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Aladdin eSafe 5 Achieves OPSEC Certification from Check Point Software Technologies;
Provides Enhanced Security Monitoring and Management
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CHICAGO, July 31, 2006 - Aladdin Knowledge
Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM, identity management and
content security solutions, today announced that Aladdin eSafe 5 achieved OPSEC™
(Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies
Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP).
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eSafe 5 is Aladdin's award-winning,
gateway-based antivirus, spyware control, Web
browsing security and application filtering
solution. Recognized by the industry as a leader in proactive security, eSafe provides
organizations with truly integrated content protection.
eSafe 5 received OPSEC certification after meeting rigorous standards validated
by Check Point's thorough interoperability testing.
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The OPSEC integration between eSafe 5 and Check Point's VPN-1 goes beyond the standard
CVP (Content Vectoring Protocol). The integration with ELA Event Logging and AMON
Application Monitoring delivers advanced, integrated logging and monitoring features
in any eSafe installation mode. With this integration, eSafe has the ability to
send all event logs and status information to Check Point's SmartCenter™ management
server, allowing customers to view and analyze all security events and monitor the
health of their antivirus gateway from Check Point's SmartCenter management console.
Customers will enjoy the benefits of simplified management and quicker detection
of potential problems.
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"OPSEC certification with Aladdin's eSafe 5 insures our joint customers of seamless
integration and interoperability between our products," said Amir Ben-Efraim, director
of business development for Check Point Software Technologies. "Working with Aladdin
via our OPSEC program enables us to provide integrated security solutions with leading
vendors, so that our customers can stay continually updated and protected against
the latest security events that threaten to plague their networks."
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"Through our continued commitment to achieving OPSEC certification for all the latest
eSafe solutions, Aladdin provides organizations with an even higher level of security,
while also enhancing important monitoring and management capabilities through Check
Point Firewall/VPN products," said Shimon Gruper, vice president of technologies
for the Aladdin eSafe Business Unit. "This integration offers an unmatched combination
of protection and ease of use that is welcomed by the many thousands of organizations
that use both solutions."
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About Check Point's OPSEC™
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OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security
framework. With over 350 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.
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About Aladdin eSafe
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Aladdin eSafe is a high capacity, perimeter-based, strong content security solution
that provides organizations a transparent shield from threats and enhances productivity.
eSafe enables organizations to supply secure Web surfing through a wire speed security
gateway featuring powerful anti-spyware and unauthorized application filtering;
reduce spam though a proactive email security gateway with advanced spam management;
and improve security through URL filtering with transparent inspection of HTTP,
FTP, SMTP and POP3. For more information, please visit www.Aladdin.com/eSafe.
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About Aladdin
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALDN), founded in 1985, is a global provider
of security solutions. Its security products are organized into two segments: Software
Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Enterprise Security. Aladdin's Software DRM
products allow software developers and publishers to protect their intellectual
property, increase revenues through licensing, and reduce losses from software piracy.
Aladdin's Enterprise Security solutions enable organizations to secure their information
technology assets by controlling who has access to their networks (identity and
password management) and what content their users can utilize (proactive content
security). Aladdin has offices in 10 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners
and holds numerous industry awards for innovation and reliability. For more information,
please visit the Aladdin Web site at www.Aladdin.com.
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310.574.8888
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Aladdin Investor Relations
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