BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossbeam Systems, Inc., the leading provider of next-generation security platforms for high-performance networks, today announced that security solutions provider FishNet Security has joined its Crossbeam Accredited Service Provider (CASP) program as an accredited support partner, further strengthening Crossbeam's ecosystem of strategic partners who sell Crossbeam solutions and provide professional services, training and technical support.

"Crossbeam fits well into our portfolio of leading network security products," said Tom Schmatz, vice president of support services at FishNet Security. "The CASP certification will enhance our ability to serve the needs of customers looking to take advantage of the X-Series technology, while delivering the highest levels of service and support that they have come to expect from FishNet Security."

Committed to security excellence, FishNet Security is a leading provider of information security solutions that combine technology, services, support and training. FishNet solutions have enabled 3,000 clients to better manage risk, meet compliance requirements and reduce costs while maximizing security effectiveness and operational efficiency.

"The CASP program ensures that as Crossbeam grows, we can maintain the superior support that customers demand," said Jay Miller, vice president of global channels at Crossbeam Systems. "FishNet's trained engineers have a track record of responding quickly to Crossbeam customers and supporting their needs. The certification will take their expertise to the next level of service excellence."

A core requirement of becoming a CASP-Support partner is the ability to provide 24-hour technical support. Partners are also required to undergo intensive training in order to deliver advanced technical remediation to customers. By taking steps to certify its partners through this invitation-only program, Crossbeam ensures that CASP partners' processes, expertise and support all meet rigorous standards for service excellence.

"FishNet has the dedicated around-the-clock expertise and infrastructure that meets the requirements of the program to support our customers," said Keyur Patel, Crossbeam's director of worldwide technical support. "FishNet has also shown its commitment to Crossbeam by being one of our premier dedicated X-Series product partners in the U.S., and now by working through our comprehensive CASP audit process."

Crossbeam's X-Series security platform virtualizes best-in-class security applications on a scalable, carrier-class chassis. High-performance networks deploy the X-Series to consolidate security infrastructure without compromising extreme throughput or reliability. Because the X-Series is capable of collapsing entire multi-vendor network segments onto a single device, it delivers the lowest total cost of ownership among competing security solutions. For more information on Crossbeam's innovative X-Series platform, please visit http://www.crossbeam.com/products/x-series.php.

About FishNet

FishNet Security is the #1 provider of information security solutions that combine technology, services, support and training. Organizations are opening their computing environments to accelerate business initiatives. Unfortunately, with limited budget and resources to manage risk, uninformed decisions result in data breaches, negative publicity, decreased revenue, and disruption of services. Providing the most comprehensive security offering, FishNet Security enables clients to manage risk, meet compliance requirements, and reduce costs while maximizing security effectiveness and operational efficiency. Unlike Systems Integrators, Technology Resellers, and VARS, FishNet Security is committed to information security excellence and has a track record of delivering quality solutions to over 3,000 clients nationwide.

About Crossbeam

Crossbeam Systems, Inc. transforms the way enterprises, service providers and government agencies architect and deliver security services. The basis of Crossbeam's solution is its Next Generation Security Platform, a highly scalable software and hardware platform that facilitates the consolidation, virtualization and simplification of security services delivery, while preserving the customers' choice of best-of-breed security applications. Crossbeam offers the only security platform that delivers unparalleled network performance, scalability, adaptability and resiliency. Customers choose Crossbeam to intelligently manage risk, accelerate and maintain compliance, and protect their businesses from evolving threats. Crossbeam is headquartered in Boxborough, Mass., and has offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. More information is available at www.crossbeam.com.

Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of Crossbeam Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names not owned by Crossbeam mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

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