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IBM Targets Threats Against Web 2.0 Systems: Page 2 of 2

"Simple firewalls aren't sufficiently intelligent" to deal with today's bespoke threats, said Noonan, in an interview at Interop in Las Vegas.

IBM acquired Internet Security Systems in October for $1.3 billion in an effort to build a centerpiece for its broad range of security products and services. Noonan, who was CEO at ISS, said the unit has seen substantial growth under IBM. "Our heads are spinning," said Noonan, though he declined to provide specific figures, citing IBM policy.

ISS posted annual revenue of about $350 million before its acquisition by IBM.

Noonan said access to IBM research labs in locations such as Haifa, Israel, and Yorktown Heights, N.Y., has bolstered ISS's ability to roll out new products. "We're like kids in a candy store at those labs," he said.