Boston, MA 06/02/2014 (wallstreetpr) – FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE), is a frontrunner in preventing new-age cyber attacks. On, May 29, they announced that from the June 12, 2014, they will provide IPS (intrusion prevention system) along with FireEye’s Network Threat Prevention Platform.
New service- New features
The new service will give the customer a reality check about the advanced multi-vector threats and the incapability conventional IPS to deal with them. Presently this service can be availed on the NX series FireEye Network Threat Prevention Platform and that too as an add-on license. This new combination uses virtual-machine technology built purposely to protect systems from/against known and unknown attacks/threats.
Expert Opinion
Senior principal analyst of the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik believes that the advanced security systems need to be safe, secure, easy to handle. And with that they should suit the pocket also. The combination of FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE)’s virtual-machine technology and IPS is an ideal example in this respect.
Unique combination
Conventional IPS tools are very outdated to find advanced threats. Generally security teams purchase IPS to satisfy the compliance obligations. FireEye’s Multi-vector Virtual Execution™ (MVX) engine has proven its worth in detecting advanced threat and is also added to the FireEye Network Threat Prevention Platform which also possesses IPS. This combination is very beneficial as it helps detect the threats, and it also allows security teams to complete compliance mandates.
NATO approval for FireEye AX Series
The inclusion of the AX Series of FireEye’s Forensic Analysis Threat Prevention Platform™ was approved by NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). This will be a part of the IAPC (Information Assurance Product Catalogue). Along with meeting the directives given by INFOSEC, the FireEye AX Series will now provide advanced threat evaluation to NATO nations and their civil and military bodies.
Company’s Reaction
Paul Davies, VP (Europe), FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE) told that the company felt honored with this certification by NATO. He also conveyed that the company is looking forward to working with member countries of NATO in order to safeguard peace and freedom.
NATO’s View
Director of the NATO Information Assurance, John Tatman explained that a protection of valuable information with respect to NATO, its members, its organizations, etc. is very essential. Cyber intrusion is the biggest threat to their safety. Therefore, cyber security providers like FireEye play a crucial role in this regard.
Specialty of New Design
The newFireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEYE) AX Series is designed in such a way that it is helpful for security analysts to safely detect and execute infected files or suspicious. Forensic details of the new techniques used by latest malware to break into a network can be generated through FireEye’s Multi-vector Virtual Execution™ engine.
