Ingrian Networks Launches Global Certification Program for Partners and Customers

Ingrian® Networks, Inc., the leading provider of data privacy solutions, today announced a new certification program that will provide hands-on training to Ingrian partners and customers . The new program, Ingrian Certified Engineers (ICE), is designed for technical professionals who are responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of the Ingrian DataSecure® Platform. To see course topics, visit: http://www.ingrian.com/partners_ice.html

"Achieving the Ingrian Certified Engineer designation will demonstrate superior knowledge of Ingrian DataSecure platforms and develop in-house best practices for fine tuning the solution to specific network and database environments," said Bob Adhar, president and CEO, Randtronics, Ltd. "We believe the designation will provide us with more credibility and help parlay our newfound expertise to drive incremental revenue and value to our customers."

ICE certification includes training for the following Ingrian technologies:

--  Core Platform -- Provides an overview of the
    DataSecure technology, an introduction to
    cryptography, and details on documentation
    and configuration.
--  Database Integration -- Discusses best practices
    on integrating Oracle on Linux and SQL Server
    2000 on Windows.
--  Application Integration -- Delivers technical
    training on integrating with JCE and .NET
    environments.

Ingrian KeySecure Partners and enterprise end-users are offered certification to integrate solutions and deploy Ingrian's best-in-class encryption technology. Charter members of the ICE program include Horizon equIP Technology in the UK and Randtronics in Australia.

"We want to provide our customers and partners with the best level of service possible, and Ingrian's new certification program helps ensure a company's investment in Ingrian products," said Derek Tumulak, vice president of product management, Ingrian Networks. "Achieving data privacy is critical for any organization, and with certification, partners are able to deliver consistent and incremental value to their deals, and end-users are able to increase efficiency by learning how to avoid common pitfalls and troubleshoot problems as they arise."

Courses run two to three days depending on which concentrations the participants wish to pursue. To sign up or learn more, please visit http://www.ingrian.com/partners_ice.html

About DataSecure Platforms

Ingrian DataSecure Platforms provide an intelligent, cost-effective way to protect critical data from both internal and external threats. Featuring dedicated hardware appliances and patent-pending cryptography software , Ingrian's solutions deliver capabilities for granular encryption , seamless integration , and centralized key management including:

--  Retailers, financial institutions, and payment processors in adhering
    to card issuer security policies like the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data
    Security Standard.
--  Organizations around the world seeking to comply with privacy
    legislation, such as California SB1386, the Europe Union Data Protection
    Directive, and many others.
--  Financial institutions seeking to comply with Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
--  Government agencies striving to adhere to the Federal Information
    Security Management Act.

About Ingrian Networks

Ingrian Networks brings complete data privacy to the enterprise. With Ingrian DataSecure Platforms, organizations can protect critical data from both internal and external threats, and ensure compliance with legislative and policy mandates for security. DataSecure features a dedicated security appliance and specialized software that enables organizations to encrypt critical data in applications and databases. With its capabilities for granular encryption, seamless integration, and centralized security management, DataSecure enables organizations to guard against a range of security threats, with unparalleled ease and cost effectiveness. Ingrian is a privately held company backed by such investors as Globespan Capital Partners, HighBAR Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Partech International, and Prism VentureWorks. For more information, visit http://www.ingrian.com .

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