Symantec's Chief Technology Officer Addresses Wireless Security At the Software and Information Industry Association's Annual Conference

Business Wire, April 15, 2002

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SIIA 2002

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq:SYMC), the world leader in Internet security, today announced that Rob Clyde, vice president and chief technology officer, will participate in a panel at the 2002 Software and Information Industry Association's Annual Conference (SIIA) in San Diego.

Rob Clyde will serve as a panelist on the "Who's Listening -- Making Wireless Safe for Business Uses" panel from 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Vendors considering a wireless offering know that security concerns are a major roadblock for corporate customers. The panelists will discuss security concerns related to wireless offerings and explore how companies can build security into their products, assuring critical information and applications will be protected.

With more than 25 years of information security experience, Clyde is a recognized industry authority and pioneer in the development of security products. Clyde sets the technology vision and strategy for Symantec, working with leading Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to implement sound and practical security policies and solutions. He is also a founder of Symantec Security Response, a dedicated group of security experts focused on the latest security threats.

The 2002 SIIA Conference is divided into three main tracks: Translating ePublishing to Profitability, Software is Everywhere, and Redefining Education. Held annually, SIIA brings together today's leaders to overcome common challenges, explore successful business models and move the software industry forward. As the leading trade association for the software and information industry, SIIA is uniquely positioned to help industry leaders prepare customers, investors and policymakers for the inevitable changes in technology.

About Symantec

Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 38 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.

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