Sun Microsystems Expands Commitment to Secure Business Networks

Sun Microsystems, Inc. is continuing its "secure business network" strategy by announcing plans to develop plug-in software for SunScreen Secure Net to interoperate with Network Associates' Active Security product line. This move is expected to provide Sun customers with more flexibility in addressing the escalating security needs of today's enterprise. By integrating SunScreen Secure Net with Network Associates' Event Orchestrator, Sun customers will be able to coordinate communications with other security products on the network, ensuring a highly-secure business environment.

Key Takeaways:

• Sun Microsystems is expanding its "secure business network" strategy by developing plug-in software for SunScreen Secure Net to interoperate with Network Associates' Active Security product line.
• The interoperability will enable Sun customers to have more choices for delivering highly-secure business networks, addressing the complex network security requirements of today's enterprise.
• SunScreen Secure Net will combine with Network Associates' Event Orchestrator to provide coordinated communications with other security products on the network.
• This integration will provide customers with a policy-driven approach to security integration, ensuring a highly-secure business environment.
• Sun plans to develop SunScreen Secure Net to meet the escalating demands for fortifying enterprise security in mixed network environments.
• In this agreement, Sun and Network Associates aim to provide customers with the benefits of an open, coordinated approach to security integration.
• Pricing for SunScreen Secure Net remains $9,995 (USD) for a platform with unlimited nodes, subject to change without notice.

Statistics:

• Sun Microsystems has generated over $10.5 billion in annual revenues.
• SunScreen Secure Net is Sun's strategic platform for perimeter defense and intranet security.
• The network security market is expected to continue growing due to the escalating demands for fortifying enterprise security in mixed network environments.

Sources:

• "Sun Microsystems, Inc." Business Wire, April 1999.
• "Network Associates' Active Security Solution" Business Wire.
• "SunScreen Secure Net" Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• "The Network Is The Computer" Sun Microsystems, Inc.