New security products are appearing as quickly as the threats they are intended to address.  Intrusion prevention systems, web application firewalls, strong authentication, intellectual property control, email encryption, event management, and network access control are just a few of the solutions used to shield against vulnerabilities.  But sifting through this maze of product choices is overwhelming - vendors claim different features and benefits, technology is more advanced and complicated, and new solutions are being introduced to the market on an almost daily basis.

 

To help our clients understand and navigate the increasing complex landscape of product options, Accuvant has created a technology risk management service that cuts through the hype and enables organizations to make sound and validated technology decisions based on defined criteria and metrics. This service reduces risk and exposure faced by your staff when selecting a technology solution.  Our service encompasses the following principals:

Technical & Compliance Driven Approach. Accuvant takes the time to fully understand a client's technical and business requirements.  Policies, standards, the current infrastructure, and an extensive review of business goals such as requirements governed by employees, partners, shareholders and regulators, are used to determine an initial baseline of selection criteria.

 

Predictable Methodology.  For every technology evaluated, we apply a consistent review cycle incorporating the following steps: 1) Requirements Development; 2) Requirements Analysis; 3) Functionality Validation; 4) Solution Scorecard; 5) Executive Focused Deliverables.

 

Thorough Documentation. A security technology decision should not be made without clear and concise data to base that decision.  As a key component to our technology evaluation service, you will receive a comprehensive deliverable detailing requirements, the analysis, functionality validation, and a summary scorecard.

 

Minimized Risk.  The right technology decision coincides with a larger framework of technical and business issues. Taking the time to assess if a technology is not only suitable, but the optimal choice for an environment ultimately minimizes the inherent risks associated with your investment.

 

Objectivity. Whether you are confirming the validity of a single point product, or are differentiating between competing solutions, Accuvant evaluates all technology options in a neutral, unbiased manner.

 

Products are tested directly in a client's environment to help organizations assess, compare, and evaluate stability, performance, and functionality

If you would like more information about Accuvant's technology evaluation service, please email info@accuvant.com or contact our sales department at 1-800-574-0896.