CompuCom and Entercept Launch Industry's First Intrusion Prevention Security Appliance Offering.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2001

CompuCom's Security Services Enable Clients to Prevent Intrusions

On Mission-Critical Servers

CompuCom Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:CMPC), a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider, today announced a new partnership with Entercept(TM) Security Technologies.

Through this partnership, CompuCom will now offer a cost-effective server security solution that is designed to prevent security attacks from harming mission-critical servers. This solution is preventative and differs from standard intrusion detection methods, in that it blocks malicious sabotage, rather than merely alerting administrators that an attempt has already been made. CompuCom's Securing the Enterprise service combines its ISO 9001 enterprise server and network integration expertise, with Entercept's award-winning intrusion prevention software (IPS) solution to offer a proactive security system.

CompuCom assesses current defenses for Microsoft and Sun servers, designs a layered system of defense using Entercept's IPS Appliance, and then implements the security solution to shield enterprise servers from attacks and damaging computer worms such as Nimda and Code Red. CompuCom helps clients implement solutions quickly through remote initialization of security appliances. CompuCom's On Alert! Monitoring 24x7 service provides remote management solutions to proactively alert clients of security breach attempts.

As Michael Rasmussen, Senior Industry Analyst, confirmed in a recent Giga Information Group report, "Firewalls only offer a moderate level of protection to the servers that sit behind them. There are many different layers to attack. They are not effective at combating attacks at the application layer -- the layer where we see the predominant focus in attention from attackers these days."

"Entercept's unique and patented intrusions prevention solution, combined with CompuCom's security expertise is projected to provide clients with a cost-effective solution that saves significant deployment time and resources," said Robin Matlock, senior vice president of Entercept Security Technologies. "The Intrusion Prevention Security Appliance will offer new options for managed server protection."

"CompuCom's security team provides an intrusion defense solution that does more than detect intruders. Prevention is key to protecting our clients' networks. By combining Entercept's proactive IPS approach with our services, we are able to provide clients with a solution that rounds out their network security with defenses at the server's OS, application and resource layers," said John McKenna, senior vice president of Outsourcing for CompuCom. "We are extremely pleased to combine the synergies of our two companies to fulfill a critical market need in a challenging security environment."

For more information on how to protect and manage network assets visit CompuCom at www.compucom.com or call 800/225-1475.

About CompuCom Systems, Inc.

CompuCom Systems, Inc. is a leading digital infrastructure solutions provider. CompuCom's clients include Fortune 1000 enterprises, vertical industry leaders, major technology equipment providers, leading edge systems integrators and wireless technology providers. CompuCom's technology solutions help companies master complex technologies. CompuCom leverages people, process and technology to offer best in class solutions that enable, optimize and operate the digital technology infrastructure. CompuCom is accessible via the Internet at www.compucom.com.

About Entercept Security Technologies

Entercept Security Technologies develops server security products that prevent access to server resources before any unauthorized activity occurs. Entercept provides essential protection beyond the firewall by identifying attacks and instantly taking action to stop hacker attacks before they cause damage. The Web Server Edition, the latest Entercept product, offers unique protection for Web servers as well as applications. Entercept Security Technologies (www.entercept.com) is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., and can be reached by calling 408/576-5900, or toll-free at 800/599-3200. Entercept's European offices can be reached by calling 44-208-387-5500.

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