NetLib and the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Join Forces to Improve Database Security Nationwide for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Government Agencies, Education and Non-Profits

STAMFORD, Conn. and EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NetLib, a leader in database encryption software, and the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving cyber security posture in the public and private sectors, today announced a new partnership to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality solution for state and local, governments, public education entities and non-profits to combat the number one critical business issue today: Data Protection.

Understanding the extreme importance of protecting sensitive and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data as mandated by Data Breach Notification Laws combined with a challenging economic climate particularly for the government sector, NetLib is providing a special limited time only significant collaborative discount through CIS to state and local governments, public education entities and non-profits to make it more affordable to leverage the power of its award winning Encryptionizer® software, which delivers an enterprise level protection and pricing for all sized organizations.  For more information about NetLib's Encryptionizer, go to www.netlib.com. For details about how to participate in this special purchasing offer, visit the CIS Trusted Purchasing Alliance at http://alliance.cisecurity.org.

"CIS serves as a trusted resource to help organizations in the public and private sectors improve their cyber security posture," said William Pelgrin , CIS President and CEO.  "We are pleased to be collaborating with NetLib to help make cost-effective solutions available that will have a positive impact on our overall security."

"For more than two decades, protecting sensitive data has been NetLib's top priority," stated Neil Weicher, Founder and CTO, NetLib. "These are difficult and confusing times for businesses everywhere trying to tackle the growing security threats. However, through this partnership and the leadership of CIS in providing its customers with key resources that significantly improve their security effectiveness, we can win both the battle and the war in Cyber Security."

About the Center for Internet Security

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the cyber security readiness and response of public and private sector entities, with a commitment to excellence through collaboration. CIS comprises three divisions: the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, which serves as a key cyber security resource for the nation's state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) governments; the Security Benchmarks Division, which provides consensus best practice standards for security configurations; and the Trusted Purchasing Alliance, which serves SLTT governments and not-for-profits in achieving a greater cyber security posture through trusted expert guidance and cost-effective procurement.

About NetLib®

NetLib® is a leading provider in database security for large, medium and small businesses, organizations and government agencies. Protecting valuable databases and sensitive data is important to maintain business stability for our customers, as well as for the growing areas of compliance. NetLib® Encryptionizer®, the company's flagship product, is deployed in banks, credit card processors, online merchants, hospitals, and government agencies worldwide. It offers a flexible environment enabling automatic, whole database or file encryption as well as an optional API set.

Based in Stamford, Connecticut, for over 20 years, NetLib's commitment has and will always be to our customers. Our patented database encryption software supports the physical, virtual and cloud environments, from the desktop to enterprise server, to meet the ever-changing needs of you, our customer. For more information, visit us at www.netlib.com.

Media / Analyst Contact:

For NetLib
[email protected]
(203) 321-1278

For CIS
Krista Montie
Director of Communications
Center for Internet Security
(518) 266-3460
[email protected]

SOURCE NetLib