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Skybox Security Accelerates Channel Program Growth with New Offerings
[October 22, 2014]

Skybox Security Accelerates Channel Program Growth with New Offerings


SAN JOSE, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Skybox Security, the leading provider of risk analytics for cyber security, today announced the Skybox Plus campaign for reseller partners. This new program makes it easier for partners to offer integrated security management solutions that combine Skybox risk analytics with more than 80 security and network devices used in typical corporate IT networks.

"Skybox Plus is a value-add program for our partners, enabling them to provide best-in-class solutions and services for vulnerability and threat management, and security policy management," said Michelle Johnson Cobb, vice president of Worldwide Marketing at Skybox Security. "Skybox solves the challenges of managing dozens of security tools, correlating data sources for accurate assessments, automating remediation tasks for faster resolution, and tracking and reporting key risk metrics."

Skybox solutions automatically import and analyze data from a long list of common security tools such as vulnerability scanners, patch management, next-generation firewalls and intrusion prevention (IPS), and security information and event management solutions (SIEM), including vendors such as Cisco (News - Alert), Check Point, McAfee and Palo Alto Networks.

For example, Skybox Plus Palo Alto Networks cuts the time required for a company to migrate to and manage Palo Alto (News - Alert) Networks next-gen firewalls by cleaning and optimizing old rulesets, and then automating policy management tasks on the new firewalls. Skybox Plus Qualys (News - Alert) adds network context, automatic vulnerability prioritization and remediation workflow, making it easier to keep up with the risk of vulnerabilities.

The Skybox Plus Partner Program includes online and in-class training, certifications for partners, product materials delivered via a mobile application, and training and sales incentives.

"We are pleased with the superior analytics and integration breadth that Skybox Security brings to the table. We sell many security controls to our customers and recommending Skybox along with them has become a critical success factor," said Clayton Riness, director of Security Solutions Consulting, Tevora. "Deploying a new security solution, along with a powerful analytics pltform, increases customer success. Our customers gain critical visibility into their entire security infrastructure, with powerful automation and integration of all their complex security processes."



Skybox Security continues to expand through its network of more than 100 active channel partners, including BT (News - Alert), NTT Security, HP, Accuvant and more. The Skybox partner program includes security value added resellers, system integrators, and managed security service providers in more than 40 countries.

"We look forward to participating in Skybox's partner program and taking advantage of the new resources available to our joint customers," said Chuck Cohen, managing director, IREO Mayorista de ITSM y Seguridad. "Skybox's hands-on, in-depth certification classes provide unique insights into how get the maximum value from risk analytics and its expertise in security is changing the way enterprises respond to risks and threats that have crippling effects on the economy."


About Skybox Security, Inc.

Skybox Security, Inc. provides the most powerful risk analytics for cyber security, giving security management and operations the tools they need to eliminate attack vectors and safeguard business data and services. Skybox solutions provide a context-aware view of the network and risks that drives effective vulnerability and threat management, firewall management, and continuous compliance monitoring. Organizations in Financial ServicesGovernment, Energy, DefenseRetail, and Telecommunications rely on Skybox Security every day for automated, integrated security management solutions that lower risk exposure and optimize security management processes. For more information visit: www.skyboxsecurity.com.

NOTE: Skybox® Security is a registered trademark of Skybox Security Inc. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change at any time without prior notice. © 2014 Skybox Security, Inc. All rights reserved.


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