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Top Layer Networks’ Dave Duda Elected to AFCEA’s Technical Committee

Westboro, MA, August 16, 2004 -

Top Layer Networks, Inc., a provider of globally proven intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that General Manager of Federal Sales Dave Duda has been elected to a three-year term with the Technical Committee of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA International).

“AFCEA is one of the most respected organizations amongst government and private industry alike, and I’m honored to join its Technical Committee,” said Dave Duda, General Manager, Federal Sales at Top Layer Networks and member of the AFCEA Technical Committee. “I look forward to sharing my expertise with AFCEA to help execute its role as liaison between government agencies and technology providers by fostering educational and networking initiatives that promote effective security practices.”

As a member of the AFCEA Technical Committee, Duda will help set the agenda for AFCEA’s annual TechNet International conference and exposition held in Washington, D.C., help strengthen the Association’s 140 local chapters around the world, and assist in creating outreach opportunities that bring government and industry together.

“We’re thrilled to have Dave as part of the AFCEA team. His experiences and network throughout the security technology industry will help the Association move its agenda in the right direction,” said Colonel Steve Ritchey, USAF (Ret.), senior director for Intelligence for AFCEA and AFCEA Technical Committee executive officer. “We look forward to leveraging his expertise to develop programs that will better help unite government, military and industry for a common security good.”

AFCEA is an international non-profit association providing a forum for the professional communications, electronics, intelligence and information systems community. AFCEA serves as an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry’s capabilities, representing the top government, industry and military professionals. For more information, visit www.afcea.org.

About Top Layer Networks, Inc.

Founded in 1997, Top Layer Networks (http://www.TopLayer.com) develops network security solutions that enable enterprises worldwide to protect their infrastructure and critical online assets from cyber threats. The Company’s patented, ASIC-based products are engineered to deliver accurate and reliable protection mechanisms while operating as robust in-line network devices. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Westboro, Massachusetts with sales and support presence in France, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United Kingdom.

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