October 21, 2002 – (Mountain View, CA) – Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today announced the initial five members of the Nokia Security Developers Alliance – FishNet Security, Open (OpenService, Inc.), Permeo, SurfControl and Tripwire. The industry leaders are first in a series of “Nokia OK” third party software developers that have completed the “Nokia OK” testing and evaluation process for interoperability with Nokia IP security appliances. The Nokia Security Developers Alliance program delivers interoperable security solutions that meet enterprise and service provider requirements, thus extending and optimizing their IT infrastructure investment in Nokia.
These leading applications complement Nokia’s market-leading range of firewall, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Intrusion Protection network security appliances by running either “on” or “off-appliance”. In addition, they expand Nokia’s solutions focus to new market areas. Broadening its appliance reach allows Nokia to satisfy an ever-increasing variety of customer use and implementation scenarios, eliminating complexity and delivering a truly comprehensive solutions-oriented approach to security. This interoperability results in flexible, customized solutions for Nokia customers and reseller partners, and improves customers’ return on investment.
“These five members are just the beginning of what has evolved into a very successful Alliance program, based on the interest we’ve received to date from customers, resellers and the developer community,” said Dave Edwards, Senior Director, Nokia Internet Communications. “Nokia best-of-breed solutions, combined with these cutting-edge applications, provide comprehensive Internet security solutions and the improved return on investment that our customers are demanding.”
With access to Nokia’s Developer Support offering and the Software Development Kit (SDK) for Nokia’s secure Operating Systems (IPSO), Nokia Security Developers Alliance members can continue to port their products to Nokia’s new and existing IP network security appliances. The porting and comprehensive validation test process ensures that products bearing the mark “Nokia OK” have been tested for security, performance, reliability and rapid deployment. Selected customers are also capitalizing on the program.
Member Quotes:
"FishNet Security is pleased to be a part of the Nokia Security Developers Alliance,” said Gary Fish, CEO of FishNet Security. “FireMon’s firewall policy revision control and auditing product ensures Nokia customers are able to respond quickly to configuration file changes with transparent revision control of IPSO settings, in addition to enabling graphical comparison of any two IPSO or Check Point policies or configurations – enforcing compliance with corporate security policies.”
“The SystemWatch agent, managed by the Open Management Console, delivers real-time threat management to all the security applications on a Nokia appliance, in addition to alerting and managing the system's performance and health,” said Phil Hollows, vice president of product marketing for Open. “The powerful Open - Nokia combination gives customers solutions for cost effectively managing the deployment of thousands of Nokia security appliances and maintaining their availability.”
"We are excited that Permeo's line of leading application security products will now be available on Nokia's IPSO appliance, providing a world-class solution for Permeo’s customers to deploy our products on a proven hardware platform," said Joe Pollard, CEO of Permeo. "Permeo completely secures all customer applications from both internal and external attacks, adding significant new value for the Nokia customer currently using the appliance for network security."
"Organizations realize that all Internet content read, sent and received carries a risk," said Kevin Blakeman, president of SurfControl's U.S. operation. "SurfControl Web Filter VS is the only Web filtering solution integrated on the Nokia IPSO appliance, easing installation, reducing costs and ensuring interoperability. SurfControl looks forward to broadening our reach within the enterprise and service provider market with Nokia.”
"Tripwire for Network Devices monitors Nokia appliances and the critical firewall and IDS applications running on them out of the box," said W. Wyatt Starnes, CEO, president and founder of Tripwire. "With Tripwire's introduction into the select Nokia Security Developers Alliance program, our customers have added confidence and interoperability in their security solutions and their associated security applications."
For more information about the Nokia Security Developers Alliance – please visit our website at www.nokia.com - “Secure Network Solutions”.
Nokia Internet Communications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Internet Traffic Management solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted-each and every time. For more information, please visit www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions. Nokia Internet security and virtual private network appliances span the spectrum of price/performance points, and secure the widest range of network environments-from the smallest branch office to the largest Internet data center. The expansive product line, backed by world-class global support and services, provides customers the ability to deploy multiple solutions from a single product to secure all elements of a distributed enterprise.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.
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For More Information: (Media and Industry Analysts Only Please)
Nokia Internet Communications:
Americas (California based)
Amy Grenier, Interactive Public Relations for Nokia Internet Communications
Tel. + 1 415 975 3354 or amy@ipri.com
EMEA (UK based)
Claire Backhurst
Tel. +44 7788 145460 or claire.backhurst@nokia.com
APAC (Singapore based)
Bonnie Datta
Tel. +6597389743 or bonnie.datta@nokia.com
Americas (California based)
Amy Grenier, Interactive Public Relations for Nokia Internet Communications
Tel. + 1 415 975 3354 or amy@ipri.com
EMEA (UK based)
Claire Backhurst
Tel. +44 7788 145460 or claire.backhurst@nokia.com
APAC (Singapore based)
Bonnie Datta
Tel. +6597389743 or bonnie.datta@nokia.com
www.nokia.com