FIBERLINK

Fiberlink Integrates Sana Security's Primary Response SafeConnect into Extend360 Mobility Platform(TM) and Unveils New Service at RSA Conference 2007

February 1, 2007

BLUE BELL, Pa., February 1, 2007 – Fiberlink Communications Corporation, the trusted expert for simple, secure mobile working, today announced the addition of zero-day threat protection to the company’s portfolio of managed security services. Fiberlink’s network and data security services help organizations shield at-risk mobile workers against hackers, viruses, spyware, the loss or theft of laptops, and other threats to mobile information. With this announcement, Fiberlink adds behavior-based protection from Sana Security to thwart attacks that are spawned on the same day that vulnerabilities are discovered.

Zero-day exploits can potentially cripple corporate networks by taking advantage of a flaw immediately after it is discovered – even before software patches are released. Zero-day threats are extremely dangerous, often leading to the disruption of business or loss of confidential information. These threats escape detection and removal by anti-virus packages or other defenses that rely on pre-existing threat signatures.

"Security is of utmost importance to mobile work, but the challenge in keeping up with evolving threats is overwhelming," said Andrew Jaquith, senior analyst, Yankee Group. "Our research shows that while 99 percent of corporations have deployed anti-virus software, nearly two-thirds (64 percent) nonetheless suffered virus or worm outbreaks that disrupted at least one business unit. Traditional signature-based security products can't stop zero-day attacks.”

Fiberlink is the first company to provide zero-day protection as part of a comprehensive suite of integrated managed endpoint security services. Fiberlink’s Extend360 Mobility Platform monitors, remediates and updates security software on remote laptops so they are always protected, even when they are not connected to the corporate network. It gives IT visibility into the security posture of mobile systems, and helps organizations demonstrate compliance with regulatory mandates and corporate policies. Enterprises can reduce operating costs and give IT managers more time to focus on strategic tasks. The Fiberlink-Sana Security solution will be available to customers during the first quarter of 2007.

“Without zero-day protection, each time a new vulnerability is published and exploited by an increasing number of malware variants, IT managers are in a foot-race to see if they can patch all of their mobile systems before a bad guy can exploit the opening. And they can’t expect to win that race every time,” said Mark Cashman, director of product management for Fiberlink. “Fiberlink is dedicated to providing a complete set of mobile security services to our customers, and zero-day protection is an essential addition to our arsenal.”

Unlike reactive solutions that require updates, signatures and scanning, Sana Security’s Primary Response SafeConnect is an anti-malware solution that uses a multi-behavioral analysis approach to examine the operational characteristics of the PC. These behavioral characteristics are built into the product and provide better depth in defense security to fight Rootkits, trojans, adware, phishing and other malware attacks. The product is field-proven to not only detect but also to completely remove complex malware variants including those that are designed to survive re-boot.
 
“Our partnership with Fiberlink enables instant and constant protection with the ability to detect and completely remove stealthy malware threats before they can disrupt the normal work routines of a mobile workforce,” said Timothy Eades, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Sana Security. “The 24x7 protection provided by Fiberlink’s Extend360 Mobility Platform and Sana’s Primary Response SafeConnect is always up to date and protects PCs with no further action required on behalf of the user.”

Fiberlink and Sana Security will participate in a joint exhibit and will demonstrate this new service at this year’s RSA Conference on February 5-9, 2007. They can be found at booth #2342 in the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

Zero-day threat protection is the most recent enhancement to the Fiberlink Extend360 Mobility Platform, which arms businesses with a portfolio of services such as: data encryption, vulnerability management, data backup and recovery, device control, personal firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware protection and intrusion prevention.

About Fiberlink

Fiberlink simplifies and secures mobile working with innovative software and services, built for the enterprise. Fiberlink’s advanced technology protects one million mobile workers in over 700 companies from hackers, viruses, loss, theft, “data leakage” and other hazards brought on by mobile computing. Market research firms Yankee and Current Analysis recognize Fiberlink for its leadership in delivering secure mobility solutions. For 15 years, Fiberlink has been the trusted mobility expert to companies such as Bloomberg, Continental Airlines, General Electric and Grant Thornton, keeping their networks secure and their employees productive. Additional information about Fiberlink is available at www.fiberlink.com.

About Sana Security

Sana Security creates award-winning security software that is autonomous, aware of environment change, adaptive to new threats and active in preventing attacks before they do harm.

Sana Security provides anti-malware software for immunity against threats, both known and unknown. Unlike reactive, legacy solutions that require updates, signatures and scanning, Sana’s products offer enterprises, small businesses and consumers instant and constant protection against threats, increasingly complex attacks, data compromise and identity theft.

Sana Security, together with its research organization Sana Labs, is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California with offices in global business and technology centers. For more information, visit www.sanasecurity.com or contact the company by phone at (650) 292-7100.

Susan Sutton
Fiberlink Communications Corporation
ssutton@fiberlink.com
(215) 664-1753

Lynn Trono
A&R Edelman for Fiberlink
ltrono@ar-edelman.com
(212) 704-8166

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