August 10, 2004 - (HostReview.com) - Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS), the Secure Networks CompanyTM, today announced that Mount Union College has chosen Enterasys' industry-leading Secure NetworksTM solution to protect sensitive data and prevent internal and external threats to its network.

Mount Union, of Alliance, Ohio, turned to Enterasys for a complete solution that provides the performance, control and-most importantly-the security its growing network requires. "Enterasys' Secure Networks solution fits our needs perfectly," said Tina Stuchell, director of IT for Mount Union College.

Ensuring that the confidential data on the network is safe from unauthorized access or damage is a top priority for the College. In addition, with 2,100 students, 125 faculty and 200 staff attaching to the network with laptops, PCs, PDAs and other devices, the risk of damage and network downtime from internal and external threats is exceptionally high.

Mount Union has deployed an all-Enterasys network of MatrixTM switches and XSR routers as well as NetSightTM Atlas Automated Security Manager software. NetSight Atlas takes security events from Enterasys' DragonTM Intrusion Response, locates the exact port on the Matrix switch where attacks are entering the network, and takes action against only the affected port/user, stopping the threat.

"Colleges, like any enterprise, need their networks continuously available to support a wide range of activities, and they also need to protect the information on those networks from unauthorized access," said Cynthia Gallant, senior vice president of Secure Networks for Enterasys.

Mount Union College is the latest in a long line of education institutions using Enterasys Secure Networks solutions. "Our history of delivering customized solutions that meet the needs of the higher education market was a key factor in Mount Union's choice of Enterasys," said Mike Trites, regional vice president of sales for Enterasys.

Enterasys' industry-leading Secure Networks technology and solutions provide the highest infrastructure security available today. Secure Networks delivers the most granular level of security, providing visibility and control down to the network device, individual user and application level.

Enterasys Networks (NYSE: ETS) is a global provider of Secure NetworksTM for enterprise customers. Enterasys' innovative network infrastructure offerings deliver the security, productivity and adaptability benefits required by Global 2000 organizations, coupled with the industry's strongest service and support.