As of December 18, 2000, AXENT Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Symantec Corp. AXENT Technologies, Inc. provides electronic security software solutions that address security issues of organizations deploying business applications over the Internet or internally via intranets. It offers its solutions in the areas of vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, firewalls, virtual private networks, single sign-on, Web access, and management of the security environment. The company serves government agencies, companies, and public accounting firms. It has strategic partnerships with Baltimore Technologies, BMC Software, Cobalt Networks, Compaq Computer Corporation, Entrust Technologies, Hewlett Packard, Radware, and Tivoli Systems. AXENT Technologies, Inc. is based in Rockville, Maryland.