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More than 1,000 Aladdin eToken devices distributed worldwide to Continental Airlines employees and business partners to secure access to airline's network CHICAGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ:ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced that Continental Airlines implemented the Aladdin eToken strong authentication solution to assist them in meeting the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) -- a major, industry-defined set of rules that regulate cardholder data handling and transaction processing. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040416/CGALADDINLOGO) Aimed at adding higher levels of security for cardholder data, PCI DSS outlines the need for strong access controls for data, coupled with traditional security technologies already in use by many merchants. More than 1,000 Aladdin eToken devices were distributed to Continental Airlines' employees and business partners enabling remote access to the network using two-factor authentication. Aladdin eToken allows Continental's partners to gain access anytime by using the portable, clientless eToken device to create a one-time password. "Prioritizing the security of our network, Continental looks to technologies such as Aladdin eToken to meet important IT security guidelines," said Andrew Dana, Continental Airlines' IT Security Manager. "Aladdin's fast implementation, excellent support, and cost-effective technology came together to bring us a solution we can trust." "Aladdin eToken repeatedly proves to be a solid answer to the PCI DSS requirements that so many merchants face," said Chen Arbel, vice president of strategic development for Aladdin Knowledge Systems. "Continental Airlines' selection of eToken as a component of their IT security compliance is a clear illustration of eToken's reliability and simple integration, providing secure access to networks that customers trust will be safe. We're pleased to announce Continental as one of our latest Aladdin eToken customers." About Continental Airlines Continental Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Continental, together with Continental Express and Continental Connection, has more than 3,100 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, serving 144 domestic and 138 international destinations. More than 400 additional points are served via SkyTeam alliance airlines. With more than 45,000 employees, Continental has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and together with Continental Express, carries approximately 67 million passengers per year. Continental consistently earns awards and critical acclaim for both its operation and its corporate culture. For more company information, visit http://www.continental.com/. About Aladdin eToken Aladdin eToken is the world leader for USB-based authentication solutions. It provides strong user authentication and cost-effective password management solutions enabling organizations to easily and effectively expand business opportunities with secure network access, improve data security through enhanced encryption and digital signing, and reduce costs and vulnerabilities through superior password management. For more information, visit http://www.aladdin.com/eToken. About Aladdin Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site at http://www.aladdin.com/. (C)2007 Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All rights reserved. eToken, Aladdin Knowledge Systems and the Aladdin logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, Ltd. All other product and brand names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Press Contact: Investor Relations Contact: Matthew Zintel Erik Knettel / Andrea Costa Zintel Public Relations Global Consulting Group 310.574.8888 646.284.9400 http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040416/CGALADDINLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Aladdin Knowledge Systems CONTACT: Matthew Zintel of Zintel Public Relations, +1-310-574-8888, , for Aladdin Knowledge Systems; or Investor Relations, Erik Knettel or Andrea Costa, both of Global Consulting Group, +1-646-284-9400, , for Aladdin Knowledge Systems Web site: http://www.aladdin.com/ http://www.continental.com/

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