CyberSafe Responds to Back Orifice 2000 Threats.

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 1999--

CyberSafe Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise network security solutions that enable e-business, today announced its Centrax(tm) 2.2 intrusion detection software solution now identifies and combats threats from the newly released Back Orifice 2000.

"Back Orifice 2000 is a software program that poses a threat to organizations and consumers, and Microsoft believes it is critical that products are available to detect such threats," said Jason Garms, Lead Product Manager for Windows NT Security at Microsoft Corporation. "We are pleased that CyberSafe has updated its Centrax 2.2 product to detect this program, which is also scheduled to be included in the Windows 2000 Resource Kit."

"A growing number of CyberSafe customers, especially in the financial industry, use Windows NT-based enterprise servers," said Jim Cannavino, CyberSafe chairman and CEO. "Part of our partnership with our customer base is to provide rapid responses to this kind of security threat. Without it, they'd be left vulnerable."

Back Orifice 2000 is a remote administration system that, once installed on a system, permits a user to control a computer remotely, across a network connection. It is commonly used as a hacking program that allows unauthorized users remote access and control of machines within an enterprise network.

The July 10 version of Back Orifice 2000 poses a greater threat than earlier versions because it attacks Microsoft Windows NT -- the operating system typically employed on enterprise networks. The previous Back Orifice version ran only on Windows 95 and Windows 98.

About Centrax from CyberSafe

Centrax 2.2 is the first and only product to integrate host- and network-based intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and policy management under a single, easy-to-use interface. By combining these components, Centrax provides a balanced, comprehensive security suite for combating threats inside and outside the network.

Availability

Organizations can now download the Centrax 2.2 solution via the CyberSafe web site at http://www.centraxcorp.com/

About CyberSafe

CyberSafe Corporation, a privately held corporation founded in 1991, supplies security to enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle and MVS. Its award-winning TrustBroker(tm) Security Suite, along with the Defensor(R) and Centrax(tm) products, are designed to enable secure electronic business, while reducing administration costs. Leading investors in the company include Accel Partners, OAK Investment Partners, and Polaris Venture Partners. CyberSafe is located in Issaquah, Washington, and on the World Wide Web at http://www.cybersafe.com. For additional information please send requests to [e-mail] or call 425/391-6000.

CyberSafe and the CyberSafe logo are registered trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. TrustBroker and Centrax are trademarks of CyberSafe Corporation. Defensor is a registered trademark of CyberSafe Canada Corporation. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.