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Sourcefire® Selected by JetBlue to Support Strategic Security Initiatives

Business Wire, March 4, 2008

Sourcefire 3D[TM] System Delivers Network Security Required to Facilitate Leading Airline's Aggressive Growth Strategy

COLUMBIA, Md. -- Open source innovator and SNORT([R]) creator, Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), a leader in network intrusion prevention, today announced that JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) has replaced its previous first-generation Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with the Sourcefire 3D System. With over 50 airport locations, multiple data centers and plans for continued growth, JetBlue has implemented Sourcefire's Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) and is rolling out Sourcefire's Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) solutions to protect against both known and unknown threats.

"As JetBlue continues to expand operations, we need a comprehensive and scalable solution that can address security within our data centers and at each of our airport locations," said Justin Searle Information Security Analyst at JetBlue Airways. "The Sourcefire 3D System provides us with the visibility we need to secure our critical systems."

JetBlue is deploying Sourcefire RNA, the company's leading NBA solution, to deliver real-time visibility into all of the assets throughout its distributed environment and help eliminate the risk of unauthorized systems being added to its wired and wireless networks. Using RNA's continuous knowledge of all network end-points, JetBlue can now identify and locate any new system connecting anywhere on its network, and can quickly conduct a system assessment to determine whether a computer is authorized and adheres to corporate policies. If a computer is in violation of any policies, JetBlue can block it from accessing the network or initiate an update to eliminate violations or vulnerabilities.

To help ensure that assets are secured within the data center and at all distributed entry points, JetBlue is implementing Sourcefire 3D Sensors throughout its internal network and at all of its airport terminals. Sourcefire enables JetBlue to centrally manage these sensors through a single Sourcefire Defense Center located in one of its data centers. This provides JetBlue the ability to correlate all vulnerability and threat data from across the network and update its security policies and device settings in real time.

"The Sourcefire 3D System's unique combination of IPS and NBA technologies enables our customers to securely expand their network operations without worrying whether their assets are protected," said Tom McDonough, President and COO of Sourcefire. "By providing JetBlue with increased visibility into the security of its data centers and airport terminal networks, Sourcefire is enabling the company to easily expand its network and increase capabilities at its airport terminals, without worrying about the security of its critical customer information."

About JetBlue Airways

New York-based JetBlue Airways has created a new airline category based on value, service and style. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue is now pleased to offer customers the most legroom throughout coach (based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines). JetBlue introduced complimentary in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services on aircraft "BetaBlue," a first among U.S. domestic airlines. JetBlue is also America's first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue's control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 53 cities with 550 daily flights. New service to Los Angeles International Airport begins in May. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all travel is ticketless, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) or visit www.jetblue.com.

About Sourcefire

Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIRE), Snort creator and open source innovator, is a world leader in Enterprise Threat Management (ETM) solutions. Sourcefire is transforming the way Global 2000 organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risks with its 3D Approach - Discover, Determine, Defend - to securing real networks. The Sourcefire 3D[TM] System is the first to unify IPS, NBA, NAC and Vulnerability Assessment technologies under the same management console. This ETM approach equips customers with an efficient and effective layered security defense - protecting network assets before, during and after an attack. Through the years, Sourcefire has been consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership by customers, media and industry analysts alike - with more than 30 awards and accolades. Today, the names Sourcefire and founder Martin Roesch have grown synonymous with innovation and network security intelligence. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit http://www.sourcefire.com.

The following product categories are represented by the acronyms: Intrusion Prevention System (IPS); Network Behavior Analysis (NBA); Network Access Control (NAC); Vulnerability Assessment (VA).

 

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