TMWD Tumbleweed Communications Corp (MM)

Tumbleweed(R) Communications Corp. (Nasdaq:TMWD), a leading provider of email security, file transfer security, and identity validation solutions, today announced that John Thielens, Chief Technology Officer of Tumbleweed, has been honored with the Shaping Info Security 2005 Award, sponsored by the Info Security Products Guide. The Shaping Info Security award honors individuals transforming the security market through technology, education and awareness. Judges and editors of the Info Security Product Guide 2005 determined the awards after evaluating and researching more than 500 individuals and products around the world. As an industry professional with more than 17 years of management experience, Thielens is being recognized with this award for his contributions in helping shape Tumbleweed's technology solutions, making them some of the industry's most powerful security and privacy related products. Thielens' contributions have helped Tumbleweed secure numerous industry-related patents and the development of new security solutions. "The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognizes the individuals who are changing the face of today's technology industry and we are pleased to present this honor to Mr. John Thielens of Tumbleweed," said Judy Sheldon, group editor at Info Security Products Guide. "He was selected among a group of technology leaders who have made significant contributions to the security industry, and who are committed to developing new technologies that provide a safer way for businesses to communicate." Thielens has over 17 years of experience in the technology sector, with seven years of direct security experience through management roles at Worldtalk, Valicert, and Tumbleweed. As CTO for Tumbleweed, Thielens oversees the company's advanced research and architecture team. Thielens is also actively involved in the Anti-Phishing Working Group. By providing critical statistical data on phishing and spam, John Thielens is considered a leading authority on email protection, information privacy and data leakage prevention. "Being chosen based on contributions to the security industry on a global scale is truly an honor," said Thielens. "This tribute not only reflects my contribution to the security industry, but Tumbleweed's commitment to advancing cyber-security technologies. I applaud my fellow recipients who are devoted to making a significant impact in the security industry." Tumbleweed has led the communication security industry for over 10 years, with the most comprehensive solutions available. Tumbleweed's innovation has resulted in over 20 patents, some of which are licensed by other vendors in the field to ensure they can provide the most powerful technology available. Tumbleweed's product portfolio has grown significantly over the last decade, with security solutions now available for email, file transfer, and identity validation. About Info Security Products Guide Award 2005 The Info Security Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including award winning case studies and deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and the best selling products. The Info Security Products Guide Awards 2005 recognizes and honors excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit us at www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay secured. About Tumbleweed Communications Corp. Tumbleweed provides security solutions for email protection, file transfers, and identity validation that allow organizations to safely conduct business over the Internet. Tumbleweed offers these solutions in three comprehensive product suites: MailGate, SecureTransport, and Validation Authority. MailGate provides protection against spam, viruses, and attacks, and enables policy-based message filtering, encryption, and routing. SecureTransport enables business to safely exchange large files and transactions without proprietary software. The Validation Authority is the world-leading solution for determining the validity of digital certificates. Tumbleweed's enterprise and government 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, the US Department of Defense, and all four branches of the US Armed Forces. Tumbleweed was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Redwood City, Calif. For additional information about Tumbleweed go to www.tumbleweed.com or call 650-216-2000. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Tumbleweed cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on plans and expectations as of the date of the press release, and that a number of factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the guidance given at this time. These factors are described in the Safe Harbor statement below. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, particularly with respect to any leadership in, contributions to, and/or advances in communications security technology that Tumbleweed and its current personnel may achieve. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions. For further cautions about the risks of investing in Tumbleweed, we refer you to the documents Tumbleweed files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly Tumbleweed's Form 10-K filed March 16, 2005, and Form 10-Q filed May 10, 2005. Tumbleweed assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release, which represents the Company's expectations only as of the date of this release and should not be viewed as a statement about the Company's expectations after such date. Although this release may remain available on the Company's website or elsewhere, its continued availability does not indicate that the Company is reaffirming or confirming any of the information contained herein.