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Top Layer Attack Mitigator and IDS Balancer Named as Finalists in 2002 Information Management Awards

High-Performance Intrusion Prevention and Detection Products Selected for Excellence in Security Category

WESTBORO, Mass. - Oct. 30, 2002 - Top Layer Networks, Inc., the leading provider of globally proven intrusion prevention solutions, today announced that its Attack Mitigator and IDS Balancer products had been named as finalists for the 2002 Information Management Awards (IM2002.) The Information Management Awards are the premier industry recognition of excellence and innovation in the management of business information. Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator was the only Intrusion Prevention product selected as an award finalist. The primary criteria for judging are the delivery of significant and definable business benefits, innovation and originality of the products. In 2001, Top Layer’s AppSafe 3500 was named by Information Management as the Information Security Product of the Year.

Top Layer’s Attack Mitigator is an inline solution that enables organizations to actively protect critical resources by accurately detecting and blocking with precision the rapidly growing number of network attacks and intrusions.

Top Layer’s IDS Balancer is a dedicated security appliance that provides simultaneous monitoring of multiple network segments at true gigabit speeds. Top Layer’s patented Flow Mirror™ technology delivers intelligent balancing and distribution of traffic to ensure that each IDS sensor within an organization’s network sees the entire communication, enabling comprehensive network intrusion detection. By utilizing Top Layer’s IDS Balancer with leading IDS products, organizations can be assured that their IDSes operate at peak performance and effectiveness.

"As network security breaches increase in both frequency and expense, organizational security consciousness increases as well, and our intrusion detection and prevention products provide solutions and peace of mind," said Mike Reed, vice president of business development at Top Layer Networks. "We tout our Attack Mitigator and IDS Balancer products as the strongest in the industry, but hearing outside organizations saying the same thing is excellent validation for us."

About Information Management Awards

The Information Management Awards are the premier industry recognition of excellence and innovation in the management of business information in the e-business age. The primary criteria for judging are the delivery of significant and definable business benefits, together with the innovation and originality of the application. 10 of the 16 Awards are for end-user projects, so the Awards reflect success in real-world applications. This is one of the key reasons why the Awards have become highly valued within the IT and business world. The Awards are in their sixth year, with each year setting record entry levels.

About Top Layer Networks, Inc.

Since 1997, Top Layer Networks (www.toplayer.com) has delivered proven network security solutions worldwide, enabling enterprises to protect against cyber threats, and scale their infrastructure to meet new, ever increasing security demands. The Company’s intrusion prevention products are built on a patented, ASIC-based architecture. The products are engineered to block high-volume DoS and DDoS attacks, HTTP worms, traffic anomalies and unknown attacks; improve the effectiveness of intrusion detection systems through intelligent balancing and distribution of traffic; and enhance the availability and performance of firewalls through firewall/VPN balancing technology. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Westboro, Massachusetts with sales and support presence in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom.

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