[June 18, 2005] Security Expert Available for Interviews on CardSystems Credit Card Security Breach Tweet --(Business Wire)-- -0- *T Who: Simon Khalaf, CEO Vernier Networks Simon has more than 15 years of experience in the high-tech industry and in-depth knowledge in IT security. Prior to Vernier Networks, Khalaf led Connectus Management Group, a management consulting firm in the IT security space. Previously, he was president of Volera Corp. where he launched the company's content delivery and security initiatives and positioned the company as the major player in its industry. Khalaf's other executive and founder positions include: vice president and general manager of Novell Inc; founder, president and CEO of JustOn -- acquired by Novell, Inc.; and founder and VP of marketing of Worldtalk Corp, the leader in e-mail security and compliance -- which went public in 1996 and was later acquired by Tumbleweed Communications. What: Available to discuss: -- The move from the shotgun approach of worms and viruses to the surgical strike on high-value companies by smart criminals -- How companies and networks are vulnerable to these types of attacks -- What organizations can do to protect themselves When: Immediately Where: Available via phone or for on-camera interviews at various San Francisco Bay Area locations. *T About Vernier Networks Vernier Networks offers the industry's only clientless network access management products that enable enterprises to assure business continuity. Deployed at the network edge, Vernier's EdgeWall security appliance provides comprehensive network access management to defend against intrusions and attacks on the network by screening users and devices, restricting access, inspecting traffic for worms and viruses, and enforcing access policy. Vernier's proven security solutions operate today in thousands of networks for hundreds of customers worldwide, and have received numerous awards including InfoWorld's 2004 Technology of the Year Award and the 2003 Product of the Year Award from Network Magazine. Vernier is a privately held company headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. and can be found on the Web at www.verniernetworks.com. (C) 2005 Vernier Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Vernier Networks and the Vernier logo are trademarks of Vernier Networks, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]