Irvine, CA - March 12, 2002. -- EnterceptTM Security Technologies, the proven leader in intrusion prevention software has selected Ascolta, a leading provider of technical security training, as one of its preferred vendors-of-choice for intrusion prevention training. As part of its Cisco product line, Ascolta offers a 2-day lab-intensive class to educate systems engineers and security administrators on how to install, configure, tune and manage Entercept protected servers. Entercept's award-winning products provide essential, proactive protection for enterprise servers by identifying attacks and instantly taking action to stop hacker attacks before they cause damage.
Entercept identified the need to provide training to those outside of Cisco's channel and selected Ascolta to deliver the curriculum. "We chose to work with Ascolta based on their proven experience with security education services, tight alignment with Cisco's security curriculum, and their flexibility in delivering quality training in a classroom or onsite environment" said May Mitchell, Director of Partner Marketing from Entercept.
Ascolta is currently one of Cisco's top providers of their security certification program. "Entercept was impressed with the quality and depth of our instructor pool and our clear focus on IT security training," said Rick Bagby, Vice President of Sales.
Entercept Security Technologies is the proven leader in intrusion prevention software. Based on patented technology, Entercept safeguards the entire server by preventing known and unknown malicious attacks. Unlike other security solutions, Entercept uses a combination of behavioral rules and signatures to proactively prevent attacks rather than merely detecting and reporting them after they occur. Strategic partners include Cisco, Check Point, Foundstone and other leading companies. Entercept has received numerous awards and industry recognition, including Network Magazine's 2001 Product of the Year, Fortune Small Business Magazine's '65 Big Ideas List', SC Magazine's 'Best Pick of the Year 2000 and 2001', InfoWorld magazine's 'Business Impact of the Year Award', and InfoWorld magazine's Readers Choice 'Security Product of the Year'. Entercept Security Technologies (www.entercept.com) is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and can be reached by calling 408-576-5900, or toll-free at 1-800-599-3200. Entercept's European offices can be reached by calling 44-208-387-5500.
Ascolta is a leading provider of technical education and services focused on delivering quality IT education when, where and how customers want to learn. As a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner, Ascolta offers instructor-led, e-learning, and custom learning solutions. Ascolta has been recognized by Cisco as the Training Partner of the Year for two consecutive years and Brandon-Hall for its accomplishments in the e-learning arena. Ascolta's partnerships and affiliations include Centra Software, Irvine Valley College, and Telcordia. Headquartered in Irvine, Ascolta has several other locations throughout California as well as in Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, and Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call (800) 297-4294.
