Sourcefire launches virtualisation and cloud computing partner programme

Cyber security firm Sourcefire has announced its Virtual 3D Partner Programme, which is designed to provide hardware, software and services companies with virtual security solutions. Sourcefire says it will allow cloud computing companies and OEMs to leverage its new Sourcefire Virtual 3D Sensor and Sourcefire Virtual Defense Center to help increase customer protection.

The company is currently forging relationships with cloud computing companies, providing them with the ability to add a virtual security sensor into their existing cloud, allowing the vendor to monitor and manage the appliance to protect customer information residing in the cloud.

It is also looking for Virtual OEMs, enabling companies that are already delivering virtual solutions or hardware with additional processing ability to add Sourcefire’s complementary security capabilities – as well as traditional channel partners that can add a Sourcefire virtual security appliance, pre-loaded onto an existing server from other vendors.

“With the launch of Sourcefire’s new Virtual 3D Sensor and Virtual Defense Center, we are enabling partners to easily provide customers with value-added protection without requiring new hardware investments,” says Matt McCormick, VP of business development at Sourcefire.

The Sourcefire Virtual 3D Partners can utilise the recently announced Virtual 3D Sensor and Virtual Defense Center, which can inspect traffic between virtual machines, while also making it easier to deploy and manage sensors at remote sites where resource may be limited.