Monday, November 17, 2003

Blue Ridge Raises $5 Million for its Network Security

Blue Ridge Networks, a start-up based in Chantilly, Virginia raised $5 million in funding for its secure communications products and service. Blue Ridge's BorderGuard system delivers private and persistent connectivity with support for FIPS 140, Common Criteria, HIPAA compliance, and the Department of Defense SPOCK validation. It can be used in data networks ranging from dial, to dedicated, to 802.11 WLANs, to traditional LANs. The latest funding round was led by new investor Rock Maple Ventures L.P. and included existing investors SpaceVest, North Atlantic Capital Corporation, and The Hodson Trust.
http://www.blueridgenetworks.com