COUNTERPANE INTERNET SECURITY, INC. CO-FOUNDER NAMED NETWORK WORLD POWER EXECUTIVE

Bruce Schneier hailed for creating Counterpane Internet Security

Network World article: Power Exeuctives

CUPERTINO, California - January 2, 2002 - Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., developer and leading provider of Managed Security Monitoring (MSM), today announced that CTO and co-founder Bruce Schneier was named by Network World as one of the publication's 50 Power Executives in the country.

The Power Executives of this year were chosen for their "promise of developing niche markets, and those charged with executing their top vendors' critical plans." According to Network World, Counterpane is a result of Schneier's efforts to "practice what he preaches" by providing a 24x7 service that will get customers off of the software security patch treadmill (NWW 12/24/01).

"I am pleased that a respected publication like Network World has recognized my work with Counterpane," said Bruce Schneier, CTO and co-founder of Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. "This recognition also belongs to our president, Tom Rowley, and the entire management team for making Counterpane a reality. I believe that our MSM service has changed -- and will continue to change -- the way the corporate world views and handles information security."

"Bruce Schneier's vision led us to create a company and service that is now unparalleled in the industry, and we are honored to have him included in this prestigious group," said Tom Rowley, President and CEO of Counterpane. "As the Network World article noted, Counterpane has established numerous significant reseller partners through our Counterpane Certified Reseller (CCR) program. These companies have helped us to gain great momentum in penetrating markets globally."

About Counterpane

Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. is the developer and leading provider of Managed Security Monitoring. Established in 1999 by entrepreneurial expert Tom Rowley and security technologist and author Bruce Schneier, Counterpane addresses the critical need for increased levels of security services. Centered on a network of sophisticated Secure Operations Centers, staffed by expert security analysts, the Company provides 24x7 monitoring, as well as penetration detection and response. Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring services enable e-business to be conducted safely. The company is funded by Accel Partners, Amerindo Investment Advisors, Inc., Bessemer Venture Partners, Dell, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Equity Fund. Headquarters are located at 1090 La Avenida, Mountain View, California, USA. Phone: 650-404-2400, Fax: 650-903-0461, Website: www.counterpane.com.

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