Web Hosting Company Cogent Launches Managed Security Service

Cogent Communications Group, Inc. announced it is offering customers and prospects two levels of Managed Security services to further enhance their dedicated Internet access connection.

"A trusted partner, TGS will provide the expertise and hands-on management skills necessary to run what will operate very much like a division of Cogent Communications," said Dave Schaeffer, CEO of Cogent.

Cogent's Advanced and Premium level services, available immediately, are designed to protect customers' Internet connections against threat of disruption due to security breaches and viruses.

"This will enable Cogent to remain focused on its' core competency, which is Internet connectivity and transport services, and let us provide business customers with a level of security that will safeguard them against external threats that present themselves all too often in the business community," continued Dave Schaeffer.
 
Cogent will offer this service to customers through an agreement with Tekmark Global Solutions (TGS), a third party provider of security services. Cogent will maintain the direct customer relationship and handle all issues and requests related to the managed security service.