Howard Schmidt Joins Mirage Networks Board of Directors; Security Industry Powerhouse Adds Unique Vision and Leadership
Posted on: Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 12:00 CDT
Mirage Networks, developers of Network Access Control (NAC) technology designed for the network interior, today announced that Howard A. Schmidt has been named to its board of directors.
With a distinguished career in defense, law enforcement and corporate security spanning almost 40 years, Schmidt offers Mirage Networks invaluable vision and strategic guidance as the company builds on current successes to establish market leadership.
"In Mirage Networks, I see innovative, effective technology, and an executive team that can lead this company to the forefront of the dynamic network access control space," said Schmidt. "More and more organizations require a way to secure their networks without rebuilding them -- and Mirage is uniquely qualified to deliver on that need."
Schmidt's background includes 31 years of public service in local and federal government as well as several years as the Chief Information Security Officer for both eBay and Microsoft. He most recently served in the position of Chief Security Strategist for the US CERT Partners Program for the National Cyber Security Division, Department of Homeland Security. He was also appointed by President Bush as the Vice Chair of the President's Critical Infrastructure Protection Board and as the Special Adviser for Cyberspace Security for the White House in December 2001.
Well-known for his industry leadership, he has testified before congressional committees on computer security and cyber crime, and has been instrumental in the creation of public and private partnerships and information-sharing initiatives. He is regularly featured on CNN, CNBC, Fox TV as well as a number of local media outlets talking about cyber-security, and is a co-author of the Black Book on Corporate Security.
About Mirage Networks
Mirage Networks is committed to defending the network interior with the industry's easiest to implement network access control solutions. Delivered through a global channel of VARs, SIs, OEMs and MSSPs, the company's patent-pending technology gives IT managers control in the uncontrollable environment of infected, unmanaged and out-of-policy devices. Its appliance-based approach deploys out of band, and requires neither signatures nor agents to terminate day-zero threats and enforce policies, while ensuring a positive user experience. Delivering security from the moment any device enters the network, Mirage solutions provide powerful answers to the problems of securing networks with heterogeneous infrastructures and fluid perimeters. Based in Austin Texas, Mirage Networks is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more at www.miragenetworks.com.
Source: Business Wire
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