Aladdin Earns OPSEC Certification for eToken Authentication Solution with Check Point VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation

CHICAGO, February 18, 2002- Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) today announced its USB-based eToken authentication solution fully supports Check Point Software Technologies (NASDAQ:CHKP) acclaimed VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation (NG) security solutions via the new OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) NG interfaces.

The new support offers the ability to integrate the eToken product with Check Point NG VPN-1 SecureClient and SecuRemote products. Aladdin's eToken provides Check Point NG with strong two-factor client authentication that can store the SecuRemote/SecureClient's PKI credentials on a small, portable USB token.

"Aladdin's eToken gives users a portable yet secure and cost-effective method of authenticating to corporate networks via Check Point's new NG infrastructure," said Leedor Agam, vice president of e-business and eToken solutions at Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "Combining Aladdin's advanced USB-based technology with the market-leading provider of VPN solutions provides organizations with unmatched protection and convenience."

"We are pleased to see Aladdin Knowledge Systems achieve certification for eToken with Check Point's Next Generation security solutions," said Upesh Patel, manager, OPSEC Alliance. "This integration enables customers to easily incorporate the eToken with Check Point NG thus providing strong two-factor authentication."

Check Point's Next Generation security solution provides customers with a simple, scalable, secure and dependable Internet security infrastructure that includes comprehensive and integrated management and client security capabilities. Check Point VPN-1/FireWall-1 Next Generation is the industry's most advanced Internet security, VPN and management solution, delivering unparalleled manageability, reliability and performance.

Check Point's OPSEC®
Check Point's 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.

eToken™
eToken, a USB device about the size of a normal house key, is the ultimate device for securing networks and e-Business platforms. It offers a fully portable and cost-effective means to authenticate users and to digitally sign sensitive business transactions.

Utilizing state of the art technology, eToken PRO offers advanced Smartcard functionality with a robust onboard cryptographic processor such as 1024-bit RSA, 3xDES and SHA1. eToken PRO offers an unmatched level of physical and logical protection with its ITSEC LE4 Smartcard chip security accreditation. With its onboard 1024-bit RSA processor, eToken PRO is the ideal solution for PKI enabled applications. Since all operations, signing and PKI key generation are done on the token itself, sensitive data is kept away from the hostile environment of the PC.

eToken R2 offers simple yet robust 120bit DESX onboard security functionality as its underlying technology. Both the eToken PRO and the R2 offer enhanced physical features in their newly designed one-piece plastic housing, providing an unmatched tamper-evident and water-resistant container. Support for open, non-proprietary security standards such as Microsoft CAPI & PKCS11, makes integration with security applications quick and smooth. eToken's innovative "Enterprise" solution set also offers out of the box "plug and play" connectivity for various security clients. Securing networks and eBusiness applications has never been as easy and intuitive.

Participation in the eToken Solution Partner Program offers companies who integrate with eToken or promote its implementation with streamlined technical support and joint sales and marketing opportunities. Additional information on the program can be obtained by e-mailing etoken@eAladdin.com.

Aladdin Knowledge Systems
Aladdin (Nasdaq: ALDN) is a leader in digital security, providing solutions for software commerce and Internet security since 1985, serving over 30,000 customers worldwide. Aladdin's products include: the USB-based eToken device for user authentication and e-commerce security; the eSafe line of content security solutions that protect PCs and networks against malicious, inappropriate and nonproductive Internet-borne content; HASP and Hardlock, hardware-based software security systems that protect the revenues of developers; and Privilege, a software licensing and distribution platform. Visit Aladdin's Web site at www.eAladdin.com.

Check Point, the Check Point logo, FireWall-1, OPSEC, VPN-1 are trademarks, service marks, or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The Check Point products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668 and 5,835,726 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications.

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