NetCom Systems, Inc. Recognized by Cisco as a Managed Security Service Provider Advanced Technology Provider Edison, NJ ( May 16th, 2005 )
NetCom Systems, Inc. announced today it has achieved the Managed Security Service Provider Advanced Technology Provider (ATP) status from Cisco Systems®. This ATP designation recognizes NetCom Systems' SecurView Managed Security Services for its commitment to delivering managed security services based on Cisco technology and having invested in training to obtain expertise in selling, designing, installing, managing, and supporting a comprehensive Cisco network security solution.
The Managed Security Service Provider ATP indicates that NetCom Systems has a commitment to investing in gaining the knowledge and expertise to successfully provide remote security solutions based on leading Cisco security products," said Edison Peres, vice president, advanced and core technologies, Worldwide Channels at Cisco Systems. "These remote security solutions are intended to provide higher availability and better protection of customer IT infrastructure.
Resource Requirements
The Managed Security Service Provider ATP required NetCom Systems to achieve a combination of Cisco Qualified Specialist as well as a variety of industry certifications including CISSP, SSCP, SCNA, SCNP and GIAC. In addition, NetCom was required to fulfill the following job roles with qualified individuals who have met specific testing requirements: an account manager or engagement manager, one project manager, one system engineer, four SOC analysts and four SOC engineers.
Customer Satisfaction Requirement
Beyond the personnel requirements, NetCom Systems has agreed to meet the requirements regarding documenting customer satisfaction. This includes undertaking a random customer survey to obtain a customer satisfaction rating. In order to maintain its ATP status, NetCom Systems must obtain a 4.0 average rating out of a possible 5.0 for every five surveys completed.
Lab Requirement
The Managed Security Service Provider ATP also requires NetCom Systems to have or have access to a Cisco certified lab that contains the designated Cisco security products. In addition, the lab must be suitable for the following purposes: Proof-of-concept demonstrations, internal training, and network emulation.
About NetCom Systems, Inc. & SecurView Managed Security Services
The SecurView division of NetCom Systems, Inc. provides security consulting and managed security services to protect clients' critical information assets against unauthorized access, theft, malicious attack, and other security-related threats. Based in Edison, New Jersey, SecurView collectively combines highly-skilled security expertise, industry-best practices, and leading security information management (SIM) technologies to augment and empower organizations' internal IT resources. SecurView Managed Security Services offer a cost-effective 24x7 managed security monitoring solution to detect and respond to security threats and maintain a secure network environment.
Contact Sanjay Saikia,
Vice President of Operations,
NetCom Systems
(732) 393 - 6130 sanjay.saikia@netcom-sys.com
