TrustNet Expands Cloud-based Security-as-a-Service Platform

Online, August 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - iTrust on-demand security management platform continues to transform IT security and compliance.

TrustNet, a leading provider of on-demand Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) IT security and compliance management solutions, today announced the expansion of the iTrust security management platform.

The iTrust security-as-a-service platform now includes broader functionality covering six key security and compliance needs. Each service is available separately and others may be added to the iTrust on-demand. The security management platform includes:

* TrustShield - intrusion detection system (IDS)
* iScan - internal vulnerability management
* xScan - external vulnerability management
* AirTrust - wireless intrusion detection
* TrustAgent - log management and file integrity monitoring
* WebTrust - web application scanning

The iTrust is a cloud and appliance based security and compliance management platform that enables IT managers to quickly and easily identify security issues and meet compliance requirements. The platform features a web based front end, dynamic analysis and reporting capability, support for physical and virtual infrastructure, and a highly scalable backend that leverages deployed appliances and cloud based services. The iTrust platform is designed to facilitate compliance with industry and government standards including PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.

"The expanded functionality of the iTrust security management platform enables us to provide deeper and broader security and compliance capabilities", said Trevor Horwitz, CEO for TrustNet. "Unlike enterprise software, the iTrust SaaS solution enables users to add these additional layers of security on-demand. The iTrust is winning the hearts and minds of IT security professionals with its' broad functionality, ease of use, rapid deployment, and low total cost of ownership."

Key features of the iTrust security management platform include:

* Continuous 24/7 security and compliance
* Knowledgeable security expertise available on-demand
* Lightning fast provisioning
* Outsourcing or co-sourcing of security administration
* Time and money savings; enabling resources to focus on core competencies
* Compliance with key requirements for PCI, HIPAA/HITECH, GLBA, SOX, SOC/SSAE16

The iTrust security management platform is delivered as a service and priced as a monthly subscription. iTrust integrates security and compliance functionality for identification, assessment, alerts, collaboration, remediation, and reporting. iTrust delivers world-class security with the affordability, flexibility, and ease of use that is essential for combatting cyber threats.