Latis Networks™ Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point Software

SUPERIOR, Colo. - July 22, 2002 - Latis Networks, Inc., today announced that it has achieved OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) certification for its StillSecure Border Guard solution, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. Through OPSEC integration, Border Guard seamlessly integrates with Check Point's VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation software, providing customers with the ability to dynamically repel malicious intrusions before irreparable damage can be done. OPSEC integration enables Border Guard to detect and automatically block harmful network attacks at the firewall.

StillSecure Border Guard is the first product in a series of affordable, comprehensive network security solutions for mid-size companies. Featuring Latis' Dynamic Attack Suppression™ technology, Border Guard blocks malicious traffic in real-time. Border Guard is managed through the web-based StillSecure Console, an easy to use management application for the entire StillSecure suite of security software.

StillSecure Border Guard highlights include:

• intelligently connecting existing firewalls to intrusion detection systems (IDS)
• directing these components to automatically block harmful attacks and/or provide timely recommended actions to network administrators
• latest attack signatures and rules updated as often as hourly
• easy to install, configure and use
• web-based management console

"OPSEC certification means Latis customers can be assured that StillSecure Border Guard interoperates robustly with Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1," said Rajat Bhargava, Chairman and CEO of Latis Networks, Inc. "StillSecure Border Guard leverages customers' existing investments in Check Point solutions and dramatically increases the level of network security while better utilizing limited IT resources."

"Detecting and blocking network intrusions is a critical part of a network security architecture," said Upesh Patel manager, OPSEC Alliance for Check Point Software Technologies. "The StillSecure Border Guard network IDS solution integrates with Check Point NG providing customers with an integrated network IDS solution that blocks attacks at the VPN-1/FireWall-1 gateway."

Available immediately, StillSecure Border Guard is sold on an annual subscription basis. Managed by the web-based StillSecure Console, Border Guard is offered as a software solution, a software appliance (hardened OS included), and as a 1U rack mountable hardware appliance. StillSecure Border Guard can be installed and operational within minutes by personnel without security expertise. To order StillSecure Border Guard call (303) 642-4500 or email sales@latis.com.

About Latis Networks
Latis Networks, Inc. provides affordable network security management solutions for mid-market companies. StillSecure is a suite of security testing, monitoring, and management software applications that proactively and continuously prevent network security breaches. StillSecure products are available through Latis Networks' direct sales force and channel partners. Latis Networks is financed by Mobius Venture Capital (formerly SOFTBANK Venture Capital), 3i and Feld Group Ventures. For more information please call (303) 642-4500, or visit our website at http://www.latis.com.

About Check Point's OPSEC
OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 300 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit http://www.opsec.com.

About Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. It is the confirmed market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the VPN and security infrastructure that uniquely enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN solutions, as delivered in the company's Next Generation product family, secure business communications and resources for corporate networks, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of SVN is Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 300 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of 2,000 certified partners in 203 countries. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.

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