nCircle is the leader in enterprise-class vulnerability and risk management solutions. Only nCircle delivers a comprehensive proactive security solution that helps organizations measure, manage and reduce network security risk cost effectively. nCircle's unique continuous and comprehensive risk profiling technology delivers end-point intelligence that serves as the foundation for a balanced security ecosystem.
The Beginning
Founded in 2001, nCircle is privately held.
The Success Team
Abe Kleinfeld, President and CEO
Mark Elchinoff, Chief Financial Officer
Tim Keanini, Chief Technology Officer
Rob Byrne, Vice President of Engineering
Karl Hutter, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Elizabeth Ireland, Vice President of Marketing
Gus Malezis, Vice President of Sales
Stefan Petry, Vice President of Product Management
"The threat environment is constantly changing and enterprises need to stay ahead of the game by proactively measuring, managing and reducing security risks to their network. nCircle offers solution for
continuous
operation so that vulnerabilities in an enterprises dynamic environment are effectively prioritized before security breaches can occur."
Rick Justice, Chief Editor
What makes nCircle an Info Security "Hot Company" 2006:
Products & Technologies
nCircle's unique continuous and comprehensive risk profiling technology delivers end-point intelligence that serves as the foundation for a balanced security ecosystem. With nCircle, organizations can:
Measure network security risk using objective metrics
Manage network security risk through dashboard reporting and integration with enterprise systems
Reduce network security risk by focusing IT resources where they are needed most
nCircle has been a leader in vulnerability and risk management innovation. nCircle was the first to deliver a complete vulnerability and risk management system moving the market beyond simple penetration tests - enabling enterprise customers to focus on security processes not just one-time vulnerability assessments.
People & Investors
The company is led by Abe Kleinfeld who has served as President and CEO of nCircle since early 2003 and
brings more than 25 years of successful management experience in the high
technology industry.
High energy. Hard working. Vibrant. A professional yet casual and fun work environment. An outstanding management team with dedicated employees that are making important contributions to our business every day. nCircle recognizes that its continued success depends on the talent and dedication of its employees. Recognized as one of the best places to work in the Bay Area, 2005, nCircle truly believes in living up to its corporate values, communication, learning, excellence, commitment, integrity and respect.
Investors include Alta Partners, BV Capital, Menlo Ventures, Visa,
Court Square Ventures, Guide Ventures, Industry Ventures, Millennium Hanson, Tall Oaks Capital and Sands Brothers.
Performance & Growth
nCircle solutions are now at work in global companies in a wide range of industries, including financial services, insurance, manufacturing, services and government agencies. Customers include Visa, American Express, USAID and U.S. Cellular. And 96% of nCircle customers buy again within 12 months of initial purchase.
nCircle was recently recognized in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, ranking 195 th among the fastest growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on a percentage revenue growth over five years, from 2000-2004. nCircle grew 840% during this time. In addition, nCircle ranked number 18 on the 2005 Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50, which recognizes the fastest growing technology companies in Silicon Valley.
Potential & Strategies
nCircle is the only provider of a true appliance-based solution, minimizing cost and complexity in enterprise deployment and management, while providing virtually unlimited scalability. nCircle is the only vulnerability and risk management system to be Common Criteria certified at EAL level 3, This is a comprehensive third party certification recognized in 23 counties on the strength of the security processes in the company and the processes around creating and delivering products.
nCircle has been awarded a patent for integrating Vulnerability Management with IDS and is the first provider with a 24 hour SLA for critical Microsoft vulnerabilities, ensuring that when Microsoft announces new vulnerabilities on Patch Tuesday, within 24 hours nCircle customers can discover them on their global networks. nCircle supports this money back guarantee is backed up with the largest and most productive Vulnerability and Exposure Research Team (VERT) in the industry.
nCircle works with leading technology and distribution partners to deliver comprehensive network security solutions across the globe. Technology partners include Cisco, ArcSight, Juniper, Citadel, Preventsys, eSecurity and NetForensics and international channel partners include Kyocera, equIP, GTSI and RBG Group and Selesta.
nCircle Network Security, Inc.
101 Second Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94105 USA
Toll Free: (888) 464-2900
Tel: (415) 625-5900
www.ncircle.com
