AppShield Tops the Web Site Application Security Systems Category Based On Its Superior Ability to Protect against Application-Level Breaches
San Francisco, CALIF. — May 6, 2003 -
Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in Web application security solutions, today
announced that AppShield� 4.0 has been named a winner by CMP Media LLC's Network
Computing for a 2003 Well-Connected Award in the category of Web Site Application
Security Systems. AppShield was chosen over Kavado's InterDo 2.5 and Teros' Teros-100
APS 1.7.1, because of AppShield's superior ability to block application-level attacks
out of the box and its adaptability in Web environments.
AppShield, available as both standalone software and as an appliance, provides enterprise
users with a failsafe defense against all application-level breaches, including cross site
scripting, SQL injection and parameter tampering. OPSEC-certified AppShield allows
for easy application deployment in a secure environment by intelligently identifying the
legitimate requests made of an e-business site and permitting only those actions to
take place, enforcing the Web and business logic of the site. Through a secure proxy
architecture and centralized Java-based management console, AppShield creates policy
across an entire site and maintains application behavior 24/7 without the need for
signatures or rules.
"Winning the prestigious Well-Connected Award is further recognition of Sanctum's
technical leadership from a well-respected industry source," said Diane Fraiman, vice
president of marketing and business development at Sanctum, Inc. "With AppShield, the
first Web application firewall, Sanctum has set the standard for Web application security
with continued innovation and technical superiority. Sanctum's leadership position
allows for the unique opportunity to see the future of application security and advance
the industry accordingly."
"The Well-Connected Awards are the only industry awards given by technologists based
on real-world product testing and evaluation. We view all products, technologies
and services from the same perspective as our readers-our peers-do," said Fritz
Nelson, VP and Publisher of Network Computing. "This is an important distinction
from any other award program-the products selected in the Well Connected Awards
are unique because they have been tested over an enterprise by our editors themselves.
They are truly innovative solutions that work."
The winners of the Network Computing Well-Connected Awards were announced at a ceremony
on Monday, April 28, 2003 held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. All winners
and finalists are highlighted in the May 1st issue of Network Computing, Network
Computing Online at http://www.networkcomputing.com and
also on http://www.nwcwellconnected.com.
About Network Computing
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published by CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, is dedicated to providing critical analysis of
technologies, vendors and products to 220,000 IT Managers and Staff who are accountable
for strategic technology purchase decisions. In addition to the bi-weekly magazine,
Network Computing provides a complete media platform including www.networkcomputing.com,
Network Computing Research and Network Computing Events. In 2002,
www.NetworkComputing.com was named American Society of Business Publications Editors (ASBPE)
Best 'Original Web Database' category for the Interactive Buyer's Guide and
ranked Rob Preston 11th on Adweek's Technology Marketing Influencers Report
"Hottest Tech Media editors" list.
About CMP Media
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leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services
to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology
worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned
to offer marketers' comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored
to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include
newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services,
education and training, trade shows and conferences and custom publishing.
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]
Tara Dugan or Smita Topolski
(415) 512-0770
[email protected]
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