Counterpane and Breach Partner to Deliver Extended Intrusion Detection and Prevention Security

Carlsbad and Mountain View, Calif., – July 27, 2005 – Breach Security Inc., a pioneer of web application security solutions and Counterpane Internet Security, the leading protector of networked information, today announced a partnership that offers enterprises enhanced managed security services by providing add-on SSL decryption capabilities for existing intrusion detection and prevention systems.

The partnership combines Breach’s SSL technology, BreachView SSL™, and Counterpane’s single source Managed Security Services, providing an enhanced level of security protection by decrypting SSL traffic on the fly, without terminating the SSL session.

SSL enables secure communications between a client and a server, prohibiting visibility into the contents of the traffic by both hackers and security tools. While the use of SSL technology permits the safe transmission of sensitive information, hackers are able to use it to evade detection by network intrusion detection and prevention systems.

With BreachView SSL, Counterpane’s customers will have the unique opportunity to include this SSL decryption technology when subscribing to Counterpane’s managed security services options. BreachView SSL enhances intrusion detection and prevention systems by permitting them to analyze and detect attacks in network traffic encrypted with SSL – traffic that previously flowed without inspection.

The Breach/Counterpane partnership delivers decrypted SSL traffic contents in clear text to the IDS sensor, eliminating the blind spot that exists in most IDS/IPS systems. The solution enables security experts to identify undetected attacks and truly extend the visibility of the IDS/IPS.

“Network Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems can only monitor the traffic they can see,” said Marc Shinbrood, Chief Executive Officer of Breach Security. “Most IDS/IPS systems let inbound SSL traffic pass through the IDS without examination. Through our valuable partnership with Counterpane, we’re providing a security solution that extends the visibility of the IDS and greatly reduces the risk of breaches and hacks of valuable SSL traffic.” Shinbrood added, “It’s a great partnership of technologies and we look forward to offering our collective customers this enhanced solution.”

“Threats and breaches cause major loss of business and credibility to corporations,” said Doug Howard, Vice President of Service Delivery for Counterpane. “We’re enthused to align with Breach to offer our customers a robust solution for enhanced network security.”

About Counterpane:

Counterpane is the world’s leading protector of networked information – the inventor of outsourced security monitoring and the foremost authority on effective mitigation of emerging IT threats. With the most comprehensive view available of global information security events, Counterpane offers customers the earliest possible warning of internal or external threats to their information security and availability, as well as the expert counsel required to successfully mitigate such threats. Counterpane’s managed service model and technology products provide information-intensive organizations the security they require to collaborate with ever-increasing numbers of partners, customers, suppliers, investors and government regulators. The company is privately held and headquartered in Mountain View, Calif.
About Breach Security, Inc.

Breach Security, Inc. is a leading provider of next-generation web application security that protects corporate-critical information. Breach effectively protects web applications of commercial enterprises and government agencies alike against Internet hacking attacks and provides an effective solution for expanding security challenges such as identity theft, information leakage, and insecurely coded applications. Breach’s solutions are ideal for any organization’s regulatory compliance requirements for security.  Breach was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif. For more information visit: www.breach.com.

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