Release date: 2/24/2010
Company Reinforces Commitment to Quality and Performance
Reston, VA – Fortress Technologies, the leader in secure tactical wireless communications, today announced that its latest system software successfully completed an independent commercial vulnerability assessment conducted by Symantec. This assessment is part of Fortress’ overall commitment to quality and performance, going above and beyond the certification and accreditation requirements of the federal government and Department of Defense (DoD). "Fortress understands the intense environments in which many of our customers work, and we recognize the importance of protecting their deployed wireless infrastructures," said Jeff Bradbury, VP of Marketing, Fortress. "This independent commercial validation serves as an additional level of protection for our DoD and civilian government customers. As a company, we will continue to ensure that our wireless solutions provide the highest levels of security and protection of any available product on the market." Symantec tested Fortress’ system software, which is used to oversee the performance and control of its line of outdoor deployable, man-wearable, and vehicle-based wireless networking solutions. The test included sustained penetration attacks on the Fortress ES520 Secure Wireless Bridge, an all-in-one network access device with built-in security. Independent security professionals attempted to hack into the system using the same methods that malicious attackers employ in an operational, deployed environment. At the time of the assessment, Symantec found the overall architecture of the system software to be designed and implemented with security best practices in mind. "Fortress has a mature and robust product portfolio with thousands of deployed nodes across the globe," said Janet Kumpu, President, Fortress. "We must ensure our solutions are prepared and hardened against malicious attacks. Symantec’s active penetration testing adds significant value beyond DoD and government standards, and is one more example of our commitment to delivering the most secure solutions to the warfighter." For a look at excerpts from the report, or to request the full report, please visit www.fortresstech.com/Products/Certifications/Symantec.aspx
"Fortress understands the intense environments in which many of our customers work, and we recognize the importance of protecting their deployed wireless infrastructures," said Jeff Bradbury, VP of Marketing, Fortress. "This independent commercial validation serves as an additional level of protection for our DoD and civilian government customers. As a company, we will continue to ensure that our wireless solutions provide the highest levels of security and protection of any available product on the market."
Symantec tested Fortress’ system software, which is used to oversee the performance and control of its line of outdoor deployable, man-wearable, and vehicle-based wireless networking solutions. The test included sustained penetration attacks on the Fortress ES520 Secure Wireless Bridge, an all-in-one network access device with built-in security. Independent security professionals attempted to hack into the system using the same methods that malicious attackers employ in an operational, deployed environment. At the time of the assessment, Symantec found the overall architecture of the system software to be designed and implemented with security best practices in mind.
"Fortress has a mature and robust product portfolio with thousands of deployed nodes across the globe," said Janet Kumpu, President, Fortress. "We must ensure our solutions are prepared and hardened against malicious attacks. Symantec’s active penetration testing adds significant value beyond DoD and government standards, and is one more example of our commitment to delivering the most secure solutions to the warfighter."
For a look at excerpts from the report, or to request the full report, please visit www.fortresstech.com/Products/Certifications/Symantec.aspx
About Fortress Technologies Fortress Technologies develops secure wireless networking products for government markets. With a solid history of delivering reliable, policy-compliant solutions that are rugged, proven, and easily deployed, Fortress has established itself as the clear leader in secure wireless networking. Across the public sector, both military and civilian customers rely on Fortress to securely deliver mission related information that supports critical decision making, situational awareness, and force protection. Currently deployed in some of the world’s most demanding environments, Fortress products support vital operations including deployable communications, outdoor network extensions, and vehicle based networks. For more information, visit www.fortresstech.com or call 1-888-477-4822.