Aberdeen Group Research Places Return On Investment for WorldSecure Server as High as 600%.

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1999--

WorldSecure Lowers Administration Costs and Reduces Number

of Components Requiring Management

Worldtalk(R) Corporation (Nasdaq:WTLK) today announced that a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis on Internet Guardians from Aberdeen Group, an independent market research firm, indicates that WorldSecure Server provides the highest Return on Investment of all the security solutions covered in the report.

The white paper, titled "The New Internet Guardians: Integrated Coverage, Better ROI," is based on information gathered from IS Managers and weighs the costs of deploying and maintaining Internet Guardians against the alarming financial losses that can be incurred by Internet-based virus attacks and junk e-mail.

According to the report, Worldtalk's WorldSecure Server is the only shipping Internet Guardian on the market today to offer organizations completely integrated protection, resulting in a solution that is cost-efficient and easier to deploy and manage than standalone security products. The Aberdeen Executive White Paper can be found at http://www.aberdeen.com and http://www.worldtalk.com.

WorldSecure Solutions Deliver Exceptional Return on Investment

According to the report, Worldtalk's WorldSecure products are prime examples of Internet Guardians, delivering comprehensive protection against viruses, SPAM, malicious mobile code, offensive Web and e-mail content, and information loss. The report indicates that by migrating from component security solutions to Internet Guardians such as WorldSecure Server, IS executives will experience better coverage with a rapid Return on Investment.

Aberdeen's research asserts that the more integrated the security solution, the better the ROI. In fact, the study concludes that WorldSecure Server offers a 10,000 person organization an exceptional 632% Return on Investment over three years.

"IS decision-makers are charged with maintaining a secure infrastructure for e-business, and are continually beleaguered by the cost and complexity of maintaining security solutions across dispersed computing systems," said Jim Hurley, managing director of Information Security at Aberdeen Group.

"Internet Guardians like Worldtalk's WorldSecure Server provide more comprehensive, integrated coverage than traditionally funded approaches and provide IS managers with the ability to avoid disrupting the business of the enterprise while exploiting new Internet-based e-business and e-commerce applications."

The report also indicates that the new Internet Guardians offer organizations comprehensive, flexible protection beyond that which is delivered by traditional firewalls. Firewalls are intended to control access to network protocol services, rather than handle mail, Web, and other application services. Internet Guardians are complementary to existing firewalls, allowing administrators a higher level of control over their network resources.

Interim point solutions such as those provided by Trend Micro and Content Technologies are not classified in the report as complete Internet Guardians for e-business mail and Web portals. Aberdeen recommends that IS managers evaluate Internet Guardians as replacement solutions when their anti-virus lease expires.

The New Internet Guardians

The new Internet Guardians highlighted in the Aberdeen report are products that combine, in one integrated solution, an array of security components that allow IS managers to safely move their enterprises to e-business without having to integrate, configure, and maintain countless incompatible security point solutions.

These Internet Guardians incorporate security countermeasures that protect against e-mail viruses, Web-based virus downloads, malicious applets, and junk mail. They also block offensive Web sites, prevent productivity loss, reduce legal liability from the misuse and abuse of e-mail and Web resources, and protect sensitive information on public networks.

Internet Guardians provide IS managers with the ability to minimize disruption to employees, PCs, and day-to-day business operations, while utilizing the Internet in order to conduct commerce with customers, suppliers and partners.

"The research conducted by Aberdeen Group reaffirms that WorldSecure Server's comprehensive Internet security provides organizations a better Return on Investment than component-based solutions such as virus protection and SPAM prevention," said Bernard Harguindeguy, president and CEO at Worldtalk Corporation.

"The executive white paper is an excellent evaluation and measurement tool for IS professionals responsible for deploying a secure e-business infrastructure."

Worldtalk Corporation

Worldtalk Corporation is a leading provider of policy enforcement solutions for e-mail and Web communications. The company's WorldSecure policy management platform enables organizations to define and manage Internet e-mail and Web security and usage policies, reducing the risks and liabilities associated with Internet communications.

Worldtalk delivered the industry's first solution for managing and enforcing e-mail security policies in September 1997. Since then, organizations have deployed WorldSecure solutions to ensure confidentiality of their external e-mail communications, protect their intellectual property, and prevent SPAMs and Viruses.

Worldtalk products include WorldSecure/Web and the award-winning WorldSecure Server, which are marketed and sold worldwide by Worldtalk, Value Added Resellers (VARs) and distributors. For more information, please visit us at http://www.worldtalk.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, such as those relating to the timely availability and acceptance of existing and new products; the impact of competitive product introductions; acceptance and pricing; and the continued growth of the Internet market. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements.

Note to Editors: Worldtalk is a registered trademark and WorldSecure is a trademark of Worldtalk Corporation. All other product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.