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Arcsight: ArcSight is making strong moves into the SIM space, a product area we see as key for enterprise security management.

IntruVert Networks: IntruVert's thing is high-speed IDS--up to 2 Gbps--and enterprise management. And its IntruShield is OSEC-compliant to boot.

NetScreen Technologies: NetScreen makes the definitive hardware firewall. With its recent acquisition of OneSecure, the company is poised for some interesting integration between the product lines.

Norman Data Defense Systems: Just when you thought you knew virus detection, Norman Data Systems is putting a virtual PC in its engine to actively monitor application activity. Suspicious code is identified by what it does, not by how it looks.

Novell: Novell's strength is in eDirectory, NMAS and iChain for authentication, user management and access control. Now if the company could only get the marketing right.

Okena: Okena's StormFront and StormWatch products are leading the HIP space, and we expect to see improvements in the coming year.

SilentRunner: SilentRunner, a subsidiary of Raytheon, is repositioning its network intrusion detection product as a network forensics and monitoring tool.

Symantec: With its recent acquisitions of Recourse Technologies and RipTech and its previous purchase of Axent, Symantec is making a strong play into the enterprise market.

TippingPoint Technologies: TippingPoint is addressing the need for high-speed IDS with more intelligent event reporting. Although we had some problems in initial tests (see "Tipping the Scales" ) the company is on the right track.

ZoneLabs: Known for its personal firewall, ZoneLabs is making a huge play for centrally managed desktop firewalls through a strong management platform and an aggressive partnering strategy.