Tech Tuesday: A collaborative approach to network security

Tech Tuesday is an on-going series profiling the Forum’s Technology Pioneers. The Tech Pioneers are companies that have been recognized by the Forum for ground-breaking and innovative approaches in tackling some of the world’s most wicked problems. Each week we will be showcasing one of the 2013 Tech Pioneers. You can learn more about the Technology Pioneer Programme on the Forum’s website.

AlienVault: A collaborative approach to network security

Industrial espionage over the Internet is evolving quickly and no single security system has all the answers. In today’s world, no mid-level to large company can afford not to employ a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system.

AlienVault’s unique contribution is an open-source platform that integrates a broad range of security tools while providing an interface that enables network security officers to track vulnerabilities, assets and prevention measures at a single glance. AlienVault’s open-source OSSIM (Open Source Security Information Management) platform enables centralized control over a wide range of company enterprise networks, and not only tracks open attempts to penetrate the system, but also spots any anomalies in habitual usage. An upgraded commercial version provides forensic logging. Because the public version of OSSIM is open-source and can be implemented for free, a company can experiment with the system fundamentals at practically no cost before fully committing to AlienVault’s more sophisticated commercial system.

A significant feature of AlienVault’s approach is its AlienVault Open Threat Exchange, which constantly updates information on security threats and the latest strategies from 18,000 OSSIM users. The system immediately warns its members of the latest threats and advises on the most effective counter strategy.

Barmak Meftah, President & Chief Executive Officer 
Location: CA, USA
Number of Employees: 88
Year Founded: 2007

AlienVault Inc.
1875 S. Grant Street
San Mateo, CA 94402
USA

+1 650 453 2350
info@alienvault.com
www.alienvault.com