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Teros, Netegrity Partner To Integrate ID Mgmt, App Security

Teros Inc announced that it has partnered with Netegrity to provide an integrated identity management and application protection solution that secures both web and web services applications from misuse by users that have been authenticated by Netegrity SiteMinder technology. To secure restricted data and transactions, the integration of the Teros Secure Application Gateway with Netegrity SiteMinder controls user access to protected HTML and XML applications and prevents authorized users from purposely or inadvertently exploiting application vulnerabilities. These capabilities are critical in extended enterprise environments where customers, partners, or suppliers share access to sensitive applications.

This integrated solution combines the centralized access management capabilities of Netegrity SiteMinder with the Deep Stream Inspection and policy enforcement of Teros Gateway appliances. Working in tandem, the two products control user authentication, authorization and access to HTML and XML applications, and enforce correct application behavior once a user has been authenticated. The Netegrity-Teros integration inspects encrypted requests by users as well as application responses to block access to unauthorized data and functions.

"The ability to prevent applications from being compromised by authenticated users within a SiteMinder session, whether intentional or not, provides an important additional layer of security for our customers," said Stephanie Feraday, vice president of marketing for Netegrity. "The integration of Teros Secure Application Gateways with Netegrity SiteMinder protects confidential data from unknown application vulnerabilities that could lead to violations of customer privacy and fraud."

"In extended enterprises where critical back office systems are exposed to third parties, preventing authenticated users from exploiting application vulnerabilities is a huge concern," said Sanjay Mehta, vice president of business development for Teros. "The combination of Netegrity SiteMinder and Teros Gateways provides seamless protection against both access and application layer exploits for critical applications and data."

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