CODE RED INTRODUCES STICKY WIRELESS(tm) SOFTWARE

Released on: March 27, 2008, 8:20 am

Press Release Author: Code Red Systems

Industry: Telecommunications

Press Release Summary: Leading wireless command and control software developer
introduces the AirStop Sticky Wireless Edition for controlling wireless adapters on
mobile devices. The software-only solution ensures that users connect only to
secure corporate wireless networks, while preventing connection to insecure
publicnetworks. Server for remote configuration and user tracking is also
available. 30-day trial.

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


CODE RED INTRODUCES STICKY WIRELESST SOFTWARE

Security application ensures that corporate users connect only to authorized secure
WiFi networks

Jerusalem, Israel (March 27th, 2008) - Code Red Systems, a leading developer of
command and control software for wireless networks, unveiled the latest version of
their AirStop Endpoint Security software including some significant enhancements.
The new version, dubbed the AirStop - Sticky Wireless Edition, features their
"Sticky Wireless" technology which forces users to "stick" to a particular wireless
network and prevents connection to unauthorized wireless networks. The software is
used to enforce corporate wireless security policy by enabling system administrators
to define one or more authorized secure networks. Mobile users are then forced to
connect to the authorized networks and will be disconnected if an attempt is made to
connect to an unauthorized wireless network.

The market need for Sticky Wireless was first brought to Code Red's attention by PCS
Security, a well known provider of data security solutions in Asia. It seems that
in places where there are municipal WiFi networks with extensive coverage, corporate
users find themselves connecting to insecure public networks, rather than their own
secure corporate network. The solution to this problem called for a way to make sure
that users connect only to secure corporate wireless networks and prevent connection
to unauthorized insecure networks.

Code Red's experts felt the best way to provide this solution was by integrating
their AirBlock® technology into their existing AirStop® product. The AirStop
software already provided a mechanism for controlling communications adapters and
storage devices on laptop computers, so it seemed the most efficient way to provide
the Sticky Wireless functionality, which has resulted in a much more robust and
comprehensive wireless endpoint security offering.

PCS was already familiar with Code Red's anti-bridging technology and agreed that
the AirStop product would serve as an appropriate infrastructure for the "Sticky
Wireless" feature.
Through their mutual connection with Ramot Consulting, a firm specializing in
introducing Israeli technology to Asian markets, PCS was connected to Code Red's
Jerusalem office and were pleased by the company's ability to provide the required
functionality in a minimal time frame. The product was introduced at a recent data
security conference and is now being considered by a number of large potential
customers.

"We were well aware of the problem and already knew how to implement the "Sticky
Wireless" solution based on a combination of our existing technologies", said Drew
Tick the CEO of Code Red Systems, "Once we saw interest from potential customers in
the Asian market, we felt the time was right to introduce this important feature."

The AirStop - Sticky Wireless Edition software, including the anti-bridging
technology, is currently available on a 30-day trial basis from most major software
download sites. A trial version of the enhanced AirStop Server for management and
tracking of all adapters across the enterprise is available directly from Code Red
and its authorized distributors.

Web Site: http://www.code-red.biz

Contact Details: 21 Havaad Haleumi St
Jerusalem 91160 Israel
Tel: +972-2-642-3401
Fax: +972-2-678-3403
Email: info@code-red.biz
Web: www.code-red.biz

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