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Websense(R) and Crossbeam Systems(R) Launch New Web Threat Management System

Posted on: Monday, 18 September 2006, 09:00 CDT

SAN DIEGO and BOXBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Websense, Inc. , a global leader in web security and web filtering productivity software, and Crossbeam Systems(R), Inc., a leader in unified threat management (UTM), today launched the WebBlazer(TM) Web Threat Management System. The WebBlazer Web Threat Management System offers organizations a comprehensive security solution that defends against internet attacks while offering accelerated web content and caching delivery, enterprise class web security, and simplified administration through Crossbeam's C25 UTM platform.

WebBlazer features Websense(R) Content Gateway(TM) (WCG) web proxy and cache technology, to provide an additional layer of web content control and visibility along with improving web responsiveness and reducing network gateway workload. This integrated solution combines industry leading web security and filtering with proven proxy technology on a secure and flexible UTM platform from Crossbeam.

Augmented with either Websense Enterprise(R) or Websense Web Security Suite(TM), the WCG is a high-performance, enterprise-class web proxy and caching technology that helps improve the overall web experience and accelerates the delivery of web-based content -- increasing network performance while decreasing bandwidth consumption. In addition, the WCG provides a single point of authentication and enforcement of end-users resulting in easier, more manageable deployment of web security. Concurrently, WCG enables deep content inspection and enforcement for current and future web-based threats.

Crossbeam UTM platforms deliver flexible, high scaling network security in perimeter, core and data center architectures. These platforms allow the seamless addition of key security applications into each customer's network to solve their respective security issues and challenges while meeting their particular network deployment needs. In addition to this seamless solution and network deployment, the platforms add unique security and performance enhancements that make them ideal for creating combined solutions such as the WebBlazer offering. Carriers use the Crossbeam UTM platforms to deliver a new generation of virtualized services such as firewall, VPN and intrusion prevention, while enterprises embrace UTM to consolidate security equipment and establish a faster response to the demands of the real-time enterprise.

"The WebBlazer Web Threat Management System offers customers a layered software solution that can lower the total cost of ownership by combining web proxy technology and web security on a hardened platform," said Steve Kelley, director of strategic alliances for Websense, Inc. "Working with Crossbeam Systems to deliver this unified system and platform, we are able to introduce previously untapped capabilities within Websense security software that will enhance Websense's near-term and long-term product roadmap."

"Crossbeam's channel partners and customers were asking for a web security offering that provides the performance and scale required to secure their networks in a solution that can be seamlessly and simply plugged into their network infrastructure," said Joel Silberman, vice president of ISV partnerships and business development of Crossbeam Systems. "WebBlazer satisfies this demand by bringing customers best-of-breed Websense web security and the flexibility and scalability that only the Crossbeam UTM architecture can offer."

"WebBlazer provides channel partners with a powerful solution to meet the ever changing security needs of organizations," said Russell Zientek, CEO of ComputerLinks North America. "With WebBlazer, our solution providers will be able to provide their customers a unique security technology that addresses the complexity and frequency of today's web-based threats. Additionally, resellers will benefit by providing an easy-to-deploy, easy-to-manage solution with a high ROI, and the simplicity of a single, orderable SKU."

Crossbeam is a member of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem(TM) -- a comprehensive ecosystem of world-class security and networking technology providers to enable easy deployment and integration of Websense solutions in enterprise environments. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem incorporates vendors from leading security and networking markets, including: network access control, internet gateways, certified appliance platforms, security event management, and identity management. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides interoperability of joint solutions to ensure seamless integration in enterprise environments.

WebBlazer Web Threat Management System is currently available for organizations who wish to protect themselves from internet and application security threats. For more information on protecting your organization from a wide range of threats including spyware, virus outbreaks and internal hacking exploits, please visit http://www.websense.com/. Websense Security Labs(TM) offers free email security updates as new internet threats are discovered and is available at http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/.

About Websense, Inc.

Websense, Inc. , a global leader in web security and web filtering software, is trusted to protect 24 million employees worldwide. Websense proactively discovers and immediately protects customers against web-based threats such as spyware, phishing attacks, viruses and crimeware with maximum protection and minimal effort. With diverse partnerships and integrations, Websense enhances our customers' network and security environments. For more information, visit http://www.websense.com/.

About Crossbeam Systems

Crossbeam Systems secures the world's largest networks with its pioneering best-of-breed Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. The company has tailored security solutions for global corporations, carrier networks and small to medium-sized enterprises. Founded in early 2000 and led by senior executives from Bay Networks, Cisco, Nortel/Wellfleet and Alcatel, Crossbeam is headquartered in Boxborough, Massachusetts, USA, and has offices in Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is backed by top-tier investors, including Focus Ventures, Tudor Ventures, Matrix Partners, North Bridge Venture Partners, Commonwealth Capital Venture Partners, Intel Capital and Charles River Ventures. More information is available at http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/.

Crossbeam Systems and Crossbeam are registered trademarks of Crossbeam Systems, Inc. All other company, product or service names not owned by Crossbeam mentioned in this press release are the property of their respective owners.

Websense and Websense Enterprise are registered trademarks of Websense, Inc. in the United States and certain international markets. Websense has numerous other unregistered trademarks in the United States and internationally. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause Websense's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned,""expects,""believes,""strategy,""opportunity,""anticipates" and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or financial or operating performance; statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, risks relating to execution of growth initiatives, customer acceptance of the company's services, products and fee structures; the success of Websense's brand development efforts; the volatile and competitive nature of the Internet industry; changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's products; risks relating to intellectual property ownership; and the other risks and uncertainties described in Websense's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at http://www.sec.gov/. Websense assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.

Contact: Ronnie Manning Websense, Inc. (858) 320-9274 rmanning@websense.com http://www.websense.com/ Brian Greehan Davies Murphy Group for Crossbeam Systems (781) 418-2414 bgreehan@daviesmurphy.com http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/

Websense, Inc.

CONTACT: Ronnie Manning of Websense, Inc., +1-858-320-9274,rmanning@websense.com; or Brian Greehan of Davies Murphy Group,+1-781-418-2414, bgreehan@daviesmurphy.com, for Crossbeam Systems

Web site: http://www.websensesecuritylabs.com/

Web site: http://www.crossbeamsystems.com/

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Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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