FireMon and Securosis to Host "Network Security Metrics - Which Matter, Which Can You Measure?" Webcast

OVERLAND PARK, KS--(Marketwired - Feb 10, 2014) - As organizations determine how best to invest in network security, there is strong debate surrounding meaningful metrics. Understanding and implementation of actionable metrics, coupled with the ability to communicate those metrics to key audiences in the organization, can help improve both efficiency and effectiveness.

To help large enterprises and government agencies determine how best to use network security metrics, FireMon, the leading provider of risk and policy management solutions, and Securosis, a leading information security research and advisory firm, are delivering a webcast titled "Network Security Metrics - Which Matter, Which Can You Measure?" The session will take place on Tuesday, February 11 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

During the webcast, Mike Rothman, Analyst and President at Securosis, will join Jody Brazil, President and CTO of FireMon, in a discussion that will provide insight into, and best practices for, improving network security posture through security metrics.

Key themes covered in this session include:

• An effective metrics program defines the right metrics to the right audience
• Executives care most about what impacts them -- security incidents
• Operational metrics should focus on reducing attack surface risk and improving efficiency
• A metrics program requires prioritization, commitment and automation

To register or to learn more about this webcast please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/769463402.

About FireMon
FireMon is the industry leader in providing enterprises, government and managed services providers with proactive risk and security management solutions that deliver deeper visibility and tighter control over their network security infrastructure. The integrated FireMon solution suite -- Security Manager, Policy Planner and Risk Analyzer -- enables customers to identify network risk, proactively prevent access to vulnerable assets, clean up firewall policies, automate compliance, strengthen security throughout the organization, and reduce the cost of security operations. For more information, visit http://www.firemon.com.

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