(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — After thorough testing conducted by the Science Applications International Corporation, data security provider Imperva (www.imperva.com) has proven its web application firewall and database monitoring solution SecureSphere v6.0 has achieved Common Criteria Certification, a worldwide standard for assessing the reliability, quality, and trustworthiness of IT products.
Following its successful completion of tests conducted by the SAIC’s Common Criteria Testing Laboratory, according to Imperva’s Tuesday announcement, SecureSphere was awarded Common Criteria certification at Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (or ISO 15408), a certification that is recognized by US government organizations, international government entities, and global enterprises to evaluate and select IT security products.
Common Criteria is validated by unbiased, third-parties, assuring government organizations and businesses that they meet strict IT security, reliability and quality standards. This certification proves SecureSphere can maintain data integrity, prevent fraud, abuse and data theft, and achieve compliance with a wide range of regulations, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
“Imperva SecureSphere is the first web application firewall and database activity monitoring solution to achieve Common Criteria certification,” Imperva chief technology officer Amichai Shulman said in a statement. “Common Criteria is a requirement for IT products among the world’s most security conscious organizations — including government agencies, the military, critical infrastructure providers, etc. This certification is recognized around the globe, and will open important new markets for us.”
Imperva is demonstrating SecureSphere at this week’s RSA Conference (www.rsaconference.com), the world’s largest security conference.
