COUNTERPANE INTERNET SECURITY, INC.

Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. was established in 1999. It was founded by security technologist and author Bruce Schneier and seasoned security entrepreneur Tom Rowley in order to address the critical need for increased levels of security services for business and e-commerce. Centered around a network of sophisticated Secure Operations Centers staffed by expert security analysts, the Company provides 24x7 security monitoring, as well as penetration detection, prevention, and response.

History

Bruce Schneier and Tom Rowley believe that the real problem in computer security is no longer technology, but how to use the technology. The difficulty is not fielding secure products, but installing, maintaining, and properly using those products, and then correctly interpreting and effectively responding to the feedback they provide. As Schneier states, "Security is a process, not a product." Based on their strong informed vision of where the security industry needs to head, they founded Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. Funded by Accel Partners and Bessemer Ventures, Rowley and Schneier assembled world-class technical and business management teams to carry out the Company's initiative. A highly accomplished Advisory Board also supports Counterpane and its activities.

Managed Security Monitoring

Counterpane is the first entrant into the security service category named Managed Security Monitoring by industry analysts. Unlike existing network security products and traditional Managed Security Service (MSS) providers, Counterpane offers around-the-clock human interface by highly trained and bonded security analysts, who provides constant monitoring of the entire network, attack prediction and proactive protection, immediate response to intrusions, and accurate, frequent reporting. All of these services are tailored to customer-specific needs and the ever-changing business environment.

Counterpane's corporate headquarters are located in San Jose, California. Counterpane's Northern California Secure Operations Center (SOC) is located in Mountain View, CA. Counterpane's East Coast SOC is located in Chantilly, VA. Visit Counterpane at www.counterpane.com