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November 12, 2004 - Trumbull, CT
Perimeter Internetworking™, a leading provider of
managed network and security services for community financial institutions, announced Beacon
Software as their newest partner . A privately held company based in Atlanta , Beacon Software,
Inc. is a leading developer of Internet banking technology for the financial services industry.
Through their flagship product, the Compass Internet Banking Platform™, Beacon delivers an
enterprise-wide software solution that enables financial institutions to create a Web banking
presence, optimize operational efficiencies, and better manage customer relationships.
"We continuously look to partner with organizations that provide high-value solutions to
community financial institutions," says Brad Miller, CEO of Perimeter. "Our partnership with
Beacon Software will enable us to offer their clients a dynamic, yet affordable Host Intrusion
Detection solution that is specifically customized for Beacon's Compass Internet Banking
platform to monitor critical system files for signs of malicious or abnormal activity. We look
forward to working together with Beacon to help their clients provide a secure Internet Banking
platform through our customized Host Intrusion Detection Service," say Brad Miller, CEO of
Perimeter.
Perimeter uses the ThreatSmart® Intrusion Defense System. ThreatSmart is the intelligent
combination of intrusion detection, vulnerability analysis, forensic investigation, and security
information management. The ThreatSmart system has a unique multi-tiered architecture and
intelligence engine that makes possible unprecedented scalability, enabling the delivery of
effective, affordable intrusion defense to the masses. In order to detect Internet intrusion
attempts, ThreatSmart integrates both signature-based intrusion detection technologies with
analysis-based intrusion detection, creating Multi-Method Attack Detection.
"Perimeter's managed security solutions, and especially Host IDS, will complement our Compass
Internet Banking Platform," said Charles Potts, president and co-founder of Beacon Software,
Inc. "Our Compass Internet Banking Platform is an integrated, enterprise-wide software suite
specially designed for community financial institutions, which enables them to develop a
business-critical Internet banking presence using a single platform," adds Potts.
About Beacon Software,
Inc.™
A privately held company based in Atlanta, Beacon
Software, Inc. is a leading developer of Internet
banking technology for the financial services
industry. Through its flagship product, the Compass
Internet Banking Platform™, Beacon delivers an
enterprise-wide software solution that enables
financial institutions to create a Web banking
presence, optimize operational efficiencies, and
better manage customer relationships. The first
of its kind as an in-house, integrated and fully
scalable platform, Beacon Software's Compass offers
community banks and credit unions more features,
flexibility, security and control than any other
online banking application in its class. Learn
more about Beacon Software and the Compass Internet
Banking Platform by calling 678-797-1551 or online
at http://www.beaconsoft.net/.
Media Contact:
Media Relations Director
Beacon Software, Inc.
1800 Parkway Place; Suite 930
Marietta, GA 30067
Phone (678) 797-1551
About Perimeter Internetworking™
Perimeter Internetworking™, winner of both the 2004 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 & The
Connecticut Technology Fast 50, provides managed network defense solutions for community
financial institutions. Perimeter's turnkey service offering includes managed Firewall, Intrusion
Defense, Virus Protection, as well as, many user based reporting and filtering services.
Perimeter's centralized architecture offers real-time security protection with best-in-class
technology and staff, complete redundancy and continuous upgrades. Perimeter also provides
complementary network services including Wide Area Network connectivity and management,
ATM integration with management, VPN, email, calendaring, disaster recovery and IP
Telephony. Headquartered in Trumbull, CT, with 11 branch office throughout the US;
Perimeter's comprehensive infrastructure solutions are engineered specifically for financial
institutions, validated by TruSecure, and guaranteed for current and future regulatory
compliance. For more information visit Perimeter at www.perimeterco.com
Contact:
Kathleen Roberge
Vice President Business Development
Perimeter Internetworking
800.234.2175 x4404
kroberge@perimeterco.com
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