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Grid Computing Virtualization Project Infrastructure Integrates Total Stream Protection Framework and Global Command Center BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CyberGuard(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:CGFW), a global provider of security solutions that protect the business-critical information assets of Global 2000 enterprises and government organizations, today announced that the University of Florida's Advanced Computing and Information Systems (ACIS) laboratory will incorporate its Total Stream Protection(TM) Framework and the Global Command Center central management solution into the infrastructure being used for the In-VIGO research and software development project. In-VIGO, In-Virtual Information Grid Organizations, is the middleware developed by the ACIS lab that makes extensive use of virtualization technology to create dynamic pools of virtual resources that can be aggregated on-demand. The In-VIGO project is spearheaded by Dr. Jos� Fortes, Director, ACIS Laboratory and Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. Its development involves several universities, including Purdue University, University of Florida and Northwestern University. "Virtual grid computing, and the development of supporting middleware, by their very nature, pose a tremendous challenge to secure communications at the machine, network, data and application layer," said Dr. Fortes. "The Total Stream Protection Framework is the ideal solution for protecting the entire communications stream, and Global Command Center enables the ACIS laboratory to centrally manage the security policies across the infrastructure used for the project." The Total Stream Protection Framework is the only commercially available security solution that protects the entire communications stream. A "blended protection architecture" it combines the industry's only EAL4 firewall with guaranteed maintenance assurance, robust VPN capabilities, extensive content security, and sophisticated application-layer gateways. Global Command Center fully leverages Total Stream Protection by providing an enterprise-class central management solution that enables you to implement security policies and policy changes quickly, easily and accurately. "CyberGuard continues to demonstrate it is uniquely qualified to deliver unmatched blended security in the most challenging network environments," said Pat Clawson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CyberGuard. "The In-VIGO development infrastructure represents a groundbreaking project requiring an innovative security solution to match its forward-thinking approach to grid computing, and we are pleased that CyberGuard was able to provide it." About CyberGuard Corporation CyberGuard Corporation (NASDAQ:CGFW) delivers a suite of integrated information security solutions to provide Global 2000 enterprises and government organizations with the confidence that their critical information assets are protected. Based on the company's Total Stream Protection framework and managed via its Global Command Center, CyberGuard's products go beyond network-level security to provide protection against the most dangerous application-layer vulnerabilities and avoid potential damage, securing the entire data stream. With a growing and satisfied number of brand-name customers, CyberGuard has deployed more than 250,000 products across the globe. Headquartered near Boca Raton, Fl., the company has offices and training centers around the world. For more information visit http://www.cyberguard.com/. Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain risks, uncertainties and factors, including without limitation, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause the Company's future actual results to materially differ from the Company's current expectations. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. CyberGuard(R) and Webwasher(R) are registered trademarks and Total Stream Protection(TM) and Global Command Center(TM) are trademarks of CyberGuard Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: CyberGuard Corporation CONTACT: Brian Lustig of Qorvis Communications, +1-703-744-7826, , for CyberGuard Corporation Web site: http://www.cyberguard.com/

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