TippingPoint Technologies' Customer, University of Dayton, Wins `InfoWorld 100' Award for UnityOne Intrusion Prevention Appliance Implementation and Benefits

Business Wire, Nov 18, 2003

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2003

TippingPoint's UnityOne Blocks Cyber Attacks and Increases

Bandwidth

TippingPoint Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:TPTI), the leaders in high-speed intrusion prevention, today announced the University of Dayton, a TippingPoint customer, was recognized as a technological leader and awarded with the 'InfoWorld 100' for its advancements made through implementing TippingPoint's UnityOne(tm) Intrusion Prevention Appliances.

The InfoWorld 100 is awarded by IDG's InfoWorld Media Group to recognize the top 100 organizations making the best use of emerging technologies to enhance their business. Chosen as an outstanding example of enterprise innovation and leadership, the University of Dayton has blocked over one million cyber threats each month by implementing the UnityOne Intrusion Prevention Appliance in early 2003. The UnityOne also provided the university with protection from major cyber worm and virus outbreaks including Slammer, MSBlast, Welchia and Sobig.

"The InfoWorld 100 recognizes companies like University of Dayton that made the best use of technology to enhance their businesses," stated Steve Fox, editor-in-chief of InfoWorld. "TippingPoint Technologies built an innovative intrusion prevention system to meet critical technical and business objectives."

In addition to providing security, the UnityOne also helped the university increase their bandwidth availability and reduce their legal risk from the file sharing of music and video files. After blocking peer-to-peer traffic uni-directionally with the UnityOne, bandwidth consumption dropped from a peak of 30 Mbps to a low of 17 Mbps within the first 30 minutes, giving a 43 percent increase in bandwidth availability.

Thomas Danford, associate provost and chief information officer at the University of Dayton, said, "I am honored to accept this award, which would not have been possible without the technology made available by TippingPoint Technologies. The UnityOne Intrusion Prevention Systems and Appliances are unrivaled in their ability to provide complete network protection from imminent cyber threats."

Representatives from the University of Dayton and TippingPoint Technologies will present a joint case study session depicting return on investment at the Syllabus educational technology conference in Boston on Dec. 9, 2003.

About InfoWorld Media Group

For 25 years, InfoWorld Media Group has provided cutting-edge coverage and evaluation of IT products and services for technology experts in senior management. Through integrated channels including print, online and events, InfoWorld reaches the most influential senior technology experts -- those who drive their enterprises' technology purchases. Powered by a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products.

About IDG

InfoWorld is a division of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through IDG.net, which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related events worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides global market intelligence and advice through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at www.idg.com.

About the University of Dayton

Founded in 1850, the University of Dayton is the largest, private university in Ohio and one of the top 10 largest Catholic universities in the United States. The University of Dayton has over 70 academic programs for its 10,000 students, and is one of the most wired campuses in the country. All university housing is wired for high-speed Internet access, and all students are required to own computers.

About TippingPoint Technologies

TippingPoint Technologies is the leading provider of network-based intrusion prevention systems that deliver in-depth protection and attack eradication for corporate enterprises, government agencies, service providers and academic institutions. This innovative approach offers customers an effective network-based security solution with unrivaled economics, ultra-high performance, scalability and reliability. TippingPoint is based in Austin, Texas, and can be contacted through its Web site at www.tippingpoint.com or by telephone at 1-88UNITYONE.

TippingPoint Technologies, the TippingPoint logo, UnityOne, the UnityOne logo and Digital Vaccine are registered trademarks of TippingPoint Technologies, Inc.

TippingPoint Forward-looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Although TippingPoint believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, TippingPoint can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and future results may differ from those discussed in this press release. Important information regarding the factors that may affect TippingPoint's future performance is included in its public reports that it files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TippingPoint disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future event, change in expectations, conditions or circumstances, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not constitute an admission by TippingPoint or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.