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Top Layer Security Obtains Prestigious Common Criteria EAL4 Validation for its IPS 5500 E-Series

Westboro, MA, June 22, 2009 -

Top Layer IPS 5500 E-Series Provides Government Organizations with the Highest Evaluation Assurance Level on the IPS Market

Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), today announced that its IPS 5500 E-Series has received Common Criteria validation at Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4, the highest level of evaluation assurance available on the IPS market.

Common Criteria has become the international standard for certifying commercial software and appliances, with a comprehensive range of evaluation criteria for government-use installations and corporate security products. While the products of 26 technology vendors have received validation through Common Criteria for their IPS/IDS capabilities, Top Layer is one of only three vendors that have received product validation at EAL4 and is the only vendor at this level with a specialized focus on IPS.

The Top Layer IPS 5500 E-Series was evaluated at EAL4 by the Cygnacom Security Evaluation Lab (SEL) to ensure that the product was not only tested and checked, as done for lower assurance levels, but also methodically designed, documented and maintained, providing the maximum assurance possible without a substantial requirement for additional specialist knowledge or other resources.

"More than any other industry, government organizations must have full trust in the performance and design of the security products they deploy, as they are constantly faced with network threats that could disrupt operations or breach highly confidential information through cyber-terrorism and cyber-espionage," said Mike Paquette, chief strategy officer, Top Layer Security. "Top Layer's Common Criteria EAL4 validation of our IPS 5500 E-Series is a testament to the design of the most dynamic and complete IPS on the market."

For more information on Common Criteria and Top Layer's EAL4 validation, visit: http://www.niap-ccevs.org/cc-scheme/vpl/index.cfm?tech_name=IDS%2FIPS

About the Top Layer IPS 5500

Top Layer's IPS 5500 intrusion prevention solution delivers the most comprehensive network-based protection when compared to other IPS products. The Top Layer IPS solution comprises an in-line, transparent network appliance, Network Security Analyzer software, IPS Controller software, and TopResponse(TM) , a comprehensive threat update service.

The IPS 5500 E-Series has received top accolades from the world's most prestigious labs and influential publications, including the NSS Group, SC Magazine, Network World, Information Security Magazine, IT Week and Service Provider Weekly.

About Top Layer Security

Top Layer Security is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that enable enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets against risks associated with cyber threats. Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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