Memco and Check Point to Create First Hardened Firewall Solution

Unprecedented Security for UNIX-based FireWall-1

New York —

Memco Software Ltd. and Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. today announced that they are entering a distribution and integration agreement whereby Memco will resell Check Point's FireWall-1 network security solution, together with Memco's SeOS (Security for Open Systems), creating the industry's first hardened firewall solution using commercially available software. Memco's extended protection for Internet gateways with FireWall-1 through Memco's advanced UNIX security product, SeOS Access Control, provides a hardened firewall. The hardened firewall improves organizations ability to provide Internet access to their private networks, and benefit from the power of electronic commerce without compromising security.

"Security has always been an Achilles' heel for open systems. The lack of adequate security within organizations has only been intensified by Internet connectivity," said Eli Singer, Memco Software Inc.'s general manager. "The collaboration between Memco and Check Point brings together the industry's top host security and firewall technology to deliver a much safer Internet connection and a secured private network."

"Many of our customers have been requesting this additional layer of protection against unauthorized use of resources by authorized users to provide peace-of-mind," said Shlomo Kramer, vice president of product and business development for Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. "Together with Memco we can now deliver a scalable solution for these customers using commercially available, market-proven software products."

The Combined Solution - Hardened FireWall-1
Check Point FireWall-1 limits the access to resources on the protected network and Internet gateway on which FireWall-1 resides to authorized users. Memco's SeOS secures the operating system and dramatically increases operating system integrity and reliability. The combined solution is an enhanced-hardened firewall, combining network and systems security. This advanced solution is flexible and can easily be implemented on standard versions of UNIX.

About FireWall-1
As the first shrink-wrapped firewall package, and the first to employ an easy-to-use graphical user interface, FireWall-1 is consistently recognized by trade publications and users for its usability, flexibility, extensibility and high performance. With more than six thousand installations worldwide as of April, 1996, FireWall-1 is more widely-tested in the field than any other network security solution. Based on Check Point's unique, patent-pending "stateful inspection" architecture, the product is the most flexible, easy-to-install, configure and maintain, firewall product available. More than one hundred and twenty applications, services and protocols are supported out-of-the-box, and administrators can easily customize the firewall to incorporate new and in-house applications. FireWall-1 allows the enterprises customized security policy to be created, monitored, and maintained from a single workstation, and enables network managers to configure and manage multiple firewalls throughout the enterprise from one centralized management station. The product is also sold by SunSoft, Inc. as Solstice FireWall-1.

About SeOS Access Control
Memco's' SeOS Access Control dramatically increases UNIX security and accountability, through a sophisticated, patent-pending, resource access control mechanism which proactively overcomes UNIX security exposures. While transparent to legitimate users, SeOS prevents unauthorized users from accessing resources, actively enforcing the security policy. SeOS normalizes UNIX security by preventing abuse of superuser privileges and by shifting authority and responsibility to accountable individuals. SeOS increases the confidentiality of data and system files, and protects all sensitive assets resident on UNIX servers. SeOS's unique capabilities include real-time attack prevention, eliminating Trojan horse and back door vulnerabilities.

Pricing and Availability
The bundled solution of Check Point's FireWall-1 and SeOS, will be available from Memco Software starting July 1996 with pricing ranging from $6,100 to $23,150 depending on network configuration. For existing FireWall-1 customers, the hardened firewall upgrade will be available from Memco with prices ranging from $1,100 to $4,250.

About Check Point Software
Check Point Software Technologies is the leading vendor of network security software with more than forty percent 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, Internet service providers and network integrators worldwide, including SunSoft Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, UB Networks, and Vanstar Corporation and their respective distribution channels. The company is privately-held and has US headquarters in Redwood City, California and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For sales and product information, please call 800-429-4391, email: info@checkpoint.com or visit Check Point at http://www.checkpoint.com.

About Memco Software
Memco Software is a world leader in the research and development of computer security products. Since it was established in 1990, Memco has been applying its experience and expertise in information systems security to developing strategic systems security solutions that are currently marketed worldwide directly and through its strategic partners. Memco Software is privately-held and has a North America headquarters in New York City and international headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel. Memco's open architecture allows organizations to implement a consistent security policy throughout their heterogeneous computing environment while integrating additional best-of-breed solutions for systems management. Memco collaborates with strategic partners such as Platinum technology, security vendors such as CyberSAFE Corp. and EagleEye Control Products Ltd. (formally Fourth Dimension Software) and enterprise management vendors like Tivoli Systems to offer a complete line of security solutions that address enterprise security consistently and vigorously.

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