Invensys Process Systems Teams With Integralis to Deliver 24/7 Managed Security Services Globally
Invensys Process Systems Teams With Integralis to Deliver 24/7 Managed Security Services Globally
Dec. 12, 2007 04:50 PM
FOXBORO, MA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/12/07 -- Invensys Process Systems, a leading provider of
process control network security, announced today that it will offer 24/7
global network security monitoring and management through a partnership
with Integralis, a leading global provider of managed security services.
This unique collaboration between a major process control vendor and a
major IT services provider demonstrates the growing importance of combining
process engineering and IT expertise in warding off cyber threats to
refineries, public utilities, pharmaceutical plants and other process
industries.
"The process industries have a growing need to protect their production
assets from cyber threats, but doing so requires a blend of production
management and IT Security skills that few companies can afford to maintain
on site. In partnering with one of the world's largest managed security
service providers, Invensys is demonstrating a high level commitment to
providing comprehensive cyber security protection to its customers," said
Bob Mick, vice president of emerging technologies at the ARC Advisory
group.
The Invensys portfolio of cyber security services includes customized
assessments, architecture design, implementation and management. Examples
of customized services include site and vulnerability assessments, policy
requirement drafting, security architecture and policy development,
modernization of existing technology and continuous management, review,
testing and optimization.
Integralis extends the Invensys portfolio by providing managed security
services through a global network of fully redundant Security Operations
Centers (SOCs). Integralis provides managed security services around best
of breed perimeter security, content security, threat & vulnerability
management and secure authentication devices. After Invensys consultants
design and implement a program, the customer can leverage Integralis'
network of global centers, staffed 24/7 by security experts with all the
tools and information to provide ongoing management and apprise them of
threats.
"Such close collaboration with the consulting and planning services of
Invensys makes 24/7 security management very affordable and highly
effective. The Invensys emphasis on threat prevention keeps the actual
amount of threat detection and management to a minimum, but if suspicious
activity does get through, we have cyber security specialists on the case
24 hours a day, and advanced tools and processes," said Robin Mayo,
Integralis President, Americas.
Husky Energy of Saskatchewan, Canada is among the first companies to avail
itself of the combined security service. Invensys will provide Husky with
assessment, design, implementation and real-time management of Husky's
plant and production networks, and Integralis will provide full remote
management of security devices, all required changes and updates, and
24/7/365 monitoring to aid in prevention, detection and removal of cyber
threats.
For more information about the Invensys global cyber security programs
contact Doug Clifton at Invensys Process Systems, 214-206-8413 or send
email to doug.clifton@ips.invensys.com.
About Integralis
Integralis is a leading global security solutions provider. A publicly
traded company (listed in the Prime Standard of the German stock exchange,
ticker symbol AAGN, ISIN DE0005155030) with a total of 17 branches and
about 450 employees across Europe, the United States and the Middle East,
Integralis' full range of security solutions encompasses strategic IT
security consulting, audits, risk management, the definition of security
policies, implementation and configuration of high-quality third-party
products as well as comprehensive support right up to 24/7 managed security
service.
The Company's satisfied customers include small and mid-size companies,
multinationals as well as large public-sector bodies. Further information
on Integralis is available on the Internet at www.us.integralis.com.
About Invensys
Invensys Process Systems (www.ips.invensys.com) is the world leader in
industrial asset performance management, a strategy designed to help
today's industrial enterprises to effectively balance the availability and
utilization of their production assets to match changing business
requirements. Invensys Process Systems encompasses industry-leading brands
such as InFusion, Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, and Avantis and
provides advanced products, services, and solutions to industrial
facilities around the world. These include many of the world's largest
upstream operations, refineries, chemical plants, gas plants, LNG plants,
power plants, mineral processing plants, and pulp and paper mills.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in London and is
listed on the London Stock Exchange, with approximately 30,000 employees
working in 60 countries.
Invensys, Foxboro, I/A Series, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and
Avantis are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates.
All other brands and product names may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
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