Network Security

The world is connected by networks and these networks are vulnerable to attack from organized terror groups, criminal activity and hackavists. Each part of the network requires its own security protection. Blaster worms, cyber terrorism, computer viruses, and e-mail spam have opened the door to huge business opportunities to those companies offering solutions in cyber security, firewalls, back-up storage and services, and security oriented software and hardware devices. Some of the companies we are tracking in this area include: Computer Associates, Checkpoint Software, Computer Sciences, Entrust, Internet Security, Juniper, McAfee, Novell, Secure Computing, SafeNet, SRA, Sybase, Symantec, Trend Micro, Tumbleweed, Transaction Systems, Wireless Facilities.

Computer Associates International (www.ca.com) is a business software development company.

The Company designs, markets and licenses computer software products that allow businesses to run and manage critical aspects of their information technology operations and that allow data center managers and programmers to automate their daily functions. Computer Associates International is considered an independent software vendor (ISV). As an ISV, the Company's software products are designed to work with almost every commercially available computer hardware platform and with all types of common software operating systems. The Company has six product areas: Unicenter, for enterprise management; eTrust, for security; BrightStor, for storage; AllFusion, for application lifecycle management; Advantage, for data management and application development, and CleverPath, for Portal and Business Intelligence. Founded in 1976, CA is headquartered in Islandia, N.Y., and operates in more than 100 countries.

Check Point Software Technologies (www.checkpoint.com), is a worldwide leader in securing the Internet and market leader of both the worldwide VPN and firewall markets. Through its Next Generation product line, the Company delivers a broad range of Perimeter, Internal and Web security solutions that protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 350 leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of more than 2,300 Check Point partners in 92 countries.

Founded in 1959, Computer Sciences Corporation (www.csc.com) offers an array of services to clients in the global commercial and government markets and specializes in the application of complex information technology (IT) to achieve its customers' strategic objectives. The Company's service offerings include IT and business process outsourcing and IT and professional services. Outsourcing involves operating all or a portion of a customer's technology infrastructure, including systems analysis, applications development, network operations, desktop computing and data center management. CSC also provides business process outsourcing, managing key functions for clients, such as claims processing, credit checking, logistics and customer call centers.

Entrust (www.entrust.com), is a world-leading provider of Identity and Access Management solutions. Entrust software enables enterprises and governments to extend their business reach to customers, partners and employees. The Company's solutions for secure identity management, secure messaging and secure data increase productivity and improve extended relationships by transforming the way transactions are done online. Over 1,250 organizations in more than 50 countries use Entrust's proven software and services to turn business and security challenges into secure business opportunities.

Internet Security Systems (ISS) (www.iss.net) is a provider of network and information security products and services that help to protect businesses from network and system risks. The Company offers a proactive line of security solutions that provide protection against a variety of ever-changing threats for gateways, networks, servers and desktops. It also offers security software and appliances, managed security services, consulting and training services and online security research, advisory and other knowledge services. This line of products and services are designed specifically for the enterprise, service providers, risk management, small business and consumer markets. ISS' threat protection solutions deliver multiple layers of defense that detect, prevent and respond to threats before those threats cause damage to its customers' business operations. In January 2004, the Company acquired Cobion AG, a global provider of content filtering and anti-spam technology.

Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) Juniper Networks, Inc. designs and sells products and services that together provide its customers with Internet protocol network infrastructure solutions. The Company's solutions are incorporated into the global web of interconnected public and private networks across which a variety of media, including voice, video and data, travel to and from end users around the world. The Company's network infrastructure solutions enable service providers and other network-intensive businesses to support and deliver services and applications on an integrated network. Its customers include service providers, government organizations, cable operators, mobile operators, research and education institutions and network-intensive businesses. In April 2004, Juniper Networks the Company acquired NetScreen Technologies, Inc., a developer of network security and access solutions for enterprises and carriers worldwide.

Novell (www.novell.com) is a leading provider of information solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell Nsure(TM)), Web application development (Novell exteNd(TM)) and cross-platform networking services (Novell Nterprise(TM)), all supported by strategic consulting and professional services (Novell NgageSM). Active in the open source community with its Ximian® and SUSE® LINUX brands, Novell provides a full range of Linux products and services for the enterprise from the desktop to the server. Novell's vision of one Net -- a world without information boundaries -- helps customers realize the value of their information securely and economically.

Secure Computing (www.securecomputing.com) develops network security solutions that create connections between organizations and their customers, partners and employees. The Company's products are designed to allow these users to exchange critical information safely, helping them confidently build their businesses. Secure Computing's products provide solutions separately, and they also work well together for a more comprehensive, unified and centrally managed solution to meet the goals and needs of its customers. Its solutions consist of products that integrate well with each other and that are easy to use, administer and manage across different systems as they grow. Its architecture allows security functions to be easily embedded into other platforms. The Company's solutions run on a variety of platforms and integrate well with other enterprise solutions, making its products a safe and economical choice for organizations worldwide.

SafeNet (www.safenet-inc.com) is a global leader in information security. Founded more than 20 years ago, the company provides complete security utilizing its encryption technologies to protect communications, intellectual property and digital identities, and offers a full spectrum of products, including hardware, software and chips. ARM, Bank of America, Cisco Systems, the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, Microsoft, Samsung, Texas Instruments, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and scores of other customers entrust their security needs to SafeNet.

SRA (www.sra.com) is a leading provider of information technology services and professional services to clients in national security, civil government, and health care and public health. SRA services include strategic consulting; management and environmental consulting services; systems design, development, and integration; and outsourcing and operations management. The Company also delivers business solutions for text and data mining, contingency and disaster response planning, information assurance, environmental strategies and technology, enterprise architecture, network operations and management, enterprise systems management, and wireless integration. FORTUNE® magazine has chosen SRA as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for five consecutive years. The Company's 3,200 employees serve clients from its headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, and offices across the country.

Sybase is one of the largest global enterprise software companies exclusively focused on managing and mobilizing information from the data center to the point of action. Sybase provides open, cross-platform solutions that securely deliver information anytime, anywhere, enabling customers to create an information edge. Some of the world's most critical data in commerce, communications, finance, government and healthcare runs on Sybase. For more information please see www.sybase.com.

Symantec (www.symantec.com) provides content and network security software and appliance solutions to enterprises, individuals and service providers. The Company provides client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network (VPN), security management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers worldwide. Symantec has offices in 36 countries worldwide. The Company views its business in five operating segments: enterprise security, enterprise administration, consumer products, services and other activities.

Tumbleweed (www.tumbleweed.com), is a leading provider of secure Internet messaging software products for enterprises. By making Internet communications secure, reliable and automated, Tumbleweed's anti-spam, email firewall, secure file transfer, secure email, and identity validation solutions help customers significantly reduce the cost of doing business. The Company's products are used by millions of end-users and tens of thousands of corporations. Tumbleweed customers include ABN Amro, Bank of America Securities, Catholic Healthcare West, JP Morgan Chase & Co., The Regence Group (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), St. Luke's Episcopal Healthcare System, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the US Navy and Marine Corps. Tumbleweed Communications was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Transaction Systems Architects (www.tsainc.com), software facilitates electronic payments by providing consumers and companies access to their money. Its products are used to process transactions involving credit cards, debit cards, secure electronic commerce, mobile commerce, smart cards, secure electronic document delivery and payment, checks, high-value money transfers, bulk payment clearing and settlement, and enterprise e-infrastructure. The Company's solutions are used on more than 1,715 product systems in 76 countries on six continents.

Wireless(www.wfinet.com) Headquartered in San Diego, CA, WFI is an independent provider of systems engineering, network services and technical outsourcing for the world's largest wireless carriers, enterprise customers and for government agencies. The company provides the design, deployment, integration, and the overall management of wired and wireless networks which deliver voice and data communication, and which support advanced security systems. WFI has performed work in over 100 countries since its founding in 1994. News and information are available at www.wfinet.com. (code: WFI-mb)