Adaptec and SSH to Collaborate On IP Security Solutions for ISCSI and TCP Offload Applications.

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2002

SSH Communications Security (HEX:SSH1V), a world-leading developer of Internet security solutions, today announced an agreement with Adaptec, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADPT) to develop integrated security solutions for storage and network connectivity. Adaptec, the global leader in data storage access solutions, will integrate SSH's award-winning security software with its own security hardware to develop robust IP security solutions for iSCSI and TCP/IP Offload applications.

In an increasingly connected world, the vulnerability of data networks and the concept of virtual SANs across multiple sites over IP networks are driving the need for IP security solutions. The collaboration between Adaptec and SSH will address this need and provide protection from potential computer hackers, e-mail viruses and other security threats.

"Adaptec's strong IP Storage hardware leadership and its innovative approach to IP security, combined with SSH's award-winning security software will enable the broader deployment of iSCSI SANs," said Ram Jayam, vice president and general manager of Adaptec's Storage Networking Group. "SSH's standards-based software complements our IP security hardware and will enable us to deliver secure iSCSI and TCP Offload for storage and networking environments."

"By integrating SSH's security software, Adaptec will be able to accelerate product development cycles," said George Adams, president and CEO of SSH Communications. Security, Inc. "We look forward to working with Adaptec to deliver highly reliable security for IP-based networks."

About IPSec and SSH IPSec Solutions

IPSec is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard for protecting IP traffic using cryptography on the packet level. This Internet protocol is the predominant security technology used in VPNs. A driving force for IPSec, VPNs allow users to establish secure data communications between multiple networks or network devices using insecure public networks such as the Internet.

SSH's IPSec solutions are the leading toolkits for IPSec implementation in secure local and global communications. The SSH IPSec toolkits provide scalable, robust security for IP networks, and supports multiple operating systems as well as the industry's latest Internet standards. These standards include IPv6, enhanced PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and the new Rijndael (AES) cryptography standard. With SSH's IPSec solution, enterprise customers are assured of a high level of security, with considerable savings in product development time and delivery.

About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security, a world-leading supplier of Internet security solutions, offers a broad range of award-winning products designed to address the most critical security issues for businesses, service providers, financial institutions and governments worldwide. IPVia(TM) Network Security Solutions, the newest generation of centrally managed, cost-effective, easy-to-deploy VPN solutions; SSH Sentinel(TM), a feature-rich remote access VPN "smart" client; and SSH Secure Shell, the award-winning product family, ensure secure remote access and data transfer. SSH Certifier(TM) product family provides a robust certification authority for flexible and strong authentication through digital certificates and tokens. The market-leading, award-winning SSH IPSEC Express(TM) (Internet Protocol Security) family of toolkits for OEMs and software developers enables fast time-to-market and reduced in-house development costs. SSH is traded publicly on the Helsinki Exchanges under HEX:SSH1V. For more information, please visit www.ssh.com

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