Strategic Computer Solutions Launches Security and Networking Practice

Strategic Computer Solutions, a leading IBM Premier and On Demand Business Partner, has launched a new Security and Networking Practice to complement its broad portfolio of software and hardware solutions with full-service security solutions and consulting services.

Syracuse, New York (PRWEB) October 3, 2005 -- Strategic Computer Solutions, a leading IBM Premier and On Demand Business Partner, has launched a new Security and Networking Practice to complement its broad portfolio of software and hardware solutions with full-service security solutions and consulting services.

With more than 1,500 customers in the northeast and over 25 years in business, SCS has a proven track record of designing and implementing secure systems in healthcare, financial services, education, retail and government. To enhance its security service offerings, the company has formed strategic partnerships with leading security and networking vendors including Cisco, IBM Symantec, Microsoft, RSA Security, Qualys and F5 Networks; additionally, SCS has a distributor relationship for security products with Ingram Micro. Chief Security Architect Vinu Thomas heads the new practice. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and INFOSEC professional certified by the National Security Agency, with high-level certifications from more than 20 vendors.

“Any organization has to be concerned with security, but with the acceleration of the extended enterprise and growing federal requirements like HIPAA, GLBA and Sarbanes-Oxley, security is in high demand by our clients,” said SCS CEO Jim Carrick. “Our strategy is to combine our experience in building secure business solutions with certified expertise in the security industry, together with partnerships with all of the leading network, infrastructure and software security vendors. We expect this will give us a significant advantage in helping customers strike the right balance between compliance, security, and IT costs.”

The SCS Security and Networking service offerings include:
- Enterprise System Audit and Discovery
- Federal Regulation Compliance Solutions
- Information Security Technical Safeguards Implementation
- Networking and System Solutions
- Voice over IP, Converged Networks and IP Telephony
- Penetration Testing, Threat and Vulnerability Assessment
Said Vinu Thomas, SCS chief security architect, “Security is no longer separate but an integral part of the secure architecture we're implementing for our customers. Retail businesses may be concerned with data theft, healthcare providers with compliance, or universities with network admission control or wireless vulnerabilities. Each requires an unbiased solutions provider that is able to apply its perspective and expertise across industries to each customer's unique security challenges and common security responsibilities.”

Security is the leading area of investment and interest in corporations, non-profit organizations, healthcare and state and local government today. Approximately 50 percent of businesses that face data loss from an attack or system failure go out of business within three years if they fail to restore the lost data within 24 hours, according to research firm Gartner Group.

Customers or organizations wishing to partner with SCS can contact Vinu Thomas, chief security architect, at 203-658-0121.



About Strategic Computer Solutions, Inc.:
With corporate headquarters at 5788 Widewaters Parkway, Syracuse, N.Y., and offices throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic States and Ohio, Strategic Computer Solutions is an IBM Premier Business Partner certified in the complete IBM eServer product line. One of five organizations worldwide to achieve IBM's coveted 5 Star VAP recognition for outstanding proficiency in all IBM software brands, including WebSphere, Lotus, Tivoli, Rational, and DB2, the company holds over 200 certifications, including IBM eServers, Storage and Software. Strategic Computer Solutions provides Business Consulting, eCommerce Applications, Security and Professional Consulting Services and works with an extensive network of software partners such as Oracle, Cisco, Symantec and Novell. For additional information, visit the company website at www.scsinet.com or call 1-888-667-4SCS.

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