communications
(415) 749-6550
[email protected]
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