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Application Security, Inc. Customer Ochsner Health System Named Network World 'Enterprise All-Star'

Posted on: Monday, 25 September 2006, 12:00 CDT

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc) (http://www.appsecinc.com/), the global leader in database security, today announced that Ochsner Health System has received a Network World Enterprise All-Star Award. Ochsner was lauded for its use of AppSecInc's vulnerability assessment scanner, AppDetective(TM), to reduce and manage database vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

As a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system, Ochsner's resources must be dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care, research and educational initiatives. Additionally, due to the sensitivity of the patient information and intellectual property at the heart of Ochsner's work, security is paramount, particularly in accordance with regulations such as HIPAA.

However, with multiple locations throughout Southeast Louisiana, and a distributed infrastructure comprising Oracle and Microsoft SQL databases, manually auditing the data proved extremely time- and resource-intensive. The organization also felt that contracting with external consultants was not a viable option. Ochsner chose AppDetective to automate and streamline the process.

"Enterprise All-Star Award judges recognized Ochsner Health System for its progressiveness in locking down its databases, particularly those containing sensitive patient information. In particular, they liked Ochsner's automated approach to vulnerability assessment scanning and penetration testing," said Beth Schultz, editor, Network World Enterprise All-Star Issue.

AppDetective allows Ochsner to quickly inventory its database infrastructure -- including new database instances of which IT may not have been aware -- and identify any vulnerable paths that could enable access by unauthorized users. The product's penetration testing capabilities also allow Ochsner to identify weak database passwords or other vulnerabilities in the software. As a result, routine audits now only take an hour -- instead of weeks -- without impacting network performance or introducing downtime in applications or databases -- leading to growth in IT productivity. And most importantly, AppDetective helps safeguard Ochsner's sensitive data, ensuring HIPAA compliance.

"In partnering with AppSecInc, we feel that we've established a 'best-practices' approach to securing databases. Ochsner has a firm handle on password security and has implemented effective policy-based and procedural standards regarding database user access," said Mark Maher, security administrator, Ochsner Health System. "And with AppDetective, we can generate reports that verify database privileges/access that can be reconciled against termination reports, resulting in employees being quickly deleted from database access."

"Congratulations to Ochsner for their recognition as an Enterprise All-Star," said Ted Julian, vice president of marketing and strategy for AppSecInc. "Their acknowledgement demonstrates that grounding a demonstrable, repeatable and effective compliance effort in the database applications that ultimately house their critical data is not only possible, but also yields significant benefits."

About Network World's 2006 Enterprise All-Star Award

The Network World Enterprise All-Star Award program recognizes exceptional use of network technology to further enterprise business objectives. For the 2006 award -- the second annual -- Network World editors selected 40 enterprise IT organizations representing the best, most innovative application of network technologies in eight categories, such as Network Management, Security and Wireless. These award-winning network IT projects are profiled in Network World's special edition Signature Series Enterprise All-Star Issue published September 25, and on the Web site at http://www.networkworld.com/allstar/2006.

About Network World

Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World, an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community (http://www.networkworld.com/) and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns and create new revenue opportunities. Additionally, Network World is the event organizer of DEMO and DEMOfall, the leading events for new technology innovation.

About International Data Group (IDG)

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events and research company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World and PC World. IDG's online network includes more than 400 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and gaming worldwide. IDG is a leading producer of more than 170 technology-related events including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Macworld Conference & Expo, DEMO and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services and events. Over 850 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide global, regional and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. Additional information about IDG, a privately-held company, is available at http://www.idg.com/.

About Ochsner Health System

Ochsner Health System (http://www.ochsner.org/) is a non-profit, academic, multi-specialty, healthcare delivery system dedicated to patient care, research and education. The system includes two acute care hospitals, a sub-acute facility, and 25 clinics located throughout Southeast Louisiana. Through our unique coordinated system, Ochsner provides healthcare with peace of mind because we put the needs of all patients first. Ochsner employs over 600 physicians in 70 medical specialties and subspecialties and conducts over 750 ongoing clinical research trials annually. Ochsner was ranked #1 Best Place to Work by New Orleans' CityBusiness Magazine in 2005.

About Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc)

AppSecInc is the leading provider of application security solutions for the enterprise. AppSecInc's products -- the industry's only complete vulnerability management solution for the application tier -- proactively secure database applications at more than 600 organizations around the world. By securing data at its source, we enable organizations to more confidently extend their business with customers, partners and suppliers while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Our security experts, combined with our strong support team, deliver up-to-date application safeguards that minimize risk and eliminate its impact on business.

Please contact us at 1-866-927-7732 to learn more, or visit us on the web at http://www.appsecinc.com/.

AppSecInc and AppDetective are trademarks of Application Security, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.

CONTACT: Christine Meyers Bryan Grillo Application Security, Inc. CHEN PR, Inc. cmeyers@appsecinc.com bgrillo@chenpr.com 781-687-1034 781-672-3129 Katherine Voss Ochsner Health System kvoss@ochsner.org 504-842-2225

Application Security, Inc.

CONTACT: Christine Meyers of Application Security, Inc., +1-781-687-1034,cmeyers@appsecinc.com; or Bryan Grillo of CHEN PR, Inc. for ApplicationSecurity, Inc., +1-781-672-3129, bgrillo@chenpr.com; or Katherine Voss ofOchsner Health System, +1-504-842-2225, kvoss@ochsner.org

Web site: http://www.appsecinc.com/

Source: PRNewswire

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