Bit9 Widens Distribution Network with Announcement Of Its First Sales Partners.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Bit9, Inc., the first company to solve the problem of unwanted software at the endpoint, today announced six new sales partners to augment Bit9's current sales model. Bit9, which launched on September 20, 2005, has established and will continue to aggressively grow its channel partner program to meet the burgeoning demand for its Parity(TM) endpoint security solution. Parity detects and stops unwanted software such as spyware, malware, and non-business applications on desktops, laptops, and servers. New Bit9 resellers include:

--Commercium Technology, Inc., (www.cticorp.com), an Internet security consulting firm based in Rumson, NJ.

--Netanium Network Security, Inc., (www.nnsecurity.com), an information security consulting and integration company.

New Bit9 Sales agents include:

--Cresting Wave LLC, (www.crestingwave.com), which helps technology companies access target markets.

--Go Networks, a business advisory services and IT consulting firm.

--Skyward Consulting Group, (www.skywardconsultinggroup.com), a national sales consulting and outsourcing firm.

--X4, LLC, (www.x4-llc.com), which was founded in 2003 with the mission of generating bottom-line revenue growth for customer and partner organizations.

"Bit9 Parity is a dynamic new offering that has the potential to dramatically impact the face of endpoint security," said Robin Bloor, partner in Hurwitz & Associates, a leading technology research and consulting firm. "A robust sales channel is a critical step in a company's march to long-term success. Through widening its distribution network, Bit9 has established a strategic beachhead for continued growth."

Bit9 Parity is the only solution to detect and stop all types of unwanted software, including spyware, malware, and non-business applications on enterprise desktops, laptops, and servers. Unlike other endpoint security products that focus on what's wrong or malicious, Bit9 Parity tracks and controls what's new and unknown, without relying on malware signatures or behavioral patterns. Based on patent-pending technology, this approach offers protection and coverage that other current solutions can't. The result is real-time, network-wide visibility and control, giving customers the earliest and best possible protection from intrusions, including zero-day attacks.

Commenting on Bit9's new sales partners, John Hanratty, VP of Marketing and one of the founders of Bit9, said, "The depth, breadth, and quality of our new sales partners is a terrific competitive asset for Bit9. We will continue to enhance this channel to drive forward our sales and growth initiatives in 2005 and beyond."

Bit9 Partners Speak Out

Partners spoke enthusiastically about their relationship with Bit9 and had the following to say:

--Bill O'Brien, President, Commercium: "We believe that Bit9 has the potential to be a disruptive technology as it relates to the management of unwanted software."

--Kevin Haley - President of Netanium Network Security, Inc.: "I am thrilled that Bit9 has chosen Netanium as a New England partner. Bit9 has a revolutionary approach to endpoint security and more importantly, it works - making it a perfect fit for our clients and prospects."

--Steve Shuhet - CEO of Cresting Wave: "Bit9's revolutionary new approach for protecting desktops and servers from malicious code - spyware, worms and viruses - is a welcomed technology that both the enterprise and mid-markets have been waiting for."

--Dave Cleary, President and CEO of Go Networks: "We believe Bit9's Parity software does a tremendous job at blocking unwanted programs and malware from the enterprise. We're extremely excited about the potential value it brings to IT organizations in protecting against unknown software."

--Rock Griffin - CEO of Skyward: "Skyward is excited to be helping Bit9 create a national reseller chain and to help them uncover Fortune 500 business."

--Scott Wagoner - CEO of X4, LLC: "We are extremely enthusiastic about partnering with Bit9. Bit9 Parity represents one of the most advanced endpoint security solutions in the market today."

About Bit9, Inc.

Bit9 is the first company to solve the problem of unwanted software at the endpoint. As the only solution to detect and stop spyware, malware, and non-business applications, Bit9 gives IT professionals unprecedented, network-wide visibility and control in real time. Bit9 provides the earliest and best possible protection against known and unknown intrusions, including Zero-day attacks. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bit9 is a privately held company.

Bit9, Inc. and Parity are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bit9, Inc. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.