McAfee Bolsters Security for City of St. Paul During the 2008 Republican National Convention

St. Paul, the second most populous city in Minnesota it is the historical and cultural heart of Minnesota and the seat of state government. The City wanted to strengthen its overall security posture, using the Republican National Convention as a catalyst for implementing security controls. The City of St. Paul utilizes a number of McAfee solutions to safeguard its 3,300 nodes, desktops, and servers. In preparation for the Republican National Convention (RNC) in early September 2008, the city selected McAfee Network Access Control and McAfee Network Security Platforms (formerly McAfee IntruShield Network Intrusion Prevention System) to enhance its security profile. The McAfee Network Security Platform also protects the link between the City's network and the St. Paul Public Library network.