Stonesoft and Algerian Ministry of Post and Information & Communication Technologies enter cooperation
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Helsinki, Finland 2012 - December 14, 2012 - The network security company
Stonesoft has signed a cooperation agreement with the Algerian Ministry of Post
and Information & Communication Technologies (MPTIC) to raise awareness and
knowledge about cybercrime and to provide academic security training in Algeria.
The cooperation agreement covers two aspects: raising awareness in the fight
against cybercrime and academic cooperation in the field of network security.
Stonesoft and MPTIC will host a seminar for a high-level Algerian delegation in
charge of the fight against cybercrime.
In terms of the academic cooperation, three Stonesoft Academies will be
established in Algeria to share best practices in network security training. In
addition, a virtual classroom will be established at the Research Centre of
Information Technology and Communication (CERTIC) of Sidi Abdellah to provide
online courses by Finnish security experts. The Stonesoft Academy training will
complement the academic training by Algerian universities and include also
Stonesoft's certification exams.
"The fight against cybercrime requires awareness, competence and constant
development to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technologies and threats. We
are proud to provide the Algerian Ministry of Post and Information &
Communication Technologies our latest knowledge and expertise in this area",
says Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO of Stonesoft Corporation.
"Although the number and impact of cyber attacks has been quite minimal in
Algeria until now, we must be prepared and make sure out networks are
efficiently protected. Awareness in crucial, but it is just the first step. To
efficiently fight cybercrime, international cooperation is required. We are very
happy to cooperate with Stonesoft, a company with unique understanding,
innovations and a long and respectable track record in the demanding area of
network security", said Moussa Benhamadi, Minister of Post and Information &
Communication Technologies, Algeria.
Contact:
For additional information, please contact:
Ilkka Hiidenheimo, CEO, Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 9 476 711
E-mail: ilkka.hiidenheimo(at)stonesoft.com
Kim Fagernäs, Vice President, APAC & Emerging Markets
Stonesoft Corporation
Tel. +358 9 476 711
E-mail: kim.fagernas(at)stonesoft.com
About Stonesoft
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) delivers software based, dynamic and
customer driven network security solutions that secure the information flow and
simplify security management. The company's product portfolio consists of the
industry's first transformable Security Engine, standalone next generation
firewalls and intrusion prevention systems, and SSL VPN solutions. At the core
lies Stonesoft's Management Center which unifies the management of entire
networks.
Stonesoft serves private and public sector organizations requiring high
availability, ease of management, compliance, dynamic security and protection of
their critical digital assets and business continuity against today's rapidly
evolving cyber threats. Stonesoft is a recognized researcher of advanced evasion
techniques used in targeted cyber attacks to bypass security.
Stonesoft has the highest customer retention rate in the industry due to low
TCO, ease of management, and overall customer excellence. Stonesoft's customer
base covers more than 6,500 mid- or large-sized organizations across various
industries and geographical markets.
Founded in 1990, the company's track record is well recognized by certifiers,
industry analysts and demanding customers. The company's corporate headquarters
are based in Helsinki, Finland and North American headquarters in Atlanta,
Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com.
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