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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1994) |
| Founder | Chris Klaus |
| Fate | Acquired by IBM; division later consolidated |
| Headquarters | 6303 Barfield Road, Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Key people | Ginni Rometty (Chairman, President, and CEO) |
| Services | Computer security |
| Parent | IBM (2006–2011) |
| Website | iss.net (archived) |
Internet Security Systems, Inc., often known simply as ISS or ISSX (after its former NASDAQ ticker symbol), was a provider of security software and managed security services. It provided software and services for computers, servers, networks, and remote locations that involve preemptive security against threats before they affect a business.[1] Founded in 1994, the company was acquired by IBM in 2006.
- ^ Newman, Robert (2009). Computer Security: Protecting Digital Resources. Boston: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. p. 428. ISBN 978-0763759940.