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Do Breach Detection Systems Live Up to the Hype?

July 31, 2013
NSS Labs announces results from first-ever public third-party tests of breach detection systems

AUSTIN, Texas – July 31, 2013 − NSS Labs today released a new Breach Detection Buyer’s Guide to help enterprises understand the key criteria when selecting a BDS solution along with the first set of Product Analysis Reports (PARs) of Breach Detection Systems (BDS). These reports take a critical look at the capabilities and limitations of the BDS products tested.

The new NSS Breach Detection Buyer’s Guide and Product Analysis Reports are available for the following vendors:

  • AhnLab MDS 2.1
  • Fidelis XPS 7.4.2
  • FireEye MPS 6.2

Commentary: NSS Labs Chief Executive Officer Vikram Phatak

“Breach detection is one of the most promising security technologies in a long while and we are excited to be the first to test products in this market,” said Vikram Phatak, CEO at NSS Labs. “This is a rapidly evolving space with several key vendors launching BDS solutions in the coming months, so NSS will continue to test and evaluate products in the Breach Detection market as it grows.”