CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Inc

iPass Achieves OPSEC Certification From Check Point Software iPassConnect 3.0 Service Interface Seamlessly Integrates with Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) Framework REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- iPass Inc. announced today that its award winning iPassConnect(TM) 3.0 service interface has achieved OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point Software Technologies , the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. OPSEC certification ensures that Check Point VPN-1(R) SecureClient(TM) and VPN-1 SecuRemote(TM) seamlessly integrate with the iPassConnect 3.0 service interface, providing IT administrators with a one-click security as well as an auto-teardown feature. The one-click deployment allows remote users to establish a secure VPN connection with a single set of user credentials from virtually any location in the world. With the auto-teardown feature of iPassConnect, a network administrator can better ensure the use of Check Point VPN-1 SecureClient or VPN-1 SecuRemote by end users. Should a user disable the VPN, iPassConnect will terminate, or tear down, the Internet connection. iPass works to assure IT managers that their end-users will have an easy- to-use and consistent interface across multiple connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, dial-up and ISDN access, available in more than 150 countries The iPassConnect 3.0 service interface offers customers painless login, simplified procedures to utilize Wi-Fi connections and lower total cost of ownership. "By achieving OPSEC certification for our iPassConnect 3.0 service interface, we have demonstrated our commitment to work with Check Point to provide best-in-class solutions for security and policy management," said Mary Tate, director of technology alliances at iPass. "iPass has found that simplicity encourages productivity, and the one-click implementation makes it easy even for non-technical, remote users to connect to the Internet and launch their Check Point VPN clients. The auto-teardown feature gives the IT department the added confidence that its VPN system is being used and its mobile employees are complying with VPN policies." "IT administrators must provide their remote employees with seamless connectivity to the corporate network using VPNs, while maintaining the same levels of security as those working on-site," said Upesh Patel, director, business development, for Check Point Software Technologies. "The integration between Check Point's market-leading VPN-1 remote access solutions and the iPassConnect 3.0 service interface provides customers with a consistent way to authenticate and access corporate resources." About Check Point's OPSEC 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/ . About iPass iPass Inc. is a software-enabled virtual network operator (VNO) that provides enterprise connectivity services permitting secure access to information and applications on corporate networks from over 150 countries around the world. iPass has built a global Internet network that comprises over 20,000 access points, including an iPass Global Broadband Roaming (GBR) footprint of nearly 3,000 Wi-Fi hotspots and 1,200 Ethernet enabled venues at business-oriented locations such as airports, hotels and conference centers worldwide. The award-winning iPassConnect(TM) service interface simplifies the user connection experience and is easily deployed across multiple computing devices and operating systems. iPass service offerings also give enhanced control over security policy and connectivity management to information technology departments at iPass users like General Motors, Dow Corning and Mellon Financial. Founded in 1996, iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, Calif., with offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information visit http://www.ipass.com/. NOTE: iPass(R) is a registered trademark of iPass Inc. The statements in this press release relating to the benefits to be obtained by the iPassConnect user interface are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, as to whether iPassConnect is deployed and configured properly. Further information on potential factors that could affect the financial results of iPass are included in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in iPass' Prospectus filed on July 24, 2003, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. iPass assumes no obligations to update the information in this press release. Editorial Contacts: John Sidline iPass 650-232-4112 Ellie O'Rourke The Hoffman Agency 408-975-3057 DATASOURCE: iPass Inc. CONTACT: John Sidline of iPass, +1-650-232-4112, or ; or Ellie O'Rourke of The Hoffman Agency, +1-408-975-3057, or , for iPass Web site: http://www.opsec.com/ Web site: http://www.ipass.com/

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