05/03-03   -   Pressemeddelelse

Internet Security to Resell and Distribute Teros-100 APS Appliance in Nordic Markets

Security Systems Integrator to Provide Leading Web Application Protection System to Customers in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Holland

OSLO, Norway, March 05, 2003
Internet Security, Norway´s leading security systems integrator, and Teros, formerly known as Stratum8 Networks, today announced a strategic partnership to sell, distribute, and support the Teros-100 APS security appliance to customers in five European countries. Under terms of the agreement, Internet Security will market, resell, distribute and support the Teros-100 APS in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Holland. This partnership enables companies in the Nordic and Dutch markets to purchase and receive support for the Teros-100 APS from a trusted local service provider.

The Teros-100 APS protects web applications, servers and databases from known and undocumented vulnerabilities using patent-pending "behavior blocking" technology that doesn´t rely on signatures.

"Our customers are demanding that we provide application layer security for their e-banking, e-commerce, and voice/data communications systems," said Ruben Johansen, CEO of Internet Security. "We chose to work with Teros because they have developed the most advanced application protection system on the market. The easy-to-deploy Teros-100 APS appliance enables us to protect our customers´ applications against known and undocumented attack methods, and can scale to support the largest and most complex networks."

"Internet Security is one of the most respected systems integrators in Europe and a leading reseller and distributor of US security products," said Bob Walters, CEO of Teros. "This partnership enables us to immediately establish a strong presence in five countries and rapidly grow market share in this key region of Europe."

Teros-Internet Security Partnership
Effective immediately, Internet Security will begin marketing, selling and supporting the Teros-100 APS product in Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Holland. In addition, Internet Security will recruit new resellers and provide distribution services for Teros in these markets. Teros will also provide sales and technical training on the Teros-100 APS for Internet Security staff.

About the Teros-100 APS
The Teros-100 APS reduces web application vulnerability to near zero by protecting against threats that are not detected by network based firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The Teros-100 APS operates at the application layer and uses patent-pending behavior blocking technology that learns an application´s behavior, inspects incoming and outgoing traffic, and allows acceptable behaviors to be executed while blocking unacceptable behaviors. As a result, it protects against known and undocumented attacks without relying on signatures. As applications change and new functionality is added, the Teros-100 APS dynamically learns new behaviors and adjusts security parameters accordingly. The Teros-100 APS is a 1U rack-mountable device that typically installs in one hour.

About Internet Security
Internet Security, was founded in 1999 and provides web application security systems and integration of authentication systems for e-banking and e-commerce. The company hosts a training center offering professional security training programs and is also the only authorized training center for Symantec in Norway. Internet Security customers are leading business enterprises of Internet services and e-commerce that have specific requirements to protect confidential information and users from external and internal misuse. Internet Security is privately owned with headquarter in Oslo, Norway. For further information please call 0047 23 17 40 80 or visit our web at www.internetsecurity.no, or you write to mail@internetsecurity.no.

About Teros
Teros, formerly Stratum8 Networks, was founded in 2000 and develops quick-to-deploy, self-configuring security products that protect web servers, web applications and databases from known and undocumented vulnerabilities. Teros customers are Fortune 1000 companies, leading Internet and e-commerce players, and government agencies that need to protect sensitive web-based applications and data from unauthorized access or malicious use. Teros is privately held and headquartered in Santa Clara, California. To contact Teros call 408-850-0800, visit us on the web at www.teros.com, or write to info@teros.com