ATSG News
ATSG Announces 24x7 Managed Network Security Services
Date: October 1, 2002
Local firm selects SecurePipe to provide affordable, outsourced network security solutions to mid-market
OWINGS MILLS, MD, – Advanced Technologies Support Group, Inc. (ATSG), a leading technology management and integration firm, has taken the next step in building their IT-focused, network support and hosting practices and today announced the immediate availability of 24x7, managed network security services. ATSG and SecurePipe, Inc., the leader in delivering managed security services to small- to medium-sized businesses, are teaming-up to offer comprehensive yet affordable managed Internet security solutions to businesses in the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan areas.
SecurePipe’s managed security solutions will allow ATSG to offer its customers a single source for all their network management needs, including firewall, intrusion detection, virtual private network (VPN), anti-virus, secure email relay solutions, and vulnerability assessments.
“Information security, remote vulnerability testing, and outsourced 24/7 monitoring are now critical topics for mid-market businesses considering their risk management options in light of the growing sophistication and frequency of cyber attacks” said ATSG CEO John Heinz. “We’re delighted to bring Mid-Atlantic businesses access to expertly managed and monitored Internet security services that are substantially more powerful and state-of-the-art than all but the largest businesses could afford to accomplish on their own, and at a much lower cost than other current solutions.”
“Few companies have been spared from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats ranging from Nimda to Code-Red, and they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Threats to Internet and email security are multiplying at such a rate that expert, round-the-clock monitoring and scheduled testings are now a requirement,” adds Art Roldan, SecurePipe CEO. “SecurePipe realizes that smaller businesses today cannot afford the productivity downtime, loss of information assets and recovery expenses related to an information security breach. Our services were created specifically to provide the right blend of comprehensive monitoring with affordable options to allow mid-market customers the same superior 24x7 monitoring as their Fortune 1000 peers.”
Current data suggests that over 90 percent of small businesses have vulnerabilities stemming from firewall security configuration problems or missing updates. The typical IT manager in a mid-sized business is a general practitioner, and often lacks the experience and the time necessary to master the nuances of specialized Internet security management. “Worse still than those firms with mismanaged firewalls are businesses that have no firewall, which is basically an open door to unwanted visitors from around the globe,” said SecurePipe founder Lawrence Levine. “The misguided notion of Security Through Obscurity and Set-It-And-Forget-It approaches are slowly being replaced by the painful realization that Internet security is a specialized field that requires expert 24 x 7 management to be done right.”
About SecurePipe
Founded in 1996, SecurePipe is the leader in delivering managed security solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses worldwide, and is dedicated to making managed security affordable for these organizations. The only security provider endorsed by America’s Community Bankers, SecurePipe is a proven, trusted security partner that today supports customers from a variety of industries including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and technology. SecurePipe combines superior technology and services to deliver a tailored, comprehensive 24x7 managed security system – minimizing common security threats, meeting industry standards and giving customers, partners and employees peace of mind. SecurePipe can be reached by calling toll-free 877-248-1632 or by visiting www.securepipe.com.
Contact: Kari Hotchkiss, SecurePipe: 877-248-1632
About ATSG
Advanced Technologies Support Group is a full service IT solutions integrator headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland. Founded in 1996, ATSG’s core business centers include Technology Management, Application Development, Network Services and Application Hosting. These services help companies complete technology projects and stay ahead of the technology curve. ATSG also offers 1099Pro, the leading payment reporting 1099 system. For more information, visit www.atsgi.com.