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Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), today announced that Permanent General Companies, a group of automobile insurance companies serving 18 states in the U.S., has implemented Top Layer's IPS 5500 E-Series intrusion prevention solutions to fortify its defenses, while optimizing network performance and ensuring Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance.

Permanent General's recipe for success depends on its ability to quickly address customers' questions and needs concerning their auto insurance policies through its website and email, while providing the option for online payment.  This business need, combined with several compliance requirements, including the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), require that Permanent General provide the utmost in data protection for its network and customers, while allowing valid network traffic to travel to and from its companies quickly.

Permanent General's initial solution for protecting its network would often shut down while attempting to mitigate Permanent General's heavier network traffic, frequently blocking legitimate network traffic.  When placed in front of the existing IPS during testing for Permanent General, Top Layer's IPS 5500 blocked all malicious traffic while handling more traffic and maintaining network availability.

"Top Layer has allowed us to quickly cut out malicious traffic from our network, maintain high levels of performance and save time and expenses wasted on other inefficient security scans," said Bruce Pruitte, lead network analyst at Permanent General.  "We chose Top Layer over our existing TippingPoint IPS for improved performance and support, and its devices and support team have each delivered.  With a network integrator on site to address our needs, Top Layer's support was tremendous from initial testing to implementation, and it continues to provide us value each day."

Permanent General's transition to Top Layer was made even easier through its use of Top Layer's Trade-Up Program, which allows customers using IPS solutions from 3Com/TippingPoint, IBM Internet Security Systems or Reflex Security to trade in their solution for Top Layer's award-winning third-generation IPS 5500 E-Series system.

"Businesses are increasingly finding that first-generation IPS technology does not suffice for protection during these times where every moment of network downtime is costly and there is no room for error with data protection," said Ken Pappas, vice president of marketing and security strategist, Top Layer Security.  "Through our Trade-In Program and unparalleled support, we can help organizations like Permanent General easily and cost-effectively upgrade to Top Layer's third-generation IPS technology so that they can fully protect against today's complex threats while ensuring network uptime."

About the Top Layer IPS 5500

Top Layer's IPS 5500 intrusion prevention solution delivers the most comprehensive network-based protection when compared to other IPS products.  The Top Layer IPS solution comprises an in-line, transparent network appliance, Network Security Analyzer software, IPS Controller software, and TopResponse, a comprehensive threat update service.

The IPS 5500 E-Series has received top accolades from the world's most prestigious labs and influential publications, including the NSS Group, SC Magazine, Network World,  Information Security Magazine, IT Week and Service Provider Weekly.

About Top Layer Security

Top Layer Security is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that enable enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets against risks associated with cyber threats.  Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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