Top Layer Networks Appoints Paul Tishkevich VP North America Commercial Sales; Proven Executive Brings 20 Years of Networking and Security Experience to Top Layer

Business Wire, Oct 26, 2004

WESTBORO, Mass. -- Top Layer Networks (www.TopLayer.com), a provider of globally proven intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that Paul Tishkevich has joined the company as vice president of North America Commercial Sales. Tishkevich will be responsible for the direct and channel sales of Top Layer's industry leading intrusion prevention technologies.

"Paul Tishkevich combines a strong security background with a proven track record of being able to develop and maintain strong sales pipelines. Coming from an industry leader such as RSA, Paul understands to the security needs of our customers," said Peter Rendall, CEO of Top Layer Networks. "Paul's ability to develop a strong sales channel will be integral to our continued efforts in helping organizations protect their critical online assets from growing number of cyber threats."

Prior to joining Top Layer, Tishkevich was the regional sales manager for RSA Security, managing the New England sales territory. While at RSA, he was also responsible for managing and developing the companies channel sales operations. Previously, Paul served in a variety of security and networking roles, such as holding the position of major account sales manager for Network General, where he managed channel sales of network diagnostic software; territory sales manager for Attachmate; systems engineer and sales representative for ITT Courier; systems engineer for Diebold; and systems analyst for NCR.

"Top Layer has become known for its ability to provide real world security solutions for organization that are under a constant barrage of cyber attacks," said Paul Tishkevich, president of North America Commercial Sales for Top Layer. "I look forward to working with organizations across the country to help provide them with the network security solutions that are needed today. More than ever, the market is in need of a security infrastructure that provides effective intrusion prevention. I'm excited to be part of the company that can provide these much needed security solutions."

About Top Layer Networks, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Top Layer Networks (http://www.TopLayer.com) develops network security solutions that enable enterprises worldwide to protect their infrastructure and critical online resources from cyber threats. The Company's patented, ASIC-based products are engineered to deliver accurate and reliable protection mechanisms while operating as robust in-line network devices. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Westboro, Massachusetts with sales and support presence in France, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom.

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