Tripwire is among the leading providers of change auditing solutions. Through a combination of software and professional services, the company independently verifies infrastructure and process integrity. Its systems detect, reconcile and report changes that occur throughout enterprises. Tripwire serves a wide range of corporate, education and government security professionals. The company enables businesses to prove that their information technology management controls are effective. Its software provides proof of regulatory compliance; instills accountability for change; ensures the security of business-critical systems; and increases the overall availability of IT services. Tripwire was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Portland, Ore.