Authentium Joins the Microsoft Virus Information Alliance; Security Software-as-a-Service Leader to Add Virus Research Expertise to Microsoft's Security Industry Initiative.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Authentium, the leading developer of security software-as-a-service technologies, has joined Microsoft's Product Support Services Security Team's Virus Information Alliance (VIA), an international program for sharing information on malicious code. Authentium's Command AntiVirus technology has been protecting multi-platform desktops since 1992, and is at the heart of Authentium's award-winning (VB100, ICSA, Checkmark) certified antivirus products and services.

"Microsoft is pleased to work with Authentium and all the VIA members to provide customers with the information they need to help protect themselves from malicious threats," said Stephen Toulouse, security program manager of the Security Response Center at Microsoft Corporation. "Security is an industrywide issue, and Microsoft is committed to continuing to work closely with industry partners toward the common goal of improving security for all computer users."

The Microsoft Virus Information Alliance (VIA) enables security companies to collaborate with other industry partners to provide users of Microsoft products with accurate and timely information on emerging virus threats. The program has proven to be an effective medium for exchanging virus news and technical information since its launch in 2003. Alliance members currently include many of the world's leading antivirus and security vendors.

"It is in everyone's interest to actively share and exchange information on emerging viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms and other emerging forms of malware," said John Sharp, CEO of Authentium. "By exchanging information with Microsoft and other VIA partners, we will enable a broader understanding of current threats, and a cooperative, positive approach to increasing service levels, and mitigating the effects of malware. We look forward to working with Microsoft and the other VIA partners for the benefit of all computer users, worldwide."

As a member of the VIA, Authentium, Inc. is also part of the recently announced Microsoft Security Response Alliance, which is an overarching, consolidated alliance framework that operates to help meet the security response needs of Microsoft customers by engaging collaboration among multiple partners, vendors, governments, and infrastructure providers.

About Authentium

Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, Authentium develops core operating system encapsulation, file and application defense, data interception and data analysis technologies for inclusion in its flagship Extensible Services Platform (ESP). Authentium is the leading licensor of security software development toolkits to independent software vendors, software publishers, and security appliance manufacturers, and one of the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the security software industry, providing services to millions of end users in enterprise and government organizations, ISPs, and education institutions worldwide.

For more information about Authentium, visit www.authentium.com.

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