Top Layer Security Provides Zero-Day Protection for Critical Microsoft Server Service Vulnerability Announced Today

Top Layer’s TopResponse Research Team Notifies Customers of Proactive Protection Against Resulting Internet Exploits

WESTBORO, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), announced that its IPS 5500 provides customers with zero-day protection for the critical Microsoft Server Service Vulnerability (CVE-2008-4250, MS08-067) disclosed today as an out-of-band bulletin, based on analysis of the details provided through Top Layer’s membership in the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP).

Protection against the new Microsoft vulnerability is particularly important because Microsoft reports that active exploits are currently being seen on the Internet. Top Layer provides proactive protection through a rule in its IPS 5500 that is enabled as part of the "Recommended Client Protection" and "Recommended Server Protection" IPS Rule Sets. Top Layer IPS 5500 customers using recommended rule sets have been protected for over a year.

In addition, Top Layer has issued a same-day Protection Pack that provides additional protection against post-exploitation activity initiated by vulnerable systems that have been exploited by known attacks currently in the wild.

Top Layer customers are encouraged to visit the following webpage for additional information on how to protect their infrastructure:

http://www.toplayer.com/support

TopResponse is an Automated Protection Update Service that provides Top Layer IPS 5500 customers with advanced security services to maximize the security, availability and performance of their network. In the case of the Microsoft Server Service vulnerability, because the IPS 5500 provided zero-day protection against exploits without any signature updates, the TopResponse service notified customers that they were already protected. In general, TopResponse provides automated threat updates, technical support, security advisory and software subscription services, along with access to Top Layer's Security Knowledge Base and special delivery programs.

About the Top Layer IPS 5500

The IPS 5500 family of products is built in the USA and offers the strongest levels of network protection, performance, and reliability on the market today. By combining content-based IPS/IDS, stateful firewall, and attack mitigation algorithms, the IPS 5500 is the only solution that provides Three Dimensional Protection (3DP) against malicious content, undesired access and botnet-based attacks. Top Layer’s architecture enables the IPS 5500 to protect enterprises and service providers from sophisticated attacks in real-time while enabling the highest throughput of legitimate traffic.

The IPS 5500 E-series has received top accolades from the world’s most prestigious labs and influential publications. In addition, Top Layer has received significant recognition from the NSS Group, Computer Reseller News, Information Security Magazine, IT Week, Service Provider Weekly, the Tolly Group and was awarded “Best Buy” status by SC Magazine in their 2007 review of IDS/IPS solutions as well as Best IPS Product of 2007.

About Top Layer Security

Top Layer Security is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that enables enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets from risks associated with cyber threats. Designed with Three Dimensional Protection, Top Layer’s IPS provides the most advanced protection against attacks at the highest tested performance rates. Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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