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Independent product
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World leaders in product testing
TECHNOLOGY VALIDATION AND CERTIFICATION
West Coast Labs (WCL) is one of the world’s leading independent test facilities.
Specializing in product testing and certification, WCL provides a range of services for
security technology vendors, to satisfy their needs for independent validation of product
functionality and performance.
With over 10 years experience in testing leading edge technologies, WCL provides an
authoritative and independent service, delivering sound, meaningful technical information
on which critical business decisions can be made.
The company has a global client base of Fortune 500/1000 companies, government
agencies and leading technology developers, providing a wide range of product testing and
technical consultancy services.
WCL is part of the Haymarket Media Group, a privately owned, $400 million multi-national
organization. In line with Haymarket’s corporate philosophy for developing leading market
sector brands, WCL provides an unrivalled standard of service and an effective connection
with security technology buyers and decision-makers worldwide.
With its new, leading-edge Real Time testing program, West Coast Labs is better placed
than any other test facility to provide independent product performance data in 'real time'
across multiple attack vectors.
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Working with West Coast Labs
A FOCUS ON QUALITY AND EXCELLENCE
The WCL business philosophy is founded on quality and excellence with all testing activities
carried out within the requirements of the ISO 17025:2005 accreditation standard for Test
Laboratories.
All testing is carried out in a secure, real-world test environment and within a framework of
confidentiality that ensures integrity of information and test data.
Through a positive and proactive approach to developing and maintaining client
relationships, WCL has built a worldwide client base including all the major leading global
brands. Each client enjoys a sound technical working relationship which ensures maximum
benefit from engaging with an independent test facility.
WCL is also an accredited test laboratory for the CSIA Claims Tested (CCT) Mark Scheme
– a UK Government quality mark initiative for the purchase of IT security products and
services in the public sector equivalent to EAL 1 and 2.
WCL is far more than just a ‘testing house’. As part of the Haymarket Media Group WCL is
a conduit for enabling vendors to deliver relevant technical product information to a global
market of information security buyers and decision-makers.
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Vendor services
Real time testing
The nature of content security threats has evolved considerably as vendors have risen to the
challenge of securing corporate networks.
As the perpetrators of attacks on our networks have become sophisticated, attack vectors
have multiplied and the points of attack more specifically targeted.
WCL's Real Time testing program for content security products and services comprises a
range of live tests across multiple attack vectors for those vendors who seek a high level of
independent validation on real world product performance.
This new and unique live testing and performance validation system is designed to provide
vendors with an accurate independent measurement of Real Time product performance.
Products will be under test 24x7x365, with vendors having continuous access from
anywhere in the world to their products' performance data through their own secure online
interface.
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Vendor services
Product Testing
West Coast Labs offers a full product testing service to objectively validate the performance
and effectiveness of your information security technology.
WCL has the facilities and expertise to carry out complex tests on a single product,
integrated technologies or to undertake full competitive analysis programs. WCL product
testing services include:
l Functionality and performance validation
l Product development and BETA testing
l Evaluation of key technology differentiators
l Competitive analysis
l Certification
l Claims testing
WCL devises test plans and produces test reports that are designed to be relevant to
technical objectives and are of most value to you.
Product Test Reports can take the form of a detailed technical analysis in a White Paper for
internal or external consumption. Reports can also be produced as Executive Summaries
for sales collateral or marketing purposes.
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Vendor services
The Checkmark Certification System
Checkmark is the world’s premier testing certification system for information security
products and services. It is a highly regarded accreditation program that provides End
Users with confirmation of a product or service’s functionality and performance to industryaccepted
standards.
Unlike other certification programs, the Checkmark testing criteria are peer reviewed by the
West Coast Labs Technology Forum - a group of senior IT security professionals in major
corporate organizations around the world - to ensure that standards and accreditation
criteria are an accurate reflection of real world user requirements.
Details of each of the vendor products and services that are certified under the Checkmark
System can be found in the following Technology Groups at www.check-mark.com
Anti-malware
l Anti-Malware
l Anti-Virus Desktop
l Anti-Virus Gateway
l Anti-Virus Server
l Anti-Virus Disinfection
l Anti-Trojan
l Anti-Spyware Desktop
l Anti-Spyware Installed
l Anti-Spyware Gateway
l Anti-Worm
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Content security
l Integrated Threat
Management
l Anti-Spam
l URL Filtering
l Email Filtering
l Email Security
l Exploit Protection
l HIPS
Network security
l Unified Threat
Management
l Firewall
l IPS
l VPN
l Vulnerability Assessment
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Vendor services
Technology Reports
The West Coast Labs Technology Report program is a unique initiative that enables vendors
to deliver technical information - their product USPs - to security buyers around the world in
a meaningful and motivating way.
What will a Technology Report on your product do for a you?
l It will deliver objective and independently validated technical information on your product
to a targeted buying market
l It will achieve a high level of brand and product profile worldwide
l It will provide global certification of your product’s performance and effectiveness.
Technology Report Marketing Deliverables
WCL Technology Reports provide a cost-effective opportunity for vendors to gain maximum
global exposure with a host of marketing benefits, which include:
l Editorial coverage in SC Magazine
l A Product Test Report
l Checkmark Certification
l Global Reprint Licenses for all material
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Vendor services
Claims Testing Services
West Coast Labs is an accredited test laboratory for the UK Government’s Claims Tested
(CCT) Mark Scheme, through which all public sector organizations are recommended to
purchase only those information security products and services that are registered, tested
and accredited under the CCT Scheme.
WCL can work with you in following the procedures involved in achieving the CCT Mark and
assist in the development of application documents, product claims, test specifications,
methodologies and their effective execution.
We can also advise how Checkmark Certifications can be used and included in the CCT
Claims Process.
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Vendor services
Marketing Deliverables
WCL is able to connect vendors with a global buying market in a way that no other test
facility can.
High volume, unique visitors come to the WCL online knowledge base every month to
access product information and test reports. Also, WCL Technology Reports are published
through SC Magazine – the world’s #1 information security magazine reaching many tens of
thousands of security buyers and decision-makers every month
WCL also provides its clients with a portfolio of marketing deliverables to deliver
independently validated product information to their customers in an effective and
compelling way.
Product Test Reports
These detailed test reports contain all the relevant information appertaining to individual test
programs and provide readers with a detailed technical insight into product performance
and effectiveness.
Executive Summaries
These reports are effective pieces of marketing collateral, with graphics and test highlights
that convey the most critical aspects of test projects, including a summary of the results.
Webcasts
In conjunction with SC Magazine, WCL can produce a Webcast to highlight key testing
results and drive prospective buyers to learn more about the product or service featured.
The webcast is extensively promoted and can be posted to a vendor Web site and hosted
on the WCL site.
Podcasts
A short to medium length recorded program that highlights key results from a testing
program that can include interviews with senior WCL test engineers and client personnel.
PowerPoint Presentations
WCL can create a meaningful slide presentation for use by marketing teams in conveying
the key results of product test programs.
Reprint Licenses
WCL clients have license to reproduce all product test reports.
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USA Sales
T +1 (949) 870 3250
Europe Sales
T +44 (0) 2920 548 400
China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan Sales
T +86 1 343 921 7464
Corporate Office and Test Facilities
US Headquarters and Test Facility
West Coast Labs
16842 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 125,
Irvine, California, CA92606, USA
T +1 (949) 870 3250, F +1 (949) 251 1586
European Headquarters and Test Facility
West Coast Labs
Unit 9, Oak Tree Court, Mulberry Drive
Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RS, UK
T +44 (0) 2920 548400, F +44 (0) 2920 548401
Asia Headquarters and Test Facility
A2/9 Lower Ground Floor, Safdarjung Enclave,
Main Africs Avenue Road, New Delhi 110 029, India
T +91 (0) 11 4602 0622, F +91 (0) 11 4602 0633
Test Facilities also in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney
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