NFR Security Announces Protection Against Newly Disclosed Microsoft IIS Services Vulnerability; NFR Security Sentivist Provides Protection Against Flaws That Allow Microsoft Internet Information Server V5.1 to Crash

Business Wire, Dec 21, 2005

ROCKVILLE, Md. -- NFR Security, Inc., the leader in Real-Time Threat Protection, today announced immediate protection for Microsoft's latest discovered vulnerability on their Internet Information Server (IIS) Services, version 5.1. Disclosed on Friday December 16, 2005, this newly published vulnerability allows hackers to compromise the Microsoft IIS Services, causing web services to not be available until a restart is initiated by the system. NFR Security's newly released signature update successfully protects against the announced vulnerability and is currently available for automatic download from the secure NFR Security Customer Support site.

"This is a highly exploitable vulnerability and it is imperative to provide this needed protection until appropriate patching is provided by Microsoft," said Darrell Burkey, Director of Product Management for NFR Security. "Providing immediate protection for our customers against newly discovered vulnerabilities is an example of our world-class customer service."

About NFR Security, Inc.

NFR Security is the leading provider of Real-Time Threat Protection systems that secure business networks against the four primary threat points of today - automated malware, information leakage, vulnerability windows and unsanctioned network changes. With security that is Aware, Adaptive and Actionable(TM), NFR Sentivist makes enterprise networks, and businesses, more secure while simplifying the job of network security. NFR Security serve customers worldwide in corporate enterprises, government agencies, service providers and academic institutions through an extensive worldwide network of channel partners and direct sales. NFR Security is headquartered in Rockville, MD. Additional information about NFR Security can be found at www.nfr.com or by calling 1-800-234-4079.