Other Security Software

Other security software covers emerging security functions that do not fit well into an existing category. It also covers some of the underlying security functions, such as encryption tools and algorithms, that are the basis for many security functions found in other software and hardware products. Also included in this category are products that fit a specific need but have yet to become established in the marketplace. Products currently in this category will either grow into their own categories or eventually be incorporated into the other market segments.

For 2006, areas covered by other security software include, but are not restricted to, encryption toolkits, file encryption products, database security, storage security, standalone VPN and VPN clients, wireless security, Web services security, and secure operating systems. Note that the products covered here (especially for wireless and Web services) are only those that do not qualify for one of the more established categories. The following are representative vendors and products in this market:

• Certicom (movianCrypt and Security Builder)
• ExaGrid (Intelligent Disk-based Data Protection)
• Green Hills Software (INTEGRITY)
• Protegrity (Secure.Data)
• RSA Security (BSAFE)
• Vordel (VordelSecure)