FTP Software and Check Point Software Announce Strategic Alliance

Andover, MA —

FTP Software, Inc. today announced they have signed a letter of intent with Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. to embed Check Point's client encryption software into FTP Software's connectivity solutions. Check Point's FireWall-1 SecuRemote product, announced separately today, is designed to enable secure, private communications by mobile and remote users via dial-up connections through the Internet, either directly to the server or through the user's Internet service provider, extending the virtual private network to the desktop and laptop. FTP Software intends to embed this technology into future OnNet32 products enabling users to conduct secure remote access to their corporate servers that use the FireWall-1 network security solution.

FireWall-1 SecuRemote software, based on technology called "client encryption," is designed to enable Microsoft Windows 95 users to transfer e-mail and sensitive corporate data, such as financial data, product specification documents, and other information which is considered mission-critical, through their dial-up connections as safely and securely as they would behind the corporate Internet firewall. Previously, these transmissions had the potential of being compromised, jeopardizing the data sent or received by the user, as well as the overall security of the network being accessed.

The OnNet32 for Windows 95 and Windows NT networking applications suite connects PC desktops to the enterprise, Internet and intranet. OnNet32 provides enterprise, department and workgroup users with a 32-bit networking solution that integrates in one product full-featured TCP/IP 32-bit technology together with key 32-bit components for productivity and communication, connectivity and printing and file sharing. Additionally, OnNet32 features Internet tools including the enhanced Mosaic 2.1 browser supporting formatting extensions for HTML 3.0, Gopher, Internet Relay Chat, Newsreader and Internet Registration Wizard for easy, pre-configured access to service providers.

"Our customers depend on the Internet to connect with business partners and as more employees become telecommuters security has become their primary concern," stated John O'Hara, director of engineering at FTP Software. "As the leading Internet (TCP/IP) connectivity company, FTP Software recognizes the need to provide its customers with the security features offered by FireWall-1 SecuRemote."

"The number of mobile executives and telecommuters doing business over the Internet grows daily, increasing the need to secure these transmissions of mission-critical data," said Deborah Triant, president and CEO of Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. "The combination of FireWall-1 SecuRemote and FTP Software's OnNet is intended to provide remote and mobile workers with an out-of-the-box solution to connect to connect to the Internet and secure their communications."

About Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies is the leading vendor of network security software with more than 40% share of the firewall market (according to International Data Corporation). With thousands of installations in small to Fortune 100 companies worldwide, Check Point FireWall-1 has emerged as the standard for enterprise-wide network security. Check Point's products are sold through distributors, resellers and Internet service providers worldwide, including SunSoft, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, and UB Networks and their respective distribution channels. The company is privately-held and has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For more information, please call (800) 429-4391, e-mail info@checkpoint.com or visit Check Point at http://www.checkpoint.com.

About FTP Software, Inc.
FTP Software, Inc. is the leading independent supplier of Internet software solutions that enable millions of PC users worldwide to access resources across LANs, enterprise networks and the global Internet. The publicly held company (Nasdaq: FTPS) is a pioneering developer of TCP/IP and interconnectivity applications and is committed to providing technically superior products for sharing information across disparate computing platforms and networks. Both its Networking Business Unit and New Ventures Business Unit are targeting and investing in emerging markets and developing new technologies that will carry the company's vision into the 21st century. FTP Software markets its products and services worldwide through an international distributor network, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and direct sales.

FTP Software is a registered trademark of FTP Software, Inc. OnNet is a trademark of FTP Software, Inc. Check Point, the Check Point logo, and Check Point FireWall-1 and FireWall-1 SecuRemote are trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. Other tradenames, trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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