Agilent Technologies Unveils Network-Security Suite with HP SFCommand and SQL Server 7.0 Database Scanner

Strategic Insights -

Agilent Technologies, formed from the realignment of Hewlett-Packard Company, has announced the addition of two new products to its network-security portfolio: HP SFCommand, a security application integrator, and the SQL Server 7.0 database scanner. These products complement Agilent's previously released SFProtect and are designed to help network operators identify and fix security vulnerabilities across their networks. The SQL Server 7.0 database scanner is expected to be available in October, starting at $995, while HP SFCommand is set to be available in December, starting at $4,995.

Key Takeaways:

  • Agilent Technologies has introduced HP SFCommand, a network security application integrator, and the SQL Server 7.0 database scanner, which complements the company's previously released SFProtect.
  • HP SFCommand will help network operators integrate all security applications across every server in their networks, anywhere in the world, and is expected to be available in December, starting at $4,995.
  • The SQL Server 7.0 database scanner will enable network managers to find security holes in SQL Server 7.0 databases and fix them with a click of a button, and is expected to be available in October, starting at $995.
  • Agilent's new security team focuses on developing and delivering products that include system-security scanning, security testing, incident investigation, host-based and network-based intrusion detection, and security management.
  • The company has already released HP SFProtect, a risk-assessment tool that enables users to discover and fix security holes in a network's operating system, Web server, and databases.
  • Agilent's network-security portfolio is designed to help businesses prevent intrusion and loss on computer networks, which is a growing global issue.

Statistics:

  • $995: starting price for SQL Server 7.0 database scanner
  • October: expected availability month for SQL Server 7.0 database scanner
  • $4,995: starting price for HP SFCommand
  • December: expected availability month for HP SFCommand
  • 43,000: number of employees serving customers in more than 100 countries
  • $8 billion: net revenues of the businesses comprising Agilent Technologies in fiscal year 1998

Sources:

  • "Hewlett-Packard Company, Test and Measurement Organization, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd., MS 54LAK, Santa Clara, Calif. 95052."
  • "1-800-452-4844 ext. 6763"
  • "www.agilent-tech.com"
  • "http://www.hp.com/go/netsecurity2"