Introduces TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems which scans traffic and determines whether data packets are legitimate or malicious.

Netqwik, a Loudoun web design and computer solutions firm based in Ashburn, Virginia, today announced that it has added another layer of security to its web hosting, deploying TippingPoint Intrusion Prevention Systems to block attacks.

The company states that it has put TippingPoint systems in place to protect all dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting servers at no additional cost. It further explains that an intrusion prevention system is an device that scans traffic and, based on rules, determines whether data packets are legitimate or malicious. In addition to this security feature, each dedicated and virtual dedicated hosting plan includes free rapid setup, a free SSL certificate and 24/7 customer support, physical security and network monitoring.

The company avers that TippingPoint systems deliver network protection, functioning transparently at gigabit speeds to guard against cyber attacks. TippingPoint's Digital Vaccine service updates filters regularly to maintain defense against the latest vulnerabilities, viruses and rogue applications, it adds.