PatchLink Launches Global MSSP Program to Meet Growing Demand for Its Industry Leading Technology; Globix, COCC and HyBlue License Best-of-Breed Patch Management to Complete Solution Portfolios and Deliver Comprehensive Network Security

Business Wire, April 17, 2006

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- As part of an ongoing effort to bolster its comprehensive partner strategy, PatchLink(R) Corporation, a global leader in enterprise security patch and vulnerability management solutions, today announced the launch of its Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program worldwide.

Through this program, PatchLink enables MSSPs to deliver the most advanced automated patching, vulnerability assessment and remediation technology to their customers for quick and effective network protection against emerging threats. This move further extends PatchLink's reach into one of the fastest growing segments of the managed security services market, estimated to reach $2.9 billion global market in 2006, according to leading analyst firm IDC. As businesses are challenged to respond faster to a new wave of security threats, MSSPs are rapidly adopting and delivering an integrated security solutions approach that includes patch and vulnerability management.

"The MSSP market is anticipated to grow incrementally as organizations take a more proactive approach to network security," said Allan Carey, program manager of IDC. "More organizations will look to managed security services providers that offer integrated security solutions and services, including security patch and vulnerability management, that are designed to simplify and automate processes. To this end, PatchLink offers value by enabling MSSPs to deliver automated scanning, assessment and remediation capabilities at customer sites combined with custom content delivery, asset tracking and inventory and remote machine management capabilities."

The increase in Web-based application and browser vulnerabilities along with the rise of zero-day exploits are driving the requirement for automated, cross-platform patch management as a key component of a layered network security strategy. In response, MSSPs are tapping PatchLink to round out security offerings, complementing intrusion detection, firewall and incident management solutions with critical vulnerability management.

"With the emergence of new-generation threats, security concerns continue to top our customers' priority lists and we are seeing a strong demand for patch management," said Matthew Sutton, CEO of HyBlue, a leading IT security MSSP. "To meet customer demand and complete our security portfolio, we needed to find the best vulnerability management solution. After a thorough evaluation, PatchLink rose to the top with its cross-platform support, fingerprinting technology and extensive patch repository. With PatchLink, we are able to efficiently manage customer systems, reduce costs and machine downtime and increase network security."

"As the main data center for 137 community banks and credit unions throughout the Northeastern United States, COCC is really on the front lines of network security for these institutions," said Brent Biernat, AVP -- Network Management at Avon, a Connecticut-based COCC. "PatchLink helps our clients through their annual banking examinations, which are critical to business continuity, by automating and documenting their software update process. Our clients couldn't get the job done without PatchLink."

Through PatchLink's MSSP Program, partners license its industry-leading PatchLink Update(TM). In addition, partners can take advantage of customizable marketing tools, advanced technical training, experienced support staff and lead generation programs. Partners ranging from Fortune 100 to emerging solutions providers that include COCC, Globix and HyBlue have joined the program along with more than 60 existing partners worldwide.

"The program is designed to enable our partners to readily add a patch management capability to their portfolio of services," said Suzanne Swanson, senior VP of business development, PatchLink. "We are committed to being the solution of choice by providing the necessary program components to help ensure our partners' success with their customers."

More information about PatchLink's MSSP Program is available at http://www.patchlink.com/partners/partnerships_mssp.html

ABOUT PATCHLINK CORPORATION

PatchLink(R) is the global leader for security patch and vulnerability management solutions, delivering comprehensive, multi-platform assessment and remediation for continuous protection across the enterprise. Offering the most comprehensive platform and application support, PatchLink maintains the largest tested and most up-to-date security patch repository, enabling organizations to accurately assess and remediate vulnerabilities based on established industry best practices. Currently protecting thousands of commercial and government organizations and millions of PCs and servers worldwide, PatchLink effectively eliminates vulnerability risks and enforces security and compliance policies while reducing overall IT costs.

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