Front Porch, Inc.
PorchLight Security Messaging
- Conference
- DEMO 06
- Market Segment
- Enterprise IT infrastructure
- Funding
- Founded in 1998 and profitable since 2002, Front Porch is currently funded through revenue from ongoing operations. Front Porch is a privately held company with original funding of more than $20 million from Qualcomm, Sempra Ventures and Angel Investors. Front Porch is seeking partnership opportunities to open new markets.
- Competitors
- No direct competitors with a proven messaging platform at this time. Potential competitors include intrusion-prevention system developers and client anti-virus/security software companies.
- Product Description
- Bridging the gap between security detection/prevention and end user notification, PorchLight Security Messaging (PLSM) combines Front Porch’s proven messaging technology with leading intrusion-prevention systems. Using PLSM and IPS triggers, network administrators can automatically inform end users of security compromises, viruses, spyware and malicious activities, and enable self-provisioning of fixes, patches and updates by sending alerts directly to the browsers of the affected users.
- Market Opportunity
- According to digital risk management firm mi2g, malware, including viruses, worms and Trojans, cost global businesses between $169 billion and $204 billion in 2004 (approximately $300 per Windows machine). The $8 billion security software market is expected to grow to $16 billion by 2008, according to IDC security analyst Charles Kolodgy.
- DEMO Says
- Front Porch turns the light on security, by messaging directly to end users about activities and vulnerabilities that leave them exposed to security risks. Where typical communications techniques have failed, this direct-to-browser messaging platform allows network administrators and service providers to grab the attention of their clients and customers. Front Porch promotes more secure environments while improving customer experience through direct communication.
- Contact
- Raul Vaughn
- rvaughn@frontporch.com
- Company Address
-
19043-C Standard Road
Sonora , CA 95370 - Phone
- 209-288-5500
- Fax
- 209-288-5505
- URL
- www.frontporch.com
- Corporate Officers
- Zachary Britton, CEO; Derek Maxson, CTO
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