Security Leader ScanSafe Announces U.S. Authorized Reseller Program — Worldwide Leader in Managed Web Security Gives U.S. Channel Partners a Market-Proven Service

Business Wire, Feb 6, 2006

SAN MATEO, Calif. -- ScanSafe, the worldwide leader in managed Web security, today announced the U.S. launch of its authorized reseller program for the company's unique managed security service, protecting enterprise Internet users against malware and zero-day attacks without the need for "signatures" or prior, detailed knowledge on the nature of the attack. The first and only company to offer comprehensive Web security without the need for premise-based hardware or software, ScanSafe is bringing its U.S. channel partners a comprehensive program that allows them to capitalize on the growing demand for managed security. In addition, ScanSafe today released its Threat Report for 2005 (see related release -- ScanSafe's 2005 Security Threat Report Details a 265 Percent Increase in Spyware and Malware for 2005).

"ScanSafe has been an ideal addition to my portfolio of security offerings," said Gordon Shevlin, Executive Vice President for Siegeworks, a leading global provider of enterprise security, consulting and integration. "Its combined comprehensive training and support with a powerful, easy-to-deploy product that has a short sales cycle. More importantly, ScanSafe meets the demands of many customers that recognize they need protection, but don't have the resources to manage their own hardware. Without the option of ScanSafe, most of these customers find it difficult to manage the security threats brought on by zero-day attacks."

The ScanSafe service blocks viruses and malware before they reach the enterprise network without the use of signatures, while also allowing companies to enforce their Internet access policies. By leveraging Outbreak Intelligence(TM), a patent-pending heuristics engine, ScanSafe is able to monitor inbound and outbound traffic in real-time and block new, zero-day threats that lack traditional signatures. For an additional layer of security, ScanSafe also incorporates third-party commercial engines into its service. This multi-layer protection model provides customers with complete protection from all Web-based malware threats -- not just those that are signature-based.

ScanSafe not only makes it safe to surf the Web, but also provides tools to monitor, manage and audit Web traffic. Web filtering ensures that users adhere to compliance policies, improves productivity and reduces network congestion. In addition, ScanSafe provides Web surfers with confidentiality by preventing sites from collecting information about users.

"With ScanSafe, our partners know they're getting a service that is market-proven as it already supports more than a thousand enterprises around the globe," said Roy Tuvey, ScanSafe's COO. "What's more, ScanSafe's value proposition is simple and our partners have the opportunity to secure multi-year deals with no product to inventory."

ScanSafe's Authorized Reseller Program provides channel partners with generous margins, marketing support, and training for sales and technical personnel. The Referral Partner level provides a commission fee for closing net new sales, while the more advanced Premiere level is available to resellers who make a commitment to annual revenue goals. In addition, Premiere partners are eligible to earn rebates for reaching specific revenue targets during the life of the Reseller Agreement.

The ScanSafe sales team is compensated on all business closed through channel partners. As a result, ScanSafe ensures that it does not compete with its channel partners in any way. ScanSafe's team of Territory Managers, Channel Managers, and Enterprise Account Managers have experience in dedicating sales support to valued channel partners located throughout North America.

Interested parties can find out more about ScanSafe's Authorized Reseller Program at: http://www.scansafe.net/scansafe/html/partners.html.> About ScanSafe

ScanSafe pioneered managed Web security and is the market leader, currently processing more than three billion Web requests each month. Operating at the Internet rather than at the server or desktop level, ScanSafe provides fully managed Web virus protection and web usage policy enforcement.

Best of breed protection is guaranteed by ScanSafe's multi-tier model that combines the power of industry-leading virus engines and categorizers with proprietary heuristics engine Outbreak Intelligence(TM) to eliminate threats before they reach customer networks.

ScanSafe services Enterprise customers and SMEs through its extensive network of channel partners and service providers. The company's primary financier is Benchmark Capital, the leading global venture capital firm. For more information visit: www.scansafe.com.