General Info

Nevis Networks specializes in providing security systems services. It was founded in 2002 with the mission to create a network infrastructure-based security solution that combines high-speed security processing at low latency - full LAN security with no compromise to performance. Through utilization of its own ASIC-based technology, Nevis Network builds LAN security systems that forge a Personal DMZ, which adds a new layer of security policies for each individual user. The company s security solutions, which operate at wirespeed, combine real-time, dynamic access control, in-depth threat detection and containment and visibility to ensure data integrity, network availability and regulatory compliance to its customers. Nevis Networks has raised a total of approximately $40 million in three rounds of funding from premier venture capital firms that include New Enterprise Associates, BlueRun Ventures and New Path Ventures. The company was founded by an ASIC engineer from Juniper Networks and a software engineering manager from Cisco Systems. The company maintains operations in Mountain View, Calif.