DiscountASP.NET, has announced it has attained their third competency in Security Solutions, recognizing DiscountASP.NET's expertise and impact in the technology marketplace.

"As a hosting provider that focuses 100% on Windows-based shared web hosting, we are extremely proud to join the expert group of hosts that have attained the Security Solutions competency in the Microsoft Partner Program," said Takeshi Eto VP Marketing for DiscountASP.NET. "This new status provides benefits that will allow us to continue to enhance our product and demonstrates our commitment to providing a secure platform for Microsoft ASP.NET technology and innovation."

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Partner status, DiscountASP.NET had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partner's capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry. DiscountASP.NET attained the Advanced Infrastructure Solutions and Networking Infrastructure competency to qualify for the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner level in 2006. The Security Solutions competency is DiscountASP.NET's third Microsoft competency.

The Security Solutions Competency is designed to recognize the unique skills and requirements of partners specializing in delivering security-based solutions. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners enrolled in this competency have proved their skill in advanced security solutions to help protect customer information assets by building solutions such as security management and operations, security-enhanced wireless VPN and perimeter, and identity and access management solutions. Specializations within the competency include Infrastructure Security and Security Management.