HBO Selects Visionael Vulnerability Management to Prevent Network Threats and Report on Security Compliance

Visionael answered the call for easy-to-manage, yet deep security solution to work with complex HBO computing environment and meet corporate reporting requirements

PALO ALTO, Calif. - December 13, 2004 - Visionael Corp., a leading provider of security and network management solutions, today announced that HBO has chosen the Visionael Enterprise Security Protector™ (ESP), to provide vulnerability management for its vast corporate network.

In addition to broad and robust out-of-the-box functionality, HBO chose Visionael ESP for its ability to interoperate with a range of networking technology, as well as fast customization capabilities for HBO's unique network requirements. Thus, HBO has wide flexibility to secure legacy technology as well new technology purchases in the future. Where adjustments are required, Visionael is quick to respond — the company customized the ESP solution to run on HBO's unique operating system environment within seven days.

"Visionael provides the type of security required to protect our network from external and internal threats, and to respond to new threats faster than previously possible," said Andrew Conte, director of information security, at HBO." Built-in reporting capabilities also enable us to provide real-time reports on compliance issues without adding significant workload to our IT staff."

"The fact that a marquise company like HBO is implementing Visionael ESP to meet both security and reporting requirements is hard evidence that vulnerability management is becoming a required security technology for corporate networks," said Craig Nichols, president and chief executive officer for Visionael. "Visionael's roots in networking technology give us a deeper insight and holistic approach in providing network security, enabling us to provide the fastest and most complete vulnerability management solution on the market today."

Enterprises that implement a vulnerability management process will experience 90 percent fewer successful attacks, according to industry analysts. Organizations use Visionael ESP as a business and technical tool to understand their current risk exposure and bolster their security posture. Device discovery, vulnerability assessment, report generation, vulnerability remediation, vulnerability validation and ticket resolution processes all play a critical role in managing vulnerabilities and protecting assets. Visionael ESP proactively fixes security vulnerabilities with the highest business impact – high risk vulnerabilities on critical business systems – and manages, mitigates and automates the entire vulnerability management process thus eliminating exposures before damage is caused.

Visionael ESP is currently available through Visionael's network of authorized resellers and VARs or by calling Visionael directly at (650) 470-8920. Potential customers interested in downloading and evaluating Visionael ESP may visit www.visionael.com to experience the value of next-generation vulnerability management.

About Visionael
Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Visionael enables IT professionals to more effectively manage and secure their networks. Visionael solutions empower large enterprises, government agencies, outsourcers and service providers to discover, document, design, provision and secure mission-critical networks. Visionael has an extensive worldwide customer base, including Sprint, HBO, Verizon, Siemens, EDS, Time Inc, IBM Global Services, Kaiser Permanente, Fidelity Investments, and The Pentagon. Visionael is backed by Vantage Point Venture Partners, Charter Ventures, Fidelity Investments, GE Equity, Cloquet Capital Partners, and Caisse depot. For more information about Visionael, please visit www.visionael.com or call (650) 470-8920.

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