In response to the network environment and needs of client companies, SOFTBANK BB Corp. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo: President & CEO: Masayoshi Son "SOFTBANK BB" below) is pleased to announce the launching "B-Security - Security on Demand -" ("B-Security" below), total security solution for corporate clients that enables clients to use just adding functions they need, on August 1, 2003. The service offers three different options ("B-Security 500", "B-Security 1000", and "B-Security 2000") depending on the scale of client's network. As an introductory offer, Clients who apply "B-Security 1000" service for middle-scale networks by October 31, 2003 will receive campaign prices of the initial charge and monthly charge, and one-month free service of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) (*1).
As companies are striving to cut network-operating costs due to the aggravation of business condition, network system security and failsafe security measures have become a major management issue irrespective of the scale of companies. In response to this situation, SOFTBANK BB is offering an on-demand security solution that both achieves security at client companies and offers cost effectiveness. This solution allows clients to select functions according to their security policy and to add functions flexibly as conditions change.
"B-Security" is a packaged service targeted at companies that have subscribed to SOFTBANK BB's corporate high-speed optical fiber access service and includes:
In addition to this package the service offers extra functions to meet clients need such as a firewall function, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Active Defense System (ADS) (*3), VPN function, load balancing function (*4), and hot standby function (*5). SOFTBANK BB is working to further enhance functionality and has plans in the future to offer additional security functions such as remote user VPN, contents filtering, and virus checking.
For the launch of the service, SOFTBANK BB is conducting an introductory campaign for "B-Security 1000". Clients who apply "B-Security 1000" service by October 31, 2003 will receive campaign prices for the initial charge and monthly charge and the Intrusion Detection System (IDS*) for free for a month as an introductory offer. This campaign will offer to clients the opportunity to test IDS functions and allow them to detect and control intrusions that cannot be defended by a firewall all free of charge.
As part of its service to provide broadband infrastructure to corporate clients, SOFTBANK BB has set up a center to respond to breakdowns 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The company is committed to gaining client confidence by providing reliable service and a strong range of services that support a wide range of company businesses. SOFTBANK BB will continue to work to upgrade the stable operation of its network and its solutions and contribute to expanding its clients' broadband infrastructure.
| B-Security 1000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Charges | Campaign Charges* | |||
| Initial charge | Monthly charge | Initial charge | Monthly charge | |
| Basic service | 100,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 80,000 yen | 20,000 yen |
| Firewall function | 50,000 yen | 70,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 40,000 yen |
| IDS/ADS function | 50,000 yen | 90,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 40,000 yen |
| VPN function (one location) | 50,000 yen | 40,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
| Load balancing function | 50,000 yen | 80,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 40,000 yen |
| Hot standby function | 100,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 80,000 yen | 40,000 yen |
| 24 hour onsite maintenance | Included in basic service | Included in basic service | Included in basic service | Included in basic service |
| Onsite installation | 50,000 yen | - | 10,000 yen | - |
| Installation after normal business hours | 80,000 yen | - | 64,000 yen | - |
| B-Security 500 | B-Security 2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial charge | Monthly charge | Initial charge | Monthly charge | |
| Basic service | 50,000 yen | 10,000 yen | 200,000 yen | 30,000 yen |
| Firewall function | 20,000 yen | 20,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 120,000 yen |
| IDS/ADS function | 80,000 yen | 25,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 120,000 yen |
| VPN function (one location) | 50,000 yen | 30,000 yen | 50,000 yen | 50,000 yen |
| Load balancing function | - | - | 50,000 yen | 120,000 yen |
| Hot standby function | - | - | 200,000 yen | 70,000 yen |
| 24 hour onsite maintenance | 10,000 yen | 20,000 yen | Included in basic service | Included in basic service |
| Onsite installation | 50,000 yen | - | 50,000 yen | - |
| Installation after normal business hours | 80,000 yen | - | 80,000 yen | - |
| Trade name | SOFTBANK BB Corp. |
|---|---|
| Head office | 24-1 Nihonbashi Hakozaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo |
| Representative | President and CEO: Masayoshi Son |
| Date of Establishment | May 16, 2000 |
| Date of merger | January 7, 2003 |
| Type of Business | The Company engages in the provision of broadband infrastructure and services centering on Yahoo! BB as well as in technical development, marketing, sales and support. The Company offers IT-related distribution and services, supervises, and administers affiliated broadband and e-commerce companies. |
| Paid-in capital | 63 billion Yen |
