GISEC 2014 SPECIAL
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GATEPROTECT
Success Lies in its eGUI Interface The gateprotect solutions comply with highest international standards – thus, the firewall packet filtering core of the new development has been certified according to CCEAL 4+ and BSI.
Brief about your company? gateprotect AG Germany is a leading, globally provider of IT security solutions in the area of network security for more than ten years. These solutions comprise next generation firewalls with all commonly used UTM functionalities, managed security as well as VPN client systems. To minimize the risk of operator errors in highly complex security functions, gateprotect has developed the eGUI interface concept. The patented eGUI technology (ergonomic Graphic User Interface) and the Command Center based thereon for the configuration and administration of firewall systems for managed security service providers (MSSPs) increase the factual security in companies and allow for an efficient ongoing maintenance of the systems. Reputable companies and institutions in more than 90 countries world-wide trust gateprotect as their partner for IT network security. For the easy operability and comprehensive security of the UTM firewall solutions, gateprotect was the first German company to be honored with the Frost & Sullivan Excellence Award. What are the competitive advantages of your products? eGUI: gateprotect with its worldwide unique usability approaches makes complex IT security systems clear and comprehensive. Thanks to the entirely ergonomically designed operator interface with the patented eGUI technology, which is aligned to the EN ISO standard 9241, our customers are able at any time to effectively control their security configurations. The clear arrangement of all information relevant for security is reduced to the essentials. This allows maximum security in the company and saves our
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Large enterprises: GPZ 1000, GPZ 2500, GPZ 5000 l Virtual Appliances l VPN Client l Command Center l Endpoint Security l Mobile Security How do these products address various technology requirements of the market? The firewall administration with eGUI is immensely simplified thanks to the fully visual display of the company network. The unique usability approach renders complex IT security systems much more transparent and comprehensible to the administrator. Who are your major customers in the region? Fitness First / www.fitnessfirst.com/ and Gulf Marketing Group / gmggroup.ae/ are the major customers in the region.
DR. PETER SMEETS
CEO GATEPROTECT AG GERMANY
“We have deployed over 40 appliances in Fitness First and similarly in Gulf Marketing Group we have deployment of over 125 appliances.” customers time and money. International awards affirm this. How many products you have? Hardware appliances: l Small & Remote offices: GPO 100, GPO 110, GPO 150 l Small & Medium Enterprises: GPA 300, GPA 500 l Enterprises: GPX 650, GPX 850
How are you present in various countries in this region? Represented through our distributor COMGUARD FZ-LLC in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Yemen, KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan Name your distributors and VADs? The company has only one distributor in the Middle East and India that is COMGUARD FZ-LLC. Briefly tell about your partner ecosystem and engagement strategy? As a channel-only company we believe in co-operation. We work on partnership basis and strive for long-term business relationships based on trust and honesty. Our co-operation is characterised by understanding and openness, and we emphasise this by committing ourselves to transparency and our comprehensive, internationally recognised IT security certification. Within both the business and development units, we work together with specialised partners to create solutions that will provide our clients with effcient and effective security, and added value. Please highlight the major deployments done in the past one year? We have deployed over 40 appliances in Fitness First and similarly in Gulf Marketing Group we have deployment of over 125 appliances. ë
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