Verizon Business has earned Cisco's Master Security
Specialization, recognizing that the company has fulfilled the
rigorous training requirements and program prerequisites to sell,
deploy and support Cisco Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network
(IP NGN) security solutions.
"This designation underscores Verizon's ability to deliver the
security services and products our customers require to manage
their security and risk postures," said Dr. Peter Tippett, vice
president of security and enterprise innovation, Verizon
Business. "Combined with our recent Master designation for
Unified Communications, this makes Verizon Business among the
industry's elite in delivering Cisco IP NGN-based, secure
integrated communications solutions."
The Cisco Master Security Specialization is designed to
recognize a select group of partners that have invested in advanced
technology skills and have demonstrated success in providing
services for Cisco's value-added security solutions. These
include support for Cisco Security Agent; Cisco Security
Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (Cisco Security MARS);
Network Admission Control; and Cisco IOS(r) Software.
Partners with a highly qualified security practice such as Verizon
Business can achieve a Master Security Specialization.
In addition to the Master Security Specialization, Verizon also
announced on Thursday (March 11) that it has achieved the Master
Unified Communications Specialization and Advanced Data Center
Networking Infrastructure (DCNI) Specialization in Europe to become
the first U.S.-based global service provider to attain all three
designations.
To achieve the Master Security Specialization, partners must
first attain the Advanced Security Specialization. Partners then
need to meet a series of stringent requirements in three
categories: technology capabilities, sales expertise and Cisco
Lifecycle Services. Partners are also required to hold Cisco
and industry-standard technical certification requirements; provide
customer references documenting Cisco-prescribed design and
deployment capabilities; and demonstrate that they have the
infrastructure to support a full menu of Lifecycle Services
offerings and capabilities.
For more information about the Cisco Master Security
Specialization, visit:
http://www.cisco.com/web/partners/program/specializations/security/master/index.html
.
About Verizon Business
Verizon Business, a unit of Verizon Communications (NYSE:
VZ), is a global leader in communications and IT solutions. We
combine professional expertise with one of the world's most
connected IP networks to deliver award-winning communications, IT,
information security and network solutions. We securely
connect today's extended enterprises of widespread and mobile
customers, partners, suppliers and employees - enabling them to
increase productivity and efficiency and help preserve the
environment. Many of the world's largest businesses and
governments - including 96 percent of the Fortune 1000 and
thousands of government agencies and educational institutions -
rely on our professional and managed services and network
technologies to accelerate their business. Find out more at www.verizonbusiness.com.
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