Secure Computing's Secure Firewall Protects Frontier Airlines' Growing Network
SAN JOSE, CA, May 14 (MARKET WIRE) --
Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leading enterprise gateway
security company, today announced that Frontier Airlines has switched from a
competing firewall to the Secure Firewall (formerly known as Sidewinder(R)). The
Denver-based airline selected Secure Firewall because it needed a true
enterprise-class solution that would improve security and manageability while
keeping pace with the company's rapid growth.
As a major step towards firewall and virtual private network (VPN)
infrastructure consolidation, Frontier selected the Secure Firewall for
itsproven functionality and industry-leading track record. Founded in 1994,
Frontier has grown from a startup carrier with two aircraft and 180 employees
to become the second largest airline operating out of Denver International
Airport with 60 aircraft and close to 6,000 employees. As the company added
remote sites, IT managers became concerned that network vulnerabilities were not
being adequately addressed. In addition, as part of an IT infrastructure
overhaul, the company planned to relocate business-critical servers off-site,
complicating network security issues.
"A growing network means more complexity in network security management,"
explained
Steve Greenberg, IT security manager at Frontier. "We had plenty of requirements
for choosing a firewall, but at the top of the list was an excellent
management program that would facilitate easy and efficient administration, have
a
single interface for all security functions, and provide tools for creating
and enforcing policy."
Secure Computing's Secure Firewall exceeded Frontier Airlines' requirement
for
simplified security management in several ways. First, with its unified threat
management (UTM) approach, the appliance incorporates best-of-breed intrusion
prevention and detection, anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, URL filtering and
encrypted application scanning. Second, the firewall's ability to inspect
traffic
at the application layer (layer 7) makes it particularly effective in
blocking attacks that come in through applications like SQL. Third, the
appliance's streamlined user interface speeds and simplifies common security
management tasks. For example, creating a rule for comprehensive protection can
be
accomplished in half the number of screens as virtually all competing
solutions.
Secure Firewall also provided greater security than Frontier's previous
solution.
"Airline operations are increasingly tied into core IT systems and networks.
Firewalls are a critical piece of ensuring the safety and continuity of these
systems. Secure Firewall is the only firewall that has never had a CERT
advisory or an emergency security patch in its history," noted Ken Rutsky, vice
president of product marketing for Secure Computing. "This unparalleled
application
level protection is why Secure Firewall is the choice for 'security first'
buys like Frontier Airlines."
Secure Computing's Secure Firewall is also setting a new standard for
proactive threat detection by integrating the industry's first and leading
reputation system -- TrustedSource(TM) technology -- into every firewall. As a
result, the Frontier Airlines' network benefits from real-time behavior
monitoring
of dynamic URLs, domains, IPs, message content and images. The resulting
reputation scores enable proactive blocking of spam, spyware, viruses and
malware at the gateway -- well before they ever gain access to the network.
Finally, Secure Firewall enables Frontier to grow its operations and IT
network without constantly re-working its security infrastructure. "It has
been a great experience using Secure Firewall," said Greenberg. "The
solution's strength and scalability lets us build up our system without having
to
purchase new, compatible appliances every time we upgrade. Secure Firewall grows
as we do, and we are confident in the protection it provides."
About Frontier Airlines
Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Frontier Airlines averages 350 daily
arrivals and departures to 70 destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico,
and Costa Rica. The airline features an all-new fleet of Airbus 318s and 319s
equipped with LiveTV and pay-per-view movies in every seat back. More
information about the carrier can be found online at
www.FrontierAirlines.com.
About Secure Computing Corporation
Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ: SCUR), a leading provider of
enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions
thathelp customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over
half
the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of our more than 22,000 global
customers, supported by a worldwide network of more than 2,000 partners. The
company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and has offices worldwide. For
more
information, see http://www.securecomputing.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the
delivery of Secure Firewall to Frontier Airlines and the expected benefits of
such
relationship, and such statements involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are
delays in
product development, undetected software errors or bugs, competitive
pressures, technical difficulties, changes in customer requirements, general
economic conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in Secure
Computing's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the
Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Ally Zwahlen
Secure Computing Corporation
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