Cable & Wireless Joins National Cyber Security Alliance's Stay Safe Online Campaign.

Business/Technology Editors

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2002

Encourages Consumers to Take Steps to Protect Home and Business

Computers From Cyber Attacks

Cable & Wireless (NYSE: CWP, LSE: CW), today announced its participation in the National Cyber Security Alliance's Stay Safe Online campaign. The campaign is designed to educate home and small business computer users on critical elements of cyber security through several venues including: national computer security awareness days coinciding with the days Americans change their clocks, a new web site - www.staysafeonline.info, audio technical discussions with security experts, and public service announcements.

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a new partnership of government and industry members aligned with the common goal of educating Americans on the need for computer security as an aspect of homeland defense. Members of the Alliance are calling on all American citizens to be vigilant in their efforts to protect home and small business systems, and working together to help spread the message on cyber security.

"Online security has become one of the top issues for businesses, government agencies, and individuals using the Internet," said John Stewart, security alliance liaison. "As a member of the National Cyber Security Alliance, we have made it a top priority to create a secure global environment for transacting e-business. We believe all Americans have a duty to also ensure that their personal cyber resources are protected and safe from attack, and that individual computers cannot be used to launch attacks against others. The Alliance has developed a set of tips for people to follow that goes a long way towards ensuring security."

"We are pleased to be able to work cooperatively with leading government agencies and our partners to improve America's cyber security. In an age of unprecedented new security challenges, we believe it is imperative to do our part to promote security awareness," Stewart added.

Cable & Wireless security services include a portfolio of advanced solutions that protect mission-critical data, applications and end-user information, guaranteeing uptime and the integrity of your online business. The security services are built on proprietary best practices, which are incorporated directly into data center design, physical security measures and private global network infrastructure. The company's 2Way Web Services are SAS 70 Type II accredited and ICSA TruSecure certified to ensure the highest level of security and reliability. Cable & Wireless also offers enhanced security services to meet unique e-business needs, including sophisticated network and host-based security measures such as firewalls, encryption and intrusion detection.

About the National Cyber Security Alliance

The National Cyber Security Alliance is a cooperative effort between industry and government organizations to foster awareness of cyber security through educational outreach and public awareness. For more information on the Alliance or the Stay Safe Online campaign, visit http://www.staysafeonline.info.

About Cable & Wireless

Cable & Wireless is a major global telecommunications business with revenue of over (pound)8 billion (US$11 billion) in the year to 31 March 2001 and customers in 70 countries and consists of two core and complementary divisions: Cable & Wireless Regional and Cable & Wireless Global. Cable & Wireless Regional offers a full range of telecommunications services in 27 countries around the world. Cable & Wireless Global's focus for future growth is on IP (internet protocol) and data services and solutions for business customers. It is developing advanced IP networks and value-added services in the US, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region in support of this strategy. With the capability of its global IP infrastructure and its financial strength, Cable & Wireless holds a unique position in terms of global coverage and services to business customers. For more information about Cable & Wireless, go to www.cw.com.

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