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Press ReleaseFrost & Sullivan's Stratecast Study Shows On Demand IT Security Offers Better Value and More Effective SecurityStratecast recommends Alert Logic and SaaS delivery model to break cycle of increasing security expenditures HOUSTON - October 30, 2006 - The need for constant vigilance against IT security threats demands a combination of security technology and staff expertise. Unfortunately for many companies, the costs associated with deploying, managing and staffing sufficient levels of IT security are prohibitive. A new wave of security solutions leveraging a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform offer a more cost-effective approach for mid-sized businesses, with Alert Logic's Network Protection On Demand platform one of the best available, according to a white paper released today by Stratecast, a division of Frost & Sullivan. The white paper, On-Demand Delivery Model Takes on Network Security, available for download at www.alertlogic.com, details the current dilemma facing mid-size companies and larger enterprises in regard to IT security. While most business networks are prime targets for hackers and criminal organizations, many do not have adequate IT resources for proper business-level security. Most mid-sized businesses rely solely on hardware or software for all of their IT security, discounting the need for human surveillance and falsely believing that they are secure. The white paper details how IT security needs to be a continuous process that includes IT as well as human surveillance and that its success should be measured -- like any other business operation - in terms of both effectiveness and efficiency. With threat detection and containment solutions, the security platform needs to be deployed and updated quickly and automatically and involve minimal maintenance. They should include constant human surveillance of the entire network and offer both local and global views of the threats facing businesses. They should contain technology that trigger defensive actions if a threat is detected. Most important, these capabilities must come at a cost that can be borne by a business on a consistent basis. IT security based on a SaaS model fits the above requirements. The white paper details how Alert Logic's Network Protection On Demand solution fits the IT security needs facing mid-sized businesses today in a cost-effective manner. Used by more than 120 companies across the United States, and one of the first and only SaaS IT security solutions available, Alert Logic's on-demand solution features rapid deployment, zero maintenance, and no software or hardware costs. This allows Alert Logic to offer an internal network security solution at a fraction of the cost of other vendors, with only minimal effort necessary from customers. "Alert Logic provides improved threat defense and IT compliance at a lower cost than traditional approaches, such as wholesale security outsourcing through MSSPs or purchasing and managing security appliances and/or software in-house through a do-it-yourself approach," said Michael Suby, program director of business market strategies with Stratecast. "It has taken us four years to perfect our unique delivery model, and we believe that it is the future of IT security solutions," said Chris Smith, vice president of marketing for Alert Logic. "This white paper clearly defines the benefits of SaaS for IT security and Alert Logic's lead role in the market right now." About Alert LogicAlert Logic's on-demand network security solutions deliver intrusion defense and improved compliance at a fraction of the cost of traditional products. Unlike appliance or software products, its Software-as-a-Service platform delivers solutions on-demand - featuring rapid deployment, zero maintenance, and no hardware or software costs. As a result, Alert Logic customers can defend against intrusions and worms, continuously discover and correct network vulnerabilities, and help ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, more information about Alert Logic's Network Protection On Demand is available at http://www.alertlogic.com. Contact:
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