Replies to post #1883 on Validian Corp (fka VLDI)

[Surwin]

I do admit the VLDI technology does sound very impressive. You state this is verifiable. I do believe it is by those that have tested the software, but why has no one run out in those beta tests and immediately signed up as a paying client. That unanswered question always concerns me. We all know that revenue and paying customer and end points should finally get this company noticed especially if it gets fantastic reviews. Cyvera was out in the market with their product called "TRAPS" and got very good reviews in 2012. Lets hope that VLDI can follow suit.

Cyvera Traps was designed to proactively block all attacks targeting endpoints, including unknown malware and zero-day exploits. Cyvera previously claimed that its approach has been so powerful that they had successfully stopped every published zero-day attack since they first began deploying their product.

Reactive security models result in a never-ending chase after the thousands of new malware that emerge each day, or expanding number of software vulnerabilities that can be used to exploit an endpoint.

While the solution is appropriate for deployment in enterprise networks, Traps is also very effective in protecting Critical infrastructure organizations that run ICS/SCADA systems.

Because these systems are frequently distributed over large areas and typically rely on legacy equipment, they often cannot maintain a consistent patching routine and are vulnerable to cyber attacks.

“Cyber attacks utilize ICS-SCADA systems architectural features to target data flow in the operational network (PLC\RTU, MTU, data and application servers, and HMI), as well as on the corporate network,” the security firm explained. “These attacks can perform silent espionage, gathering genuine system information through monitoring and exfiltration techniques, or launch more serious assaults that not only exfiltrate data, but distort it to sabotage your system.

Then Palo Alto bought them:

Through integration with Palo Alto Networks’ WildFire service, the malware protection capabilities offered by Traps are enhanced by leveraging the company’s Threat Intelligence Cloud.

WildFire detects unknown malware, zero-day exploits, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) by executing them in a cloud-based virtual sandbox environment.

“The integration of Traps with the Palo Alto Networks Threat Intelligence Cloud brings security of the network and endpoint together under a single common architecture, known as the Palo Alto Networks enterprise security platform,” the company explained.

Offered as a subscription service, Traps is available immediately from Palo Alto Networks channel partners.

The offering is inclusive of all functionality including exploit prevention, malware prevention through WildFire integration, forensics, and premium support.