NetScreen Called Leader by Gartner

October 2, 2002 -- Network security solution provider NetScreen Technologies Inc. (NetScreen.com) announced on Monday that it has been recognized as a leader in the firewall and virtual private network businesses by research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

NetScreen says it has been positioned in the "Leaders" quadrant of Gartner’s Firewall Magic Quadrant, identifying the company’s strong ability to execute and the completeness of its vision. NetScreen says its position in the VPN Magic Quadrant has shifted to signify its position as a "Visionary."

Gartner’s Magic Quadrant positions vendors in a particular market segment according to their vision and ability to execute. Leaders are defined by Gartner as companies performing well today, while visionaries are described as having a clear vision of market direction and are focused on preparing for it, but can still improve in optimizing service delivery.

"From our first integrated firewall and VPN appliance, a ground-breaking approach to addressing shortfalls in legacy software-based solutions, to our award-winning line of security systems, NetScreen's foundation is built on innovation," says David Flynn, vice president of marketing at NetScreen. "Our recent acquisition of OneSecure enables us to easily integrate the industry's first intrusion detection and prevention technology into our product line, demonstrating our continued commitment to delivering innovative solutions and influencing market directions."