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Trusted Network Technologies Expands Management Team with the Addition of Engineering VP Mark Bell
ATLANTA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - July 26, 2004 - Trusted Network Technologies Inc. (TNT), the developer of identity-based access control solutions for securing internal networks, today announced that former HP senior director, Mark Bell, has joined the company as VP of engineering, responsible for driving product development and building the development team. Bell brings over 20 years of engineering management leadership experience, as well as 15 plus years in new product development of trusted systems technologies in both Fortune 100 and start-up companies.
"We are pleased to have Mark on board. He will provide valuable insight on enterprise software strategy and operations, and help expand our product vision as well as our development team," said Steve Gant, founder and CEO, TNT. "Mark has an excellent reputation for delivering quality products."
"With the growing issues involved with controlling access to corporate networks, it's inspiring to work with a group that's found a simple way to solve this problem," said Bell. "I'm looking forward to contributing my expertise to get this product out to the enterprises that need it."
Bell recently served as the senior director of the Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) Internet and System Security Lab, where he was responsible for a globally distributed R&D organization producing trusted system solutions for enterprise-class customers. Prior to HP, Bell functioned in engineering management positions at Secureware Inc. (an acquisition of HP), Tektronix Inc. (NYSE: TEK), and as a direct contributor at NCR. Bell received his B.A. in mathematics from The Citadel, M.S. in software development from the University of South Carolina, and holds certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
TNT has invented a method for placing encrypted and digitally signed identity information into TCP/IP packets. Their patented software and appliance solution controls access to network assets by allowing or denying access based on that identity and appropriate policies. Through this identity-based approach to network security, users that cannot be identified simply are not able to connect. As a result, critical assets are virtually shielded. The company is currently hiring additional development staff as they focus on the next stage of product development.
About Trusted Network Technologies Inc.
Trusted Network Technologies (TNT) develops identity-based access control solutions for securing internal networks. TNT's patented software and appliance solution, Identity(TM), inserts identity into each user session at the packet level, allowing only authorized packets to reach targeted systems. By proactively, continuously and transparently identifying users before connection and providing in-depth reporting, TNT helps customers shield their critical assets and attain regulatory compliance at a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional security approaches. Privately held and backed by top-tier investors including Charles River Ventures, Flagship Ventures and JK&B Capital, TNT is headquartered in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.trustednetworktech.com or call 678-990-5430.
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