Tenable Network Security Awarded Common Criteria Certification for Continuous Monitoring Platform

pan>)--Tenable Network Security, Inc., the leader in Unified
Security Monitoring (USM), today announced it has been awarded
Common Criteria certification, again meeting the rigorous security
requirements defined by the Common Criteria for Information Technology
Security Evaluation.
“By keeping pace with Common Criterias meticulous
standards, we demonstrate our dedication to constant improvement and an
ability to stay ahead of todays complex security threat landscape.”
Internationally recognized as the evaluation standard for IT security
products, the Common Criteria Certification is mandated for all IT
solutions purchased by the U.S. federal government, as well as 25 other
countries. Currently, Tenables products are relied upon throughout the
U.S. federal government, including the entire Department of Defense, and
12 of the 14 U.S. Federal Civilian Departments.
Tenables USM platform has been certified under Common Criteria (CC)
Evaluation at Evaluation Assurance Level Two Augmented with Flaw
Remediation (EAL2+). The Target
of Evaluation (TOE) includes all the elements that comprise a full
deployment of Tenables USM platform, including SecurityCenter, Nessus
vulnerability scanner, Log Correlation Engine (LCE), Passive
Vulnerability Scanner (PVS), 3D Tool, and xTool.
Organizations are battling sophisticated and relentless cybercriminals
on an increasingly global scale, and standards like Common Criteria help
ensure that security products are effective and trustworthy across
international borders, said Ron Gula, CEO of Tenable
Network Security. By keeping pace with Common Criterias meticulous
standards, we demonstrate our dedication to constant improvement and an
ability to stay ahead of todays complex security threat landscape.
With over one million users, Tenable is the top choice for businesses of
all sizes, governments, and universities to manage network threats. The
companys flagship vulnerability management products, NessusandSecurityCenter,
are used by the most demanding security professionals and compliance
auditors at 15,000 organizations worldwide. The companys technology is
the cornerstone for information security in many of the worlds largest
private and government organizations.
Tenables USM platform incorporates the worlds most accurate
vulnerability sensorswith the industrys largest database of
vulnerabilities, threats, and compliance data, delivering real-time
network vulnerability intelligence and threat correlation.
Tenable recently secured strategic relationships with Accel Partners and
In-Q-Tel to further accelerate the companys mission of helping its
customers stay ahead of emerging challenges, such as cloud, mobile, and
virtual technologies, and to continue its expansion globally.
The National Information Assurance Project (NIAP) is a U.S. government
initiative between the National Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST) and the National Security Agency. NIAP sponsors a variety of
projects and activities, including the Common Criteria Evaluation and
Validation Scheme (CCEVS). The Common Criteria is a recognized ISO
standard (ISO/IEC15408) for evaluation of security measures in a given
product. Many government agencies require that products they deploy have
been evaluated under the Common Criteria process.
To view the certification of the Tenable suite from NIAP, please visit:http://www.niap-ccevs.org/vpl/.
About Tenable Network Security
Tenable Network Security is relied on by security and compliance
professionals at many of the worlds largest companies and governments,
including the entire U.S. Department of Defense, to stay ahead of
emerging vulnerabilities, threats, and compliance-related risks. Its
Nessus and SecurityCenter solutions continue to set the standard for
identifying vulnerabilities, preventing attacks, and complying with a
multitude of regulatory requirements. http://www.tenable.com

Information Source: Business Wire