Galea Secured Networks Chooses SSH IPSEC Express To Protect VPN, SSL and Firewall Servers.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2001

SSH Communications Security (HEX:SSH1V), a world-leading developer of Internet security technologies, today announced that Galea Secured Networks has licensed the SSH IPSEC Express(TM) Toolkit 4.0. Galea Secured Networks, a leading manufacturer of high-throughput integrated VPN, SSL and Firewall security solutions, will integrate SSH's award-winning IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security) Express toolkit software into its line of high speed security processor boards starting with the SP-100 server protector series.

"IP-VPNs have become standard in network security. We chose SSH's IPSec toolkit because of its proven track record for accelerated VPN deployment," said Christian Richard, Galea Secured Networks president and CEO. "Galea's products and solutions address the OEM, ISP/ASP and enterprise market. Integrating SSH's industry leading IPSec toolkit software will provide us with the necessary technology to further enhance our integrated VPN, SSL and firewall offering to this varied customer base."

The Galea SP-100 provides local server security by analyzing all network traffic coming through the network firewall to the server. The server protector uses various methods to detect, log and minimize the effects of numerous types of security threats such as DoS (denial of service) attacks and viruses. The Galea SP-100 protector works as a shield for the network server, filtering out viruses and other security breaches that escape detection by the network's firewall. The server protector defends the server from threats launched from both external and internal sources.

"Despite the increased awareness of the need for Internet security, many companies are unaware that a security breach can happen at the heart of the network at the server level," said George Adams, president and CEO of SSH USA. "Galea Secured Networks' server protector solution uniquely prevents hacking and virus damage from inside the network where traditional firewalls have been helpless. We are pleased that the SSH IPSEC Express Toolkit will help ensure that VPNs are providing peak security."

About IPSec and SSH IPSEC Express Toolkit

IPSec is an IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard for protecting IP traffic using cryptography on the packet level. This Internet protocol is the predominant security technology used in VPNs. A driving force for IPSec, VPNs allow users to establish secure data communications between multiple networks or network devices using insecure public networks such as the Internet.

SSH's IPSec solutions are one of the leading toolkits for IPSec implementations in secure local and global communications. The company's latest product, SSH IPSEC Express Toolkit 4.1, adds scalable, strong security to IP networks, with additional support for the VxWorks operating system, as well as for the industry's latest Internet and industry standards such as IPv6, enhanced PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and the new Rijndael cryptography standard. With SSH IPSEC 4.1, enterprise customers are ensured a high level of security, with considerable savings in product development time and delivery.

About SSH Communications Security

Founded in 1995, SSH Communications Security is a world-leading supplier of Internet security software for demanding network security solutions. SSH provides cryptography and authentication technologies for secure Internet communications. SSH IPSEC Express(TM) is the world-leading, award-winning toolkit for IPSec (Internet Protocol Security), IKE (Internet Key Exchange) and X.509 certificate management system solutions. Since 1997, numerous Internet infrastructure providers, OEMs, and system integrators have licensed SSH IPSEC Express to incorporate high security into their products. These customers include many IT market leaders such as Compaq, Ericsson, Lucent Technologies, Nokia, and Sun Microsystems, among others. The company's award-winning SSH Secure Shell application has become the de-facto standard for secure logins with millions of users in over 80 countries. SSH is traded publicly on the Helsinki Exchange under HEX:SSH1V. For more information, please visit www.ssh.com.