Counterpane Internet Security
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BT Counterpane, formerly Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., is a company that sells managed computer network security service
s. The company was founded by famous American cryptographer Bruce Schneier
in August 1999.
Their "Enterprise Protection Suite" is a service package that includes network scanning, security device management and consulting services based on their "Managed Security Monitoring" service.
The company was acquired by BT Group
on 25 October, 2006.
Managed Security Service
In computing, managed security services are network security services that have been outsourced to a service provider. A company providing such a service is a managed security service provider Also Managed security services is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs...
s. The company was founded by famous American cryptographer Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier
Bruce Schneier is an American cryptographer, computer security specialist, and writer. He is the author of several books on general security topics, computer security and cryptography, and is the founder and chief technology officer of BT Managed Security Solutions, formerly Counterpane Internet...
in August 1999.
Their "Enterprise Protection Suite" is a service package that includes network scanning, security device management and consulting services based on their "Managed Security Monitoring" service.
The company was acquired by BT Group
BT Group
BT Group plc is a global telecommunications services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest telecommunications services companies in the world and has operations in more than 170 countries. Through its BT Global Services division it is a major supplier of...
on 25 October, 2006.