iPass Global Remote Access Services Now OPSEC Secured by Check Point Software Technologies

Corporations Gain Flexible, Easy-to-Implement Global Remote Access Solution Via One Simple Security Infrastructure

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Sept. 28, 1998 - iPass Inc., the "Access Anywhere" company for Internet services, today announced that its industry-leading global remote access solution has been OPSEC(TM) Secured by Check Point Software Technologies (Nasdaq:CHKPF). OPSEC (Open Platform for Secure Enterprise Connectivity) Secured status is granted to solutions that smoothly incorporate Check Point technologies, such as Check Point FireWall-1(r), VPN-1 and SecuRemote(r), into their offerings. Combining Check Point's security technology with iPass's remote access solution enables remote users to securely and cost-effectively access mission-critical applications from corporate networks via a local phone call from anywhere in the world.

"iPass's OPSEC Secured status means corporate customers now have access to a proven, easy-to-implement global solution for secure remote network access," said Bob Schoettle, vice president of marketing for iPass. "Many of our larger corporate customers are already using Check Point's enterprise security solutions with our iPass service, so working with Check Point will let us further address their needs."

iPass provides corporate remote access through the largest Internet access infrastructure in the world, with nearly 3,000 access points throughout 150 countries. Combined with Check Point's industry-leading security solutions, the iPass global infrastructure eliminates the need for companies to build-out expensive remote access infrastructures.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome iPass as an OPSEC Alliance Partner," said Asheem Chandna, vice president of marketing and business development for Check Point. "iPass offers a truly flexible and far-reaching Internet-based remote access solution for corporations of all sizes. By bundling Check Point's array of security products with its solution, iPass provides travelers and telecommuters with a secure, reliable and easy-to-implement mobile solution."

Check Point's award-winning Check Point FireWall-1 enterprise security solution is a comprehensive application suite that integrates access control, authentication, encryption, network address translation, content security, auditing, and connection control. The suite is unified by Check Point's OPSEC policy management framework, which provides integration and enterprise management for FireWall-1 and many third-party network security applications. The Check Point VPN-1 family of products, which includes SecuRemote, was developed to meet the demanding remote access requirements of enterprises by securing data transfer over the Internet from corporate networks to remote users, satellite offices and partner sites.

Combined with the iPass Corporate Remote Access service, corporations gain access to an extensive network while providing built-in redundancy to ensure quick, reliable remote connections. Research shows that most companies spend an average of $3,000-$5,000 annually per remote user on modem equipment, leased lines, support and long-distance and toll-free connection charges. The iPass service can decrease these costs by 60-90%.

"Deployment of the iPass solution combined with Check Point FireWall-1 on a Sun Solaris server gave our organization immediate and secure access to the world's largest Internet access infrastructure," said Colin Dykstra, director of corporate engineering for Solect Technology Group. "We are typical of so many companies today with a rapidly growing mobile workforce in need of a cost-effective, secure and reliable way to access our corporate network. With the reach of the iPass service, we not only save on costs, but we also achieve a much higher service-reliability compared to long-distance remote connections."

Resellers such as National Business Group (NBG), a leading reseller for enterprise security and networking solutions, are combining these best-of-breed solutions to meet their customers' remote access needs while gaining ongoing service revenue. "As a reseller of Check Point security products, we are very enthusiastic about adding the iPass Corporate Access service to our offerings," said Cortne Pappas with National Business Group. "By bundling these two services, we provide a tremendous value to our customers -- namely, a promise of enormous savings and improved reliability over traditional remote access solutions -- and we can turn a one-time sale into an ongoing customer relationship."

Corporate customers and resellers can get started with the iPass Corporate Access service by filling out a brief profile on the iPass web site. The profile can be found by clicking on the "get started today" icon from the iPass home page, http://www.ipass.com. Additional information is available at Check Point's OPSEC Alliance Solution Center at http://www.checkpoint.com/opsec/infrastructure.html#Service Provider.

About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. is a leading provider of policy-based management solutions for IP networks. Through its Secure Enterprise Connectivity strategy, the company is dedicated to enabling secure, reliable and manageable business communications. The company's products include the world's leading enterprise security suite, FireWall-1(R), the industry's leading VPN family of solutions, VPN-1, and the industry's premier bandwidth management solution, FloodGate-1(TM). MetaInfo, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Check Point, is a leader in network and IP address management software that simplifies the set-up, integration and administration of complex networks. The company has U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, Calif. and international headquarters in Ramat-Gan, Israel. For product information, please call 800/429-4391 or 650/628-2000 or visit the company web site at http://www.checkpoint.com.

About iPass Inc.

iPass, the "Access Anywhere" company, is the premier settlement and clearinghouse service that unlocks the power of the Internet backbone for low-cost global communications. Through an alliance with the leading network providers around the world, iPass enables ISPs to provide easy and secure Internet access with a local call though more than 2,900 access points in 150 countries. iPass is the proven standard for global Internet roaming and corporate remote access/VPN solutions and the company's clearinghouse platform is used to enable IP telephony, IP fax and other emerging Internet-based services. iPass is headquartered in Mountain View and additional information can be found at http://www.ipass.com.

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