Informer Systems Limited (ISL) Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point Software

ISL's SentriNET™ v2.0 Integrates with Industry's Most Recognized Security Framework

Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United Kingdom – February 3, 2003 – Informer Systems Limited (ISL) today announced that it has achieved OPSEC™ (Open Platform for Security) certification for its SentriNET™ v2.0 security product, from Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet.

Through OPSEC certification, SentriNET v2.0 seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1®/FireWall-1® Next Generation solution (or Internet security platform), providing customers with a leading biometric authentication solution for network and application log on.

SentriNET v2.0 provides biometric access by requesting fingerprint authentication when a user attempts to log on, replacing traditional PIN (personal identification number) and written password methods. The system is fully compatible with Check Point solutions. SentriNET for VPN-1 SecuRemote/SecureClient allows for a secure biometric authentication to Firewall-1 with full integration with Microsoft's Active Directory Service (ADS) for the storage of biometric templates and network permissions. Templates can also be stored on a personal smart card or token to increase the level of security that may be required.

"We are delighted to receive OPSEC certification for SentriNET v2.0," says Derek McDermott, Managing Director of ISL. "Users of Check Point security systems can deploy SentriNET v2.0 authentication safe in the knowledge that it has been thoroughly tested by OPSEC and passed as 100 per cent compatible with the software of both Check Point and other OPSEC partners."

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Upesh Patel, OPSEC Alliance Manager for Check Point Software Technologies, says that SentriNET v2.0 is a welcome addition to the suite of compatible security solutions. "Check Point users who are looking for a flexible and robust biometric authentication solution would do well to consider SentriNET v2.0," he says.

SentriNET utilizes existing Directory Services, Windows 2000 – ADS. The system is simple to deploy (fingerprints are scanned electronically in just a few moments) and does not require a proprietary server. SentriNET supports a variety of devices from most major manufacturers. It also supports the storage of templates onto smart card or token devices and allows users to set up their own databases.

About Check Point's OPSEC
OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 325 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 www.opsec.com.

About ISL, Informer Systems Ltd
ISL, Informer Systems Ltd. design, develop and market software products for authentication to Networks, Remote Access, Application Databases and Internet. The software platforms, Secure-IT, SentriNET and e-SentriNET are designed for both the small office and the large corporation, utilizing proven hardware technologies such as biometrics, smart card and PIN controlled tokens. More information can be found at www.isl-secure.com.