The Integration of AppShield and BIG-IP Ensures the Highest Level of Security, Availability and Performance of Mission Critical Web Servers and Applications
Santa Clara, CALIF. — December 16, 2002 - Sanctum, Inc., the established
leader in Web application security software, and F5 Networks, Inc. [NASDAQ: FFIV],
the leading provider of Application Traffic Management products, today announced the
general availability of their integrated solution that combines Sanctum's Web application
firewall AppShield� and F5's Application Traffic Management device BIG-IP. This
product integration delivers the first networking solution that ensures the highest level
of security, availability and performance of mission-critical Web servers and applications.
The two products' tight integration benefits enterprise customers by allowing rapid
deployment with lower implementation cost; providing end-to-end Web application
security with full control of user access and behavior; and resulting in lower
hardware cost through application performance improvement.
Built on patented technology, Sanctum's AppShield monitors application traffic and
enforces authorized behavior 24/7 without the need for signatures or rules.
F5's BIG-IP Application Traffic Management device continuously monitors each server
to ensure availability and performance, routing incoming queries to the most available
server.
With 80 percent of all cyber attacks targeted at the Web application layer, and with
dynamic Web sites growing in size and complexity, Web application security has
become crucial for Internet-based businesses. At the same time, the increased need
for ubiquitous access to Web-based information requires a high level of application
availability and performance. The integrated solution from Sanctum and F5 achieves
high speed application performance without compromising application-level security,
saves considerable IT management costs, and allows faster time-to-market for
overall site deployment.
About AppShield
Based on a positive security model, AppShield is the most advanced application
firewall available in the market, providing a failsafe defense against application-level
breaches. Through its patented Dynamic Policy Recognition Engine (DPRE) technology,
AppShield automatically and intelligently identifies the legitimate requests made
of an e-business site and permits only those actions to take place, enforcing the Web
and business logic of the site.
About F5 Networks
F5 Networks is the leader in Internet Traffic Management (ITM) and delivers application
aware networks through its open Internet Control Architecture. F5 features the
industry's leading set of integrated products and services that manage, control
and optimize Internet traffic and content. Our solutions automatically and
intelligently deliver the best possible Internet performance and availability for service
providers, enterprises and e-businesses. Our products remove bandwidth congestion
and optimize the availability and speed of mission-critical Internet servers and
applications, including web publishing, content delivery, e-commerce, caching,
firewalls and more. Our solutions are widely deployed in large enterprises,
the top service providers, financial institutions, government agencies, healthcare,
and portals throughout the world. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington,
and has offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. F5 Networks
is located on the web at www.f5.com.
About Sanctum, Inc.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Sanctum, Inc. is the
recognized leader for Web application security solutions. Sanctum software solutions provide
automatic enforcement of intended business processes, ensuring the protection
of core information and data. By detecting and defending against
any unauthorized behavior, Sanctum protects customers against malicious cybercriminal
activity-from theft of intellectual property and customer data, to e-commerce fraud
and Web site defacement-even if a site has unknown security holes or flaws.
Sanctum's solutions complete a company's security infrastructure, assure regulatory
compliance and create sustainable ROI. Sanctum's customers include industry leaders
in finance, retailing, healthcare, government and telecommunications. Privately held,
Sanctum is funded by blue-chip venture capital firms and industry leaders including
Sprout Group, Dell, Gemini Israel Funds, Fidelity Ventures, Wachovia Strategic
Ventures Group, Mofet Israel Technology Fund and Walden Israel.
For more information, visit www.SanctumInc.com or contact the Company directly at
(408) 352-2000.
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) 352-2000
[email protected]
Annie Kim or Tara Dugan
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(415) 512-0770
[email protected]
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