opswat , founded in 2002 by benny czarny , is a san francisco-based software company that provides software engineers and information technology workers with security software development tools and services .

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opswat <EOT> 2018 opswat , inc . all rights reserved . opswat® , metadefender® , metaaccess , trust no file , trust no device and the opswat logo are trademarks of opswat , inc .

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opswat ' s certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to xvirus for opswat ' s anti - malware certification category . the opswat . . .

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the opswat certified security application program has awarded gold certification to winmagic for hard disk encryption . originally launched in 2007 , opswat ' s . . .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to clearsight for anti - malware . originally launched in 2007 , opswat ' s . . .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to sentinelone for anti - malware . originally launched in 2007 , opswat ' s . . .

opswat and skd labs announced they will partner to enhance opswat ' s certified security application program . together the companies will provide the highest . . .

opswat and se labs announced they will partner to assess the compatibility and overall quality of endpoint cyber security applications . this opswat - se labs partnership ensures that opswat - certified applications will conform to the highest standard of quality .

opswat partners with av - test and av - comparatives as part of its enhanced certified security applications program . the partnerships add to opswat’s certified security application program’s compatibility tests to certify application’s detection quality , as well as opswat’s tests for false positive responsiveness .

opswat and carbon black recommend that all security application vendors learn more about the opswat certification program and certify their latest versions before public release . additionally , it administrators can use opswat’s list of certified security applications as a resource before purchasing a security solution .

learn more about the technologies that power opswat’s industry - leading metadefender and metaaccess products .

yoav melamed , chief technology officer at bulwarx discusses the benefits of partnering with opswat .

opswat is a global cyber security company that has provided security solutions for enterprises since . . .

asha kaylur , direct of product marketing at citrix , discusses the benefits of partnering with opswat .

joe peck , senior director of product management at f5 discusses the benefits of partnering with opswat .

opswat and icsa labs encourage all anti - malware , encryption , and patch management vendors to learn more about the enhanced program , and to submit their latest versions for certification prior to public release . opswat highly recommends all system administrators check opswat ' s list of certified security applications before purchasing one .

we are sorry you had a bad experience at opswat . opswat strives to create an environment where you will succeed . we are happy to say that many of our employees strive for great things and continue

gabby nizri , & nbsp ; chief executive officer at ayehu discusses the benefits of partnering with opswat .

the opswat metadefender vulnerability engine identifies known application vulnerabilities and reports them by severity level . the . . .

learn more about vmware ' s integration with opswat metaaccess , a next - generation cloud access control solution .

av - test , av - comparatives and opswat encourage all anti - malware , patch management , and encryption application vendors to learn more about the enhanced program and benefits , and certify their latest versions prior to public release . opswat also recommends that all it administrators check opswat’s list of certified security applications before making a purchase decision .

in early december 2017 , opswat announced that opendocument text files are supported in metadefender for data sanitization . . .

opswat is an industry leader in security software and solutions . opswat ' s certified security application program was first developed in 2007 after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 opswat oem customers , including leading solutions from vendors like cisco , citrix , and sonicwall . the program now supports over 1 , 000 applications from hundreds of anti - malware engines .

av - test , av - comparatives and opswat encourage all anti - malware , patch management , and encryption application vendors to learn more about the enhanced program and benefits , and certify their latest versions prior to public release . opswat also recommends that all it administrators check opswat ' s list of certified security applications before making a purchase decision .

travis witteveen , ceo of avira , discusses the benefits and improved criteria of opswat ' s certified security application program .

opswat has partnered with av - test , av - comparatives , virus bulletin , se labs , skd labs and icsa labs to test the performance , protection , and usability of anti - malware applications . all opswat gold certified applications must have high test scores from one or more of these leading testing institutes in order to be eligible for opswat gold badges .

“opswat is proud to award silver certification to carbon black’s cb defense , ” said cristina stet , certification manager at opswat . “as malware continues to evolve , next - generation anti - malware solutions like cb defense grow ever more important . ”

we offer a number of free tools to home users for their personal use and to it admins to prototype opswat products .

in november 2017 , we published a blog post about how opswat data sanitization ( cdr ) blocks macro - less . . .

opswat will list cb defense as a silver certified security application on opswat . com . products that receive opswat silver certification are strongly compatible with industry - leading nac and ssl vpn solutions , such as citrix access gateway , juniper host checker , f5 firepass® , and others . silver - certified products are able to be detected by these technology solutions , and some remediation and assessment actions are supported .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to 360skylar , a product from 360 enterprise security group , for . . .

opswat testing includes information on the type of feedback channels available to document false positive submissions and vendor reaction time to a false positive submission .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to rcs lt for their anti - malware product combo cleaner . originally . . .

opswat ' s certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to zemana for its anti - malware certification category . originally launched . . .

opswat holds six technology patents and is continually innovating to provide comprehensive solutions for advanced threat prevention and next generation network access control on the market .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to max secure software for anti - malware . originally launched in 2007 , . . .

opswat today announced its partnership with av - test and av - comparatives as part of its enhanced certified security applications program . originally launched in 2007 , the program currently supports over 1 , 000 applications from various anti - malware engines to ensure their compatibility with all leading access control solutions . the new partnerships add to opswat’s certified security application program’s compatibility tests to certify application’s detection quality , as well as opswat’s tests for false positive responsiveness .

originally launched in 2007 , opswat ' s certified security application program was first developed after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 opswat oem customers . the program now supports over 1 , 000 applications from hundreds of anti - malware engines , and boasts partnerships with highly regarded testing organizations like icsa labs .

opswat data sanitization ( content disarm and reconstruction ) focuses on the application file ( e . g . , microsoft office document ) to . . .

opswat ' s certified security application program has awarded bronze certification to maya software technologies for anti - malware . originally launched in 2007 , . . .

se labs encourages all anti - malware , encryption , and patch management vendors to learn more about the enhanced program , and to submit their latest versions for certification prior to public release . opswat highly recommends all system administrators check opswat ' s list of certified security applications before making a purchase decision .

the program was first developed after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 + opswat oem customers , including leading casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso solutions from vendors such as cisco , citrix , pulse secure , ibm , and dell . with the new partnerships , all opswat gold certified applications can showcase their gold badges to show customers that their detection quality , compatibility , and false positive rates have been assessed by av - test , av - comparatives , and opswat . certified applications are required to have their applications tested by either partner in order to be eligible for opswat’s gold certified badges .

the program was first developed after gathering compatibility requirements from over 50 + opswat oem customers , including leading casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso solutions from vendors such as cisco , citrix , pulse secure , ibm , and dell . with the new partnerships , all opswat gold certified applications can showcase their gold badges to show customers that their detection quality , compatibility , and false positive rates have been assessed by av - test , av - comparatives , and opswat . certified applications are required to have their applications tested by either partner in order to be eligible for opswat ' s gold certified badges .

dan lanir , vice president of professional services and support at opswat , interviews ganesh nakawa , senior product line manager for pulse secure at rsa conference 2016 . pulse secure uses opswat ' s oesis framework to detect the latest security applications and enables them to provide the highest level of endpoint security to their customers .

endurance antivirus , an anti - malware solution offered by edelweiss , has been awarded bronze certification for the anti - malware category by the opswat . . .

by the opswat data sanitization team last week , the apt28 threat group ( also known as " fancy bear " ) was discovered to be using . . .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to carbon black ' s anti - malware product , cb defense . carbon black ' s . . .

with low - cost it solutions growing in popularity , byod workplaces have become common . byod devices often use low - quality security applications , placing networks and data at risk . with opswat and icsa ' s enhanced partnership , system administrators and byod users now can rely on opswat gold certified products to prevent these security issues .

by submitting your file to metadefender cloud you are asking opswat to share your submission with the cyber security community and agree to our terms of service and privacy policy .

george japak , managing director of icsa labs , said : " we ' re excited to continue our technical partnership with opswat as they enhance their certified security application program to help vendors showcase high performance and quality . all system administrators should check opswat ' s list of certified products before adding an application to their security architecture . "

to love working at opswat . we will continue to try and empower our employees to be the best they can . it is true we had some turnover in our marketing department , but we are confident that our current marketing leadership will continue to showcase opswat and its products with the tremendous talents and skills they bring to the table .

san francisco , ca , august 30th , 2016 — opswat today announced its partnership with av - test and av - comparatives as part of its enhanced certified security applications program . originally launched in 2007 , the program currently supports over 1 , 000 applications from various anti - malware engines to ensure their compatibility with all leading access control solutions . the new partnerships add to opswat ' s certified security application program ' s compatibility tests to certify application ' s detection quality , as well as opswat ' s tests for false positive responsiveness .

a multitude of anti - malware solutions are available , which makes it difficult for users to choose the most effective ones , and difficult for it administrators to establish basic endpoint compliance standards within byod ( bring your own device ) environments . to meet this need and bring clarity to the security application marketplace , opswat ' s certified security application program tests anti - malware software to determine which applications are of the highest quality . only software that meets opswat and se labs ' high standards will receive opswat ' s gold , silver , or bronze certification .

carbon black is a leading provider of next - generation endpoint security . opswat awarded certification to carbon black after determining that their next - generation solution , cb defense , met a number of strict criteria for compatibility . the opswat compatibility check ensures that a security solution can be detected , classified , and displayed in a network administrator’s management console from 200 million - plus endpoints .

se labs sets and applies objective criteria for measuring product compliance and performance reliability of computer systems and mobile devices . se labs tests products that are designed to protect endpoint detection response ( edr ) applications , antivirus solutions , and cloud - based services . security applications that meet both se labs ' and opswat ' s testing criteria will be listed as opswat gold certified security applications .

andreas marx , ceo of av - test said “as a leading research institute , we welcome the new partnership with opswat . together , we can raise the bar in protection , performance , and usability . through dynamic and static analysis , both av - test and opswat can help it administrators select the best performing anti - malware application that is compatible within their existing security architecture . ”

we are sorry to hear you had some negative issues at opswat . we can say that we constantly evaluate ways we can improve employees experiences . most of our executive leaders have been with the

andreas marx , ceo of av - test said " as a leading research institute , we welcome the new partnership with opswat . together , we can raise the bar in protection , performance , and usability . through dynamic and static analysis , both av - test and opswat can help it administrators select the best performing anti - malware application that is compatible within their existing security architecture . "

opswat’s products are in use by over 1 , 000 customers around the world , protecting organizations as diverse as nuclear power plants , financial institutions , government agencies , educational institutions and information technology companies .

andreas clementi , ceo at av - comparatives said “we are excited to partner with opswat to bring more comprehensive tests and certifications for all anti - malware applications . as an iso and eicar certified testing lab we encourage all anti - malware applications that pass our file detection and real - world protection tests from our large sample sets to certify their compatibility and false positive responsiveness through opswat’s certified security application program . ”

use our free tools to prototype opswat ' s enterprise - level products , or to protect your personal computer from advanced threats . our industry - leading threat detection and prevention technology is available for limited free usage .

andreas clementi , ceo at av - comparatives said " we are excited to partner with opswat to bring more comprehensive tests and certifications for all anti - malware applications . as an iso and eicar certified testing lab we encourage all anti - malware applications that pass our file detection and real - world protection tests from our large sample sets to certify their compatibility and false positive responsiveness through opswat ' s certified security application program . "

opswat partners with industry - leading technology companies from around the world to secure data workflows and provide faster , more reliable deployments . joint customers benefit from a certified integration that secures full interoperability for entire product suites .

if you have any questions or run into any difficulties in setting up your offline deployment of metadefender core 4 . x , please contact the opswat support team who will be happy to help with any questions you may have .

opswat developed the certified security application program in 2007 after compiling compatibility requirements from over 50 opswat oem customers , including industry - leading nac , casb , sso , and ssl - vpn solutions from vendors such as citrix , pulse secure , cisco , ibm , and dell . the certification program is meant to help it administrators find compatible and effective applications for their security stack . the program also helps endpoint security applications vendors who want to certify regularly .

sixteen years… close to 200 employees… eight offices around the world… over a thousand customers… two platforms offering many solutions for comprehensive cyber security… six patents… hundreds of partners… these are just a few of the numbers that tell the opswat story .

icsa labs sets and applies objective criteria for measuring product compliance and performance reliability of security applications . their partnership offers system administrators and byod users a resource for finding reliable endpoint security applications . security applications that meet both icsa labs and opswat ' s testing criteria will be listed as opswat gold certified security applications . dan lanir , vice president of professional services and support at opswat , said : " it organizations have long relied on the ospwat certification program to choose security applications that are compatible with their nac and ssl / vpn solution . thanks to our partnership with icsa labs , they can now use the certification program to determine which security applications reliably deliver the security they claim they provide . "

oesis provides monitoring and call back features to endpoint device peripheral systems and can also block and unblock access to any usb device that connects to the endpoint system . the block / unblock feature is enabled by the use of an opswat driver .

simon edwards , director of se labs , commented , " we are very pleased to collaborate with opswat ' s well - known certification program . as the world ' s leading independent lab , specializing in testing advanced threat protection , our tests are very challenging . opswat ' s high level of engagement with it administrators , combined with our realistic , intelligence - based testing , now provides businesses with incredibly rich , useful information about which security products are the most suitable for them . "

san francisco , ca , december 9 , 2016 “ building on their existing relationship , today opswat and icsa labs announced plans to jointly test the quality and compatibility of endpoint security applications , helping address the security challenges in bring your own device ( byod ) environments .

the opswat certified security application program has awarded silver certification to carbon black’s anti - malware product , cb defense . carbon black’s certification demonstrates the efficacy of cb defense as an effective , market - leading anti - malware product that is compatible with widely used access control solutions .

looking for a new source of threat intelligence ? opswat ' s threat intelligence feeds provide a blacklist of malware signatures for the most prevailing and widespread threats . the feed enables you to leverage data collected from the metadefender cloud community of users . metadefender cloud threat intelligence feeds provide :

metaaccess prevents risky devices from accessing local networks and cloud applications such as office 365 , salesforce and dropbox . using opswat’s industry - leading endpoint security and advanced threat prevention technologies , metaaccess performs extensive security and compliance checks as well as remediation before allowing devices to access corporate data .

fast , lightweight , and easy to integrate , the oesis framework sdk provides an easy way to leverage many of opswat ' s technologies . and with many customization options , we can deliver the oesis framework sdk with the exact functionality desired , to provide a cost optimized solution .

metaaccess exposes the broadest set of endpoint security checks on the market , including endpoint security application status , patch level , threat detection and indication of device compromise . it is the only solution offering opswat ' s patented generic disk encryption detection and network access control with compliance policy check .

company for many years and we hope to continue that trend . please feel free to come to hr with any issues that may negatively impact your time at opswat . we hope we can continue to make our culture one where people love what they do and love where they do it .

oesis framework technology powers urltoken , which provides the compliance checking capabilities of citrix access gateway for ssl vpn . urltoken is a free portal for generating custom security compliance policies , and also allows citrix customers to easily integrate malware scanner free , an opswat tool to quickly scan endpoints for malware .

if your metadefender core server is deployed offline , you will need to use the update downloader to download the anti - malware definition updates to be applied to the server . the update downloader can be downloaded from the opswat portal . this can be installed on either a windows or a linux system .

“cb defense is keeping organizations around the globe protected from the most advanced cyberattacks , ” said patrick morley , ceo at carbon black . “we are thrilled that cb defense , carbon black’s market - leading next - generation antivirus ( ngav ) solution , is now silver - level certified by opswat . ”

taeil goh , cto at opswat , said , " partnering with se labs brings more value to our certified security application program . this is not only because of the accurate and relevant testing , but also because of the innovative and in - depth way each security product is processed within se labs . "

opswat is an exciting , growing , security software company headquartered in san francisco ' s potrero hill neighborhood and with offices around the world . we are always looking for intelligent and creative people with a passion for security to join our team . we encourage you to explore the positions listed below and to learn more about our

the metadefender core installation packages can be downloaded from the opswat portal . after logging into the portal , navigate to the downloads page , where you can select the metadefender core package you wish to download . the supported platforms include red hat enterprise , centos , debian , and ubuntu for linux and windows 7 and later .

in the few months that i ' ve worked at opswat , i ' ve noticed that my workmates genuinely value my contribution to the team . everyone works well together and is very helpful in pointing me in the right direction . i believe i can learn much from my manager and the more senior guys on the team .

our metadefender kiosks give us the added confidence in our ability to help keep our network malware - free . with the multi - scanning software provided by opswat , we don’t have to rely on definitions from a single antivirus engine to catch every threat [ . . . ] the kiosks have proven highly effective in protecting our systems .

multi - scanning , also known as multiscanning , is an advanced threat detection and prevention technology that increases detection rates , decreases outbreak detection times and provides resiliency to anti - malware vendor issues . opswat pioneered the concept of multi - scanning files with over 30 anti - malware engines available to deliver enhanced protection from a variety of cyber threats .

the ceo and vp of products give a very strong and pertinent vision for opswat’s cyber products ! this makes it easy for the entire company with employees around the globe to work towards a common goal . the company is building products that compete well in the market . i don’t regret choosing this cyber company over other high tech opportunities out there :

with the rise of bring your own device ( byod ) and software - defined perimeter ( sdp ) environments , corporate data is increasingly accessed by unmanaged , risky , and potentially noncompliant devices . using opswat’s industry - leading endpoint security and advanced threat prevention technologies , metaaccess empowers organizations to enforce internal security standards and meet security and regulatory compliance across all devices accessing corporate data , whether the devices are corporate - owned or not .

powered by opswat ' s metadefender core , this online threat prevention platform tests for application vulnerabilities and generates sanitized versions of files through data sanitization ( cdr - content disarm and reconstruction ) . it also uses more than 30 anti - malware engines to check files for potential threats . metadefender cloud analyzes for malware , known vulnerabilities , application reputations , and suspicious network connections in a few seconds , at a faster rate than other free scanners like virustotal .

i have been working at opswat now for over a year . i have to say so far it has been a wonderful company to work for . everyone is very helpful and nice . the benefits were good to start with , but they have become even more robust . there is a good work \ life balance . there are tons of team building events . most importantly i really like what i do and i really like my direct manager . i have to say my experience has been nothing but positive so far .

opswat . we must admit we do find this review rather odd . . . and quite frankly suspicious . our marketing management has decades of experience . on a personal note i have seen great strides the marketing department has been achieving so i really have to disagree with the assessment . this is in big part to the more seasoned professionals we have been strategically adding to that group . please feel free to talk to hr confidentially or talk to any of the marketing team openly . i am sure they would welcome any feedback you can give .

cloud solution for comprehensive file security analysis , including hash lookup , binary reputation , and more .

endpoint security platform for device visibility , policy enforcement , and cloud access control .

our program certifies endpoint security applications on compatibility , false positive handling , and threat protection quality . all certified vendors receive badges to showcase that their applications are powerful , reliable , and efficient .

application compatibility is important when trying to access a network . without certified compatibility , users risk being denied access and administrators must write policy exceptions . our certification program ensures casb , nac , ssl - vpn , and sso compatibility with the top market leading access control solutions from vendors such as palo alto networks , cisco , citrix , and many others , covering over 200 million endpoints .

false positives are an important issue in any sector of security and need to be reduced . false positives can reduce customer satisfaction , create hours of work for it administrators and prevent important files from reaching recipients .

our certification program assesses the vendor ' s ability to collect suspicious data and react to false positive submissions to prevent unnecessary waste of administrator ' s time and resources . vendors should verify their applications ' ability to log , report , and effectively address false positives in anti - malware applications .

our partnerships showcase anti - malware applications ' ability to protect against emerging threats and endpoints in real time . we also provide information on performance efficiency and usability .

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the program is ideal for endpoint security applications vendors who want to certify regularly , and for it administrators to browse highly compatible and effective applications for their security stack .

about av - test av - test gmbh is an independent supplier of services in the fields of it security and antivirus research , focusing on the detection and analysis of the latest malicious software and its use in comprehensive comparative testing of security products . due to the timeliness of the testing data , malware can instantly be analyzed and categorized , trends within virus development can be detected early , and it - security solutions can be tested and certified . the av - test institute’s results provide an exclusive basis of information helping vendors to optimize their products , special interest magazines to publish research data , and end users to make good product choices .

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metadefender is a cyber security platform for preventing and detecting cyber security threats on multiple data channels .

metadefender protect organizations from cyber security threats in data that originates from a variety of sources , such as web , email , portable media , and endpoints . the metadefender philosophy is :

organizations have difficulty tracking and securing all data transfer channels that expose them to security threats , especially large enterprises with thousands of employees and contractors . data transfer channels , such as file uploads , portable media devices , and email attachments , all have the potential to carry t argeted attacks that can damage an organization’s reputation , financial standing , customer relationships , and for critical infrastructure , sensitive equipment and the facility itself .

most cyber security solutions rely upon detection as their core protective function . data sanitization , does not rely on detection . it assumes all files are infected and rebuilds their content using a secure and efficient process . it supports more than 30 file types , and outputs safe and usable files . data sanitization is extremely effective in preventing targeted attacks , ransomware , and other types of known and unknown malware threats .

metadefender multi - scanning uses multiple anti - malware engines to provide superior detection rates of known and unknown threats and deliver powerful malware outbreak prevention functionality . metadefender customers can simultaneously leverage the combined threat prevention capabilities of more than 30 anti - malware engines using both signature heuristic scanning and machine learning capabilities

all applications contain vulnerabilities of different degrees of severity that threat actors can exploit . our vulnerability assessment of binaries and installers detects known vulnerabilities within files and application vulnerabilities in software programs before they are installed on endpoint devices , including iot devices . we support vulnerability detection for over 1 million files and over 20 , 000 applications .

customers can implement our industry - leading data sanitization , multi - scanning , and vulnerability assessment technology through either our metadefender cloud service or by deploying metadefender software solutions within their own environment , including air - gapped networks .

increase detection rates and decrease the time to detect an outbreak . improve resiliency for compliance and anti - malware engine vulnerabilities without compromising on false positives , performance and cost .

unlike sandboxes , our data sanitization ( cdr ) technology does not depend on detection to block threats and rebuilds file to prevent targeted attacks related to a vulnerability while maintaining file usability .

enables software engineers and technology vendors to develop products for securing and managing endpoints through detecting , classifying , assessing , and managing thousands of software applications .

big data cloud security platform contains billions of security intelligence data points to add cyber security intelligence to your architecture .

technologies to determine the status of important compliance features , ensuring that only trusted devices are allowed access to local networks and cloud applications .

we compile the most searched - for threats from the metadefender cloud database over the past month , and you can see them below . . .

the net - net ? we are cyber security experts driven to provide the most effective threat prevention technology possible , no matter where you are in the world .

when you suspect a device may be infected with malware , run metadefender client for the most thorough free malware scan . the tool uses several unique methods to identify malware and gives you visibility into the processes your device is running :

make sure your computer isn ' t compromised by using metaaccess to find possible threats and security risks on your device . the tool is also available for mobile devices . metaaccess helps you assess and manage the security status , performance , and privacy of your smartphone , tablet , desktop , or network , and can also map networks . metaaccess lets you manage the security status of multiple devices at once , as it alerts you to threats and vulnerabilities on any device .

the metadefender chrome extension ( powered by metadefender core ) is an easy - to - use tool that lets you check any file or application for malware and known vulnerabilities after you download it . this extension analyzes files and applications using

, which runs more than 30 anti - malware engines and has a database of millions of known vulnerabilities to ensure that your downloads are threat free . before you run any application or open any file you ' ve downloaded from an online source to your mac , android , or windows device , scan it with metadefender cloud . fast , light , and effective , this tool gives you peace of mind when you download files from online sources .

metaaccess protects corporate data by ensuring that only compliant devices are allowed to access local networks and cloud applications . in addition , metaaccess provides enterprise - wide visibility into all managed devices , allowing for easy identification of security and compliance issues as well as detailed device information .

metaaccess helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by preventing risky devices from accessing corporate data , as well as increasing insight into unmanaged devices by linking user identity to devices when accessing cloud applications . metaaccess further provides reports that can be useful for assisting with regulatory compliance audits , such as required by finra , hipaa , sarbanes - oxley and others .

metaaccess offers simplified control over endpoint device posture without requiring any actions of the end user . unlike the traditional vpn and network access control ( nac ) , through seamless authentication protocol integration such as saml , metaaccess enables cloud applications and sso solutions to enforce device posture on an application - by - application basis with ease .

with pay - as - you - go pricing and no infrastructure upgrades , metaaccess does not require technical administration skills and allows you to scale easily when you need to add more devices . setting up metaaccess only takes a few clicks , and multiple deployment options are available . metaaccess is free for up to 25 devices , enabling organizations to try the solution on an extended basis before committing to a paid subscription .

metaaccess provides self - remediation and customizable remediation pages that allow users to resolve most issues themselves , reducing help desk calls and support overhead .

metaaccess uniquely addresses the complex byod ownership problem by showing the user ' s identity ( idp or application user name ) for each device when accessing cloud applications , increasing unmanaged device control without requiring any it infrastructure changes , network traffic manipulation , or mobile device management ( mdm ) .

metaaccess offers comprehensive policy configuration options and enables organizations to customize the solution to their specific business needs . rest apis are provided to enable developers to add cloud access control to their existing security solutions , avoiding the need to develop their own endpoint solutions .

monitor hard drive and storage encryption with our patented encryption detection technology , and report if a system volume is not encrypted by an approved application .

ensure anti - malware device compliance by verifying the authenticity , active status and proper configuration of over 5000 supported anti - malware applications .

detect infected endpoints and improve zero - day threat detection by utilizing the power of multiple anti - malware engines with metadefender and analyzing the local anti - malware threat log for repeated infections .

check whether the device operating system is up to date and patched by retrieving status from many supported patch management applications .

the metaaccess cleanup module can detect , remediate , and clean up applications and files that cause security risks and use excessive memory .

detect whether adequate user authentication and lock screen timeouts are set in order to minimize the risk of data theft and aid compliance .

metaaccess offers extensive endpoint security and compliance checks to ensure that only trusted devices are allowed access to local networks and cloud applications .

metaaccess endpoint security technology enables administrators to assess and remediate endpoints to enforce compliance with many regulatory frameworks .

– are comprehensive platforms for advanced threat prevention and network access control . both platforms are supported by industry - leading technologies

metaaccess prevents risky devices from accessing local networks and cloud applications such as office 365 , salesforce and dropbox .

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because the company is not funded by vc or other external sources , budgets have been tight and have often prohibited faster growth .

" great team environment and lots of projects to work on . . . "

too many requirements on projects change too often . as a young engineer , i ' d like see more focus on fewer technologies rather than working on many different things . the exposure to a variety of work is good , but i don ' t get strong with any of it . perhaps , more professional development and training could be offered .

many important long - time , loyal paying customers with reasonable new customer acquisition growth ; company actually profitable ( unlike most these days ) . despite pretty high turnover due to negative experience as evidenced by other reviews , a substantial percentage of the employees have stayed for several years and beyond with several rising through the ranks from individual contributors to director and vp level .

very demanding management , sometimes confusing / contradictory directives . company is definitely not for everyone .

there has been some turnover , but it was mostly due to hiring some more junior people from a couple years back that didn ' t have the right skill set . there seems to be some sour grapes on this website from that . what i have seen personally does not translate to what some have mentioned on glassdoor . they do have a little bit more processes than some companies . i do think that can be scaled back a bit .

continue to listen to your senior leaders and continue to empower those leaders . some departments are a little short staffed and could really use some additional people .

great products , backed up by powerful technologies . great team . excellent opportunity to grow a hot security company and help protect organizations around the world from malware and data breaches .

stimulating work , days go fast , never a dull moment . very spirited team , great customers , high demand for products . yes , i work hard but it ' s a lot easier when your boss ' s and all the people around you are working even harder . . . well . . . most of them . definitely not for bench warmers . . . only players are going to make it on this team because everyone wants in the game .

sometimes you don ' t get to do things the way you want because you have to pivot to something else . that ' s the way it goes , deal with it . very much a win mentality ( what ' s important now ) and i like that but it ' s not for everyone .

i ' ve worked here for a significant amount of time , and since hiring new marketing leadership ( which wasn ' t even that long ago ) , myself and several others have seen a breakdown in processes , and wasteful spending . i ' m surprised at senior management for hiring individuals who clearly do not have the experience required to properly run a successful marketing team . it ' s really discouraging . i hope it gets better , but i have my doubts .

i think executive management needs to better evaluate who they hire in leadership positions and ask their " ground troops " what they think . we are the ones who come face - to - face with these issues . start listening .

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i mean , what can you say ? you read the negatives on here and so you kind of keep an eye out for any signs or triggers that it ' s going to be that way . but then none of it has happened * for me * so i can ' t really say there ' s been a negative . at least i haven ' t seen it .

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not sure what to say - - - the ceo doesn ' t think he has a problem .

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kelley blue book is an irvine , california-based vehicle valuation and automotive research company that is recognized by both consumers and the automotive industry .

the company is part of cox automotive , a unit of atlanta , ga-based cox enterprises .

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kelley blue book <EOT> kelley blue book® and blue book® are registered trademarks of kelley blue book co . , inc .

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kelley blue book solutions are designed to provide easy access to the kelley blue book values and vehicle data you require . we offer scalable solutions , from large vehicle portfolio valuations to single transaction , historical , and cpo kelley blue book values .

les kelley starts kelley kar company in los angeles with three model ts . his " selected blue seal automobiles " reflect the earliest version of the kelley blue book seal .

mike kelley becomes gm of kelley blue book . his background in computer science gives the company a focus on technology .

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urltoken acquires kelley blue book , combining two of the strongest brands in the auto industry .

glassdoor gives you an inside look at what it ' s like to work at kelley blue book , including salaries , reviews , office photos , and more . this is the kelley blue book company profile . all content is posted anonymously by employees working at kelley blue book .

the first consumer edition of the blue book is published and becomes the best - selling automotive book .

kelley blue book goes digital , with vehicle values software for dealers , financial institutions , and insurance companies .

the kelley blue book sm instant cash offer is a dependable way to trade in or sell your car today . it ' s a real offer based on trusted blue book® values .

in 1926 , les kelley published his first blue book . originally a packet of pages filled with his valuations for

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kelley blue book develops guides for everything from travel trailers to campers to atvs to snowmobiles to motorcycles and manufactured housing .

during wwii , the government uses blue book values to set used car price ceilings .

i applied online . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at kelley blue book ( irvine , ca ) in july 2009 .

the primary focus of kelley blue book is on automobiles but the company does offer values for a selection of motorcycles , personal watercraft and snowmobiles .

on the consumer side , kelley blue book and autotrader have reached more than 6 billion consumer impressions since the partnerships launch - ed in 2014 .

through its website , kbb . com , kelley blue book is changing the way people shop for a new car . it offers the kelley blue book® price advisor , which features a range - based pricing layout including the kelley blue book® fair purchase price , which is updated weekly and shows what others have been paying for a car recently . other resources include 5 - year cost to own data , and consumer and expert reviews and ratings .

i have noticed some significant price differences between kelley blue book and nadaguides . the nadaguides values seem to be consistently lower . why are they different ?

for over 90 years , consumers and the auto industry have trusted kelley blue book for legendary valuations and accurate information . today , the history of innovation continues !

buster kelley becomes gm of the dealership and publisher of the blue book . every day , the line of cars waiting to be appraised winds around the block .

the kelley dealership continued to expand until it was the largest used car dealer in the country . the blue book increased in popularity as well , moving beyond its regional boundaries and becoming a nationwide car value guide for dealers . in 1962 , the kelley family sold off their dealerships and focused entirely on the blue book .

for more information on kelley blue book’s karpower online platform , please visit urltoken . for more information about experian automotive’s autocheck vehicle history reports , please visit urltoken .

racing is a huge part of the marketing strategy across cox automotive ' s media brands , which include kelley blue book and autotrader . here ' s why .

the sponsorship also inspires and motivates employees . kelley blue book and autotrader send team members to races and develop " camaraderie behind the teams , " stafford said .

october blue book deadline approaches pages for the hardbound print october blue book are closing july 30 , 2018 . to update your listing for the october edition , please contact a listing specialist at listing @ urltoken today !

while our vehicle value guides are often referred to as the " nada blue book , " we are not affiliated with kelley blue book . the term " blue book " is a generic term that has been used for years to describe a periodically issued price list . consequently , the term " blue book " has become synonymous with vehicle valuation guides . the yellow and blue nada value guide books offer pricing for automobiles , motorcycles , classic cars , boats , recreation vehicles and much , much more . click here for used car pricing .

kelley blue book® values and pricing are based in part on transactions in your area . your zip code also helps us find local deals and highlight other available offers .

as blue book subscriptions soar , kelley kar company moves to the corner of figueroa and pico in los angeles and becomes the largest used car dealership in the world .

schaumburg , ill . — experian automotive today announced that kelley blue book has incorporated autocheck® vehicle history reports into urltoken classified experience . dealers utilizing kelley blue book’s online classified section will now have the opportunity to append autocheck vehicle history reports to their inventory , making them available to the site’s more than 12 million car shoppers every month .

the gmc commitment to precision continues to pay off – and it continues to gain recognition , as evidenced by our fourth consecutive brand image award from kelley blue book .

now the largest ford and used car dealership in the world , kelley kar company is sold to devote full time to kelley blue book . it becomes the first publication to use mileage to determine a car ' s value .

the no . 24 chevrolet ss car driven by chase elliott features the kelley blue book brand . autotrader has also partnered with the joe gibbs racing supercross and motocross team .

chase elliott will sport the kelley blue book sponsorship on his no . 24 machine in 2016 and he recently took time to discuss his new sponsor with beyond the flag .

“i’m looking forward to our partnership with kelley blue book , ” said earnhardt , who will drive the no . 88 kelley blue book chevrolet ss at sonoma ( calif . ) raceway on june 22 . “as a car enthusiast and dealership owner , i’ve trusted them for years for vehicle valuation and information . it’s exciting to work with a partner that’s new to the sport , and i’m proud kelley blue book will be on board with the no . 88 team for their debut season in the nascar sprint cup series . ”

the two - year agreement includes full - season associate sponsorship , which provides kelley blue book prominent brand placement on the no . 88 race cars throughout the sprint cup schedule , and primary sponsorship of earnhardt in one event annually . the 2014 season will be the first as a nascar team sponsor for kelley blue book , a subsidiary of autotrader group .

for more information and news from kelley blue book , visit urltoken , urltoken , urltoken ( @ kelleybluebook ) on twitter , urltoken on facebook , and urltoken on google + .

founded in 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource ® , is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry .

finally , a fair purchase price tool provides a snapshot of a vehicle’s actual selling price from tens of thousands of sale transactions . differing from the other car value tools used by kelley blue book , the fair purchase price is sourced directly from vehicle sales through market contacts . kelley blue book’s fair purchase price tool is compiled from transactions conducted across the united states .

experian automotive’s autocheck® vehicle history reports are now available on karpower online® , announces kelley blue book , www . kbb . com , the leading provider of new and used car information .

racing is a huge part of the marketing strategy across cox automotive ' s media brands , which include kelley blue book and autotrader , said jessica stafford , vice president of marketing .

the racing sponsorships allow kelley blue book and autotrader to get in front of cox automotive ' s three most important audiences : consumers , clients and its own employees , said stafford .

in the 1980s and 90s , kelley started using computer software to track prices . in 1992 , it offered dealers a computer program that allowed them to print out a label displaying the condition , mileage , and optional equipment on a used car . the label also included the blue book price and the kelley blue book official seal . in 1993 , the blue book was finally released as a consumer guide . the last major change in publication format came in 1995 , when urltoken was created .

urltoken introduces new car previews , side - by - side comparisons , blue book classifieds , and editors ' market commentary .

new car blue book value shows what consumers are actually paying for new cars . urltoken visitation exceeds 10 million per month .

kelley blue book and hendrick motorsports extend partnership through 2020 : kelley blue book , the most trusted brand for car pricing , research , valuation and selling your car , has extended its relationship with 12 - time nascar cup series champions hendrick motorsports with a three - year contract renewal through the 2020 racing season . in 2018 , 2019 and 2020 , kelley blue book will be featured as a two - race primary sponsor and full - season associate sponsor of driver chase elliott and his # 9 chevrolet camaro zl1 team . [ more ] ( 1 - 18 - 2018 )

kelley blue book and autotrader have entertained more than 5 , 000 clients at races , giving them access to pit road , pit box viewing , garage tours , q & as with race drivers and pictures at the car with drivers before the start of a race , for example . some of kelley blue book and autotrader ' s dealership clients have run ticket giveaway contests for their customers .

kelley blue book is the trusted resource for fun and informative new car reviews , road tests , comparisons , auto show coverage , long - term tests , and car - related features . show less

kelley blue book stayed in the kelley family for three generations until 2000 . that year , bob kelley ( buster ' s son ) and his son mike retired from the company , leaving it in the hands of new leaders who kept the famous name and worked hard to maintain the tradition of trustworthy and accurate information . today kelley employs around 200 people and has offices in irvine , california and detroit , michigan .

the two sites ' top social media campaigns have come from nascar messaging , stafford said . kelley blue book and autotrader have seen spikes in visits to their websites or google searches for the brands during the races .

subaru wins top honors from kelley blue book ' s 2017 5 - year cost to own awards ; subaru brand and crosstrek receive highest recognition for outstanding ownership costs in best brand and best compact suv / crossover categories .

irvine , calif . — today , kelley blue book unveiled a new design for its website and a new shopping experience for car buyers , both of which center on the vehicle information site’s newest pricing feature : price advisor .

subaru has proven once again why it is such an incredibly popular brand with not one but two awards presented by kelley blue book in their 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . these awards are based on the kelley blue book 2017 model year vehicles analysis of and were created to highlight the brands and specific vehicles that offer the lowest projected ownership costs , in order to help shoppers determine which make / model would be best for them .

through its website , kbb . com , kelley blue book is changing the way people shop for a new car . it now offers the kbb . com® price advisor , which features a new range - based pricing layout , including the kelley blue book® fair purchase price , which shows the average price other customers in the same area paid for the same vehicle . other resources include 5 - year cost to own data , and consumer and expert reviews and ratings .

for more information and news from kelley blue book’s kbb . com , visit urltoken , follow us on twitter at urltoken ( or @ kelleybluebook ) , like our page on facebook at urltoken , and get updates on google + at urltoken .

“we’ve been fortunate to work with kelley blue book in both racing and our dealerships , ” said rick hendrick , owner of hendrick motorsports and chairman of hendrick automotive group . “nascar has proven to be an effective promotional platform for their products and services , and it’s given us more ways to collaborate across our entire organization . connecting kelley blue book with an exciting young talent like chase will provide a lot of opportunities for both parties . we look forward to continuing the relationship . ”

urltoken ranked highest in its category for brand equity by the 2016 harris poll equitrend® study and has been named online auto shopping brand of the year for five consecutive years . kelley blue book co . , inc . is a cox automotive™ company .

founded in 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource® , is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry . each week the company provides the most market - reflective values in the industry . . .

similar to nadaguides , values published by kelley blue book rely on a constant flow of pricing information from various industry sources . manufacturers , wholesale auctions , franchised and independent dealers , rental companies and financial institutions are sources for the data used to calculate vehicle prices .

concord , n . c . – kelley blue book , the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry , has extended its relationship with 11 - time sprint cup series champions hendrick motorsports through the 2017 nascar season .

nadaguides ( national appraisal guides ) and kelley blue book both have a long history devoted to providing consumers as well as businesses with accurate vehicle pricing information . proudly serving buyers and sellers of various vehicle types , both companies calculate and publish vehicle values based on proprietary methods .

updated weekly to give you the latest pricing , the kelley blue book ® fair market range is based on actual dealership transactions , auction sales , online vehicle listings and our own analytics . we crunch a lot of data to give you a price range you can count on .

people come to kelley blue book for one of two reasons : to get a value on the car they want to sell , or to price the car they want to buy . once a user gets his or her value , they ride off into the virtual sunset . kelley wants a deeper interaction than that , and it ' s looking to revamp the way you use their website .

in addition to individual consumers , kelley blue book’s various products and services are available to car dealers , auto manufacturers , finance and insurance companies , and governmental agencies . partners include hendrick motorsports’ sister company , hendrick automotive group , which operates more than 120 automotive retail franchises across the united states .

since 1926 , kelley blue book has been one of the best - known names in the auto industry . today , urltoken extends the tradition , with trusted values and a reputation for innovation , including resources to help you research , price and shop for the car you ' ve been looking for .

since its humble beginnings 75 years ago , the kelley company has worked to bring value information for cars , recreational vehicles and motorcycles to buyers and sellers . its kelley blue book has become the standard automotive price guide for dealers and consumers alike . now kelley is using the internet to make that information even more readily available . in this article , we ' ll explore kelley ' s history , show you how to use its price guides and web site , and explain where it gets pricing information .

“subaru u . s . media center – subaru wins top honors from kelley blue book’s 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . ” http : / / media . subaru . com . n . p . , 08 feb . 2017 . web . 24 feb . 2017 . < urltoken > .

“dealers now benefit from another vehicle history report provider that can be appended to their listings to help effectively market inventory , ” said damon bennett , vice president , syndication & ecommerce for kelley blue book . “car shoppers also benefit from this information as dealers add transparency to the used - car shopping process . ”

in 2016 and 2017 , kelley blue book will be a primary sponsor of chase elliott and the no . 24 chevrolet ss team for two sprint cup races annually . the two - year renewal , which also includes associate - level sponsorship , continues a relationship that began in 2014 with driver dale earnhardt jr .

where driving dynamics , comfort and safety are concerned , modern vehicles are steadily marching down a path toward parity . as such , technology has blossomed into one of the last great differentiators amongst competing models , and we at kelley blue book have constructed an awards program around the cars that continue to push the digital envelope .

karpower online is a powerful sales tool designed to value , manage and market vehicle inventory online . with this tool , customers also can access kelley blue book® values , including suggested retail , lending , trade - in , certified pre - owned ( cpo ) and auction values with ease , in addition to vehicle history reports .

les kelley begins circulating a list of cars he wants to buy and what he ' s willing to pay .

some automotive brands receive awards not just for one model , but for several cars , trucks and suvs throughout the lineup . in many cases , the winning combination includes reliability , resale value , innovation , comfort , capability and fun . here are the 10 brands that received the most awards and accolades from kelley blue book for 2017 .

les kelley never intended to start a publishing company . he began in 1918 by selling used cars , starting with three model t fords in a los angeles parking lot . with the help of his younger brother , buster , kelley turned his small lot into a thriving used car sales and repair business within a few years . kelley began printing lists of used cars that he wanted to buy , including how much he would pay for them . he sent these lists to other dealers and banks . before long , kelley ' s lists were on the desk of every sales manager in the county and people came to rely on them for accurate appraisals of an old car ' s value . in 1926 , kelley published his list in book form for the first time . he named it after the social register , a list of the important and elite people in local society often referred to as the blue book .

last week it was announced that kelley blue book would join the no . 24 team and elliott for a pair of races in both 2016 and 2017 . kbb had worked with hms in the past through their relationship and sponsorship of dale earnhardt jr . and the no . 88 team . btf recently had the opportunity to talk with elliott about the kbb sponsorship .

every month , over 19 million consumers visit kbb . com® to shop for a new or used car , determine car values , and conduct research . since 1926 , kelley blue book , the trusted resource® , has provided car buyers and sellers with the new and used vehicle information and car value data they need to complete their vehicle transactions with confidence . read more

. should you desire that familiar kbb feel , it ' s just a click away . the aol autos information isn ' t served up as visually as the info on the new kelley blue book , but this bit of meat is attached to the same bones . likewise , you ' ll find kbb - backed values dotted around aol autos when researching prospective buys .

this new information was available on kelley blue book in the past , it ' s just easier to find now . we think the actual " reality check " will come as kbb sees just how deeply users interact with the new site . at the same time , the more visual approach will likely appeal to many users , which suggests the organizations gamble could pay off nicely .

the kelley blue book partnership , they have dealt with hendrick’s the past couple of years . they have been with dale ( earnhardt jr . ) and had a lot of success with him . i’m real excited to be a part of their team and i appreciate them giving me the opportunity to drive their car . they are certainly leaders in their world of the selling and buying of cars .

and so , for the third annual kelley blue book best auto tech award winners , we picked the completely redesigned 2018 audi q5 as the winner in the luxury category . the q5 is a compact luxury crossover that will sell by the boatload , with good reason . it ' s nice to drive , comfortable inside , and is packed with nearly as much technology as your local apple store .

“kelley blue book is a recognized and respected name in the automotive industry , ” elliott said . “it means a lot to have them support the no . 24 team , and i can’t wait to get behind the wheel of their car . continuing what they’ve started at hendrick motorsports is going to be a lot of fun . our entire team is looking forward to making the program a success . ”

“we are extremely proud to receive these distinguished 2017 kelley blue book 5 - year cost to own awards in both overall brand and vehicle categories , ” said thomas j . doll , president and chief operating officer , subaru of america , inc . “this recognition mirrors our commitment to providing trusted , top - quality vehicles to consumers , both on the day of purchase and for years to come . ”

as the daytona 500 nears , nascar fans and drivers alike are anxiously awaiting the start of the 2016 nascar season . in the weeks leading up to the daytona 500 , teams and drivers are making their final preparations before the season begins and getting all the last pieces into place . some of those pieces include sponsorship deals , much like the recent deal that was announced between chase elliott and kelley blue book .

" we are extremely proud to receive these distinguished 2017 kelley blue book 5 - year cost to own awards in both overall brand and vehicle categories , " said thomas j . doll , president and chief operating officer , subaru of america , inc . " this recognition mirrors our commitment to providing trusted , top - quality vehicles to consumers , both on the day of purchase and for years to come . "

as our post - award audits have demonstrated , our kelley blue book projections of resale value are extremely accurate in estimating the future values of new vehicles , which is why they are used by many of the nation ' s leading financial institutions . the best resale value awards recognize automakers ' outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value over the first five years ( 60 months ) of new - vehicle ownership .

rely on the kelley blue book ® fair market range for used cars . our valuation experts have done all the calculations for you to show you what you can expect to pay . the fair market range takes into account all the factors that can make used car pricing confusing : mileage , condition , options , plus hard - to - figure elements like seasonal trends and regional variations in over 100 geographical regions across the u . s .

every year we give special recognition in the form of the best brand and best luxury brand awards for overall combined resale - value portfolio performance . to win one of these awards , an automaker must offer great vehicles across its entire model line and keep production well - matched to demand . if you buy a vehicle from a brand honored by kelley blue book with a best resale value award you can be confident it will retain its value well .

the following article is reprinted from the november / december 2017 edition of the western grower & shipper magazine , published by western growers association . for additional information on how accounts receivable aging reports can improve credit accuracy and business decisions , contact the blue book services customer service team at customerservice @ urltoken .

find out how much your vehicle is worth with kelley blue book . simply fill out the form on this page to get an instant cash offer , then come visit reed - lallier in fayetteville , nc . once we ' ve verified the condition of your car or truck , you can either trade it in for something in our inventory or we ' ll buy it from you . call us at ( 910 ) 426 - 2000 with any questions .

“on the dealership side , we’ve worked with kelley blue book for many years , ” said rick hendrick , owner of hendrick motorsports and chairman of hendrick automotive group . “nascar is a terrific marketing platform for their products and services , and it presents new opportunities for our companies to work together . we’re excited to welcome a new partner and team them with an incredible spokesperson in dale jr . it’s a great combination with the potential to grow even more . ”

when it comes to using the best resale value awards as a shopping tool , our 22 category awards provide the most valuable guidance . we ' ve identified a resale value champion and two runners - up in vehicle categories spanning just about every size , shape and price available . from affordable compact cars to big luxury suvs , the kelley blue book best resale value category award winners will give you a look at the elite vehicles in retaining value over time .

/ prnewswire / - - kelley blue book , the leading provider of new and used vehicle information , today announced that subaru of america , inc . has won in two major categories of the 2017 5 - year cost to own awards . this year ' s honors , which recognize brands and new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs , were awarded to subaru for " best brand " and the 2017 crosstrek for " best compact suv / crossover . "

in the past , you would enter through one of two main doors . one read " new " and the other " used . " the new kbb offers a more organic approach to finding the information that you ' re looking for , and the singular entry point begins by asking you " how can kelley blue book help you ? " in plain english , it asks you four questions and from there you are filtered down the path that makes the most sense .

“we’re not in the guaranteed price business here at kelley , ” he said . “we’re trying to get to a place where price doesn’t dominate the dialogue . ”

our best resale value awards are based on what we consider the best research and analysis process in the industry . our resale value projections take into account current vehicle data , sales data , market conditions for each vehicle , competition within vehicle segments , expectations of the future economy and the combined experience of kelley blue book ' s team of market and pricing analysts . this is hard - earned data that can save you thousands of dollars , and it ' s yours for free .

names like mustang and f - series have been around for decades , but ford has embraced forward - thinking technology to keep both of them relevant and popular . the f - 150 has now been the best - selling vehicle in the usa for more than 35 years and is a three - time best buy award winner , while the mustang is one of our 10 coolest cars under $ 25 , 000 . the fiesta , fusion , escape and baja - bred raptor also earned official kelley blue book recognition this year .

“when it comes to vehicle history reports , we strive to provide our dealers with the tools needed to succeed in today’s marketplace . that said , we strongly believe in offering consumers as much information as possible to make effective car buying and selling decisions , ” said leo drew , executive vice president of oem and partner sales and strategy , kelley blue book . “we are extremely pleased that experian automotive shares this vision and is working with us to provide consumers and dealers with information that is indispensable when buying or selling used vehicles . ”

when buying a new car , there ' s a lot of pricing information to consider . most people look at the msrp ( manufacturer ' s suggested retail price ) sometimes also known as new car sticker price . some shoppers dig to find the invoice , thinking they can get an even better deal on a new car . but how do you really know how much you should pay for the new car you ' re interested in ? rely on kelley blue book and urltoken , with over 90 years of knowledge about car pricing . check out the kelley blue book ® fair market range and fair purchase price for new cars . updated weekly , it takes data from thousands of deals , current supply and demand and regional and seasonal factors to show you what you can expect to pay for a new car . sometimes the price might be close to msrp , if the vehicle is new and in high demand . other times , you might actually plan to pay thousands below msrp if the car is widely available . or , if you ' re not sure which car you want , urltoken even helps you browse new cars by category and make , so you can find exactly the one you want .

cars are bought in the east and shipped in freight cars . the kelley car company offers the " g . i . credit plan , " featuring no money down and five - year credit terms .

the entire website can be viewed as an information funnel . moving through the old funnel certainly wasn ' t a hard process . this shiny new funnel , however , is filled with a wealth of information that ' s presented in a timely manner as you move from the wide ( " what am i looking for ? " ) to the narrow ( " what ' s this car worth ? " ) . as you progress towards your goal , you ' re presented with a multitude of tools . specs , photos , consumer and staff vehicle reviews , for example , are offered up before you reach pricing information . here , kelley blue book is looking to arm both buyers and sellers with a greater breadth of knowledge . this information was there before , but now it ' s more visible without intruding on your computer screen . you can select how much or how little is shown .

. kbb knows that the flip side of buying new is disposing of old vehicles , and the same valuation process applies , but in this brand - new wrapper . since this is the refreshed kelley , however , the tools and information have been kicked up a few levels to make the process easier and more rewarding . a major part of determining value is deciding on your heap ' s condition . in the past , you selected from excellent , good , fair and poor . this is still the case , but the team at kbb did research and found that most people view their vehicles through rose - colored glasses . a condition quiz helps eliminate some of that confusion by walking users through a series of questions . a more accurate conditional assessment will provide a value that is closer to reality , which means people will have a better understanding of what their vehicle is worth .

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the company piloted the layout and new tool , which provides new - car shoppers with a range - based pricing layout , in chicago over the past months . jared rowe , president of kbb , told f & i and showroom that consumers who are using the tool only want a fair price , not the bottom price .

“with our design , what we found was 51 percent of the consumers would be willing to pay at or above fair purchase price with the visual display you see [ on our site ] , ” rowe said . “and when you ask the consumers why , they say they just want to stay in the range . ”

when users select a vehicle make and model , they are directed to a landing page that features the price advisor tool . the tool displays three different pricing zones : white , green and red . the green zone is the urltoken new car fair market range , which reflects current market conditions for a selected vehicle in the buyer’s area . it’s updated weekly using new - car transaction data within the user’s zip code , and adjusts for local market conditions and seasonal trends .

the white zone represents pricing that falls below the fair market range , usually due to a retiring model year or an unusually competitive market . the red zone signifies a price that’s above the fair market range .

“once consumers get to this point , and once they feel good about the market context , then what they want to do is explore who to build a relationship with , and who has the inventory that they ' re looking for , ” rowe explained . “so we ' ve incorporated that into this design as well . ”

below the price advisor tool , users will find a list of local dealerships that participate in kbb’s classifieds program and have the chosen vehicle in stock . shoppers can then select one of the listed links to access a dealership’s microsite , which that display its consumer rating , inventory , amenities and specials . rowe said this connection was made because consumers want to explore a dealership before searching its inventory . on average , he added , kbb customers view five to six dealership pages .

“what we find is , 86 percent of the consumers who go down this path are now ready to connect with a dealer , ” he added .

kbb currently has a relationship with dealerrater to provide dealership ratings on its microsites , but in the near future , dealers will be able to select the ratings content they want displayed on their page . “we view this as really the dealer ' s opportunity to put their best foot forward and merchandise themselves , ” rowe said .

the vehicle information site also highlighted a new feature it launched in july . it gives vehicle oems more control over what consumers see and read when accessing their kbb landing pages via a mobile device . manufacturers can upload images and videos to more closely align their online and offline campaigns . both toyota and lexus have already customized their mobile pages .

rowe believes that once oems and dealers build value on the site , the price of the vehicle becomes secondary to customers .

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now , in 2011 , kbb stands as the largest automotive valuation company . that ' s 85 years in business and 18 years on the web , and now , like the orange county neighbors that surround kbb hq , the brand is ready for a facelift .

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most people think that a low - mileage car is the better deal , even if it ' s 5 - 10 years old . but , unfortunately , that ' s not necessarily true . it really comes down to how the vehicle has been maintained and treated over its life .

an older vehicle with low mileage has parts that may ' ve rusted or deteriorated over time , especially rubber components like hoses , seals and tires . on the other hand , a higher mileage newer vehicle ( which is more likely to have newer comforts and technology ) can still be in great condition if all the maintenance like oil changes and tune - ups have been done religiously .

research the model ' s history . check to see if there are repetitive problems , such as serious ( and expensive ) issues with the transmission or engine .

know the car ' s history . ask the dealer or owner to show you a vehicle history report like carfax or autocheck . or you can buy a used car report yourself for around $ 40 .

have the vehicle inspected before you buy . either bring it to your own mechanic or take it to an independent inspection source like alliance inspection management ( aim ) .

but please take note : you have to make sure you ' re using the right info when you look up a car . most vehicles are available in a variety of styles ( also call " trims " ) . if you check a price for a base model but then actually shop for a well - equipped style , your expectations may be off . and if you ' re looking at a specific vehicle from a private seller or on a dealer ' s lot , you ' ll need to configure the vehicle accurately - including options and mileage - in order to get the right price for that vehicle .

believe it or not , most people rush when buying a used car . even if you ' re not a mechanic , do a thorough walk - around and mechanical look - see . for example , check for uneven tire wear - it could be a sign of poor alignment .

when test - driving , spend as much time as you can . sit in the car a while and check every interior function , then take to the streets and pay attention to :

cockpit ergonomics : how is the visibility to the front and sides ? are the dashboard lights easy to see ? are the stereo and heater controls easy to reach ? if there ' s an info screen , check this out thoroughly .

engine noise : upon starting the engine , listen for tapping or ticking sounds , which can indicate an issue . once you ' re driving , there should be no grinding or groaning sounds .

steering vibration : a well - operating steering system shouldn ' t shake or vibrate .

brakes : the car should continue in a straight line when the brakes are applied .

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our annual awards program is designed to help car shoppers find the best values among the vehicle types that interest them most .

nada has been around for over 80 years and is the premier valuation guide in the used vehicle industry . customers include , but are not limited to : dealers , wholesalers , rental car companies , insurance companies , lending institutions , oems , government agencies , as well as individual consumers . we attempt to create the most accurate , market - reflective , unbiased vehicle values and we believe we do so each and every time one of our products is presented to the outside world .

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we cannot speak on behalf of other guide valuation companies ; however , our editors review over one million sales transactions per month to help support our valuation numbers . these transactions come from many sources and depict actual sales both retail and wholesale . because of how our values are created and the volume of data we review , nadaguides values are used across all segments including consumers , dealers , lenders , government tax authorities and insurance companies . all values are only a guide and prices will always be above or below the guide values for vehicles . the overall condition , mileage , history and local supply and demand contribute to the asking price of each vehicle .