SC Magazine Selects SSH as Finalist for 'Best Security Company USA' and 'Best Security Solution USA' Awards

Posted by tadelste on Feb 27, 2006 12:43 PM EDT
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Company Nominated for Best Company Category, and Its SSH Tectia(TM) 5.0 Client/Server Solution Nominated for Best Solution Category

HELSINKI, Finland and WELLESLY, Mass., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSH Communications Security Corp. (HEX: SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, today announced it was recognized as a finalist for key security industry awards. The SSH Tectia client/server solution 5.0 was named a finalist in the "Best Security Solution USA" category and SSH Communications Security in the "Best Security Company USA" category for the Excellence Awards of SC Magazine's Global Awards. Winners of the SC Global Awards were announced on Feb. 14, 2006 at the RSA Conference in San Jose.

SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for the enterprise. The SSH Tectia solution is based on the award winning SSH Secure Shell used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia enables secure system administration, secure file transfer and secure application connectivity with centralized management throughout the internal and external network. SSH Tectia provides transparent, strong encryption and authentication, and is available for all key enterprise platforms including Windows, Unix, Linux and is the only purpose-built Secure Shell solution for IBM Mainframes that easily integrates into heterogeneous network environments.

"This recognition by SC Magazine highlights SSH's commitment to provide best-of-breed, standards-based security solutions that meet the growing needs of enterprise, financial, healthcare, and government IT organizations," said George Adams, president and CEO of SSH Communications Security, Inc. "We are consistently looking for ways to meet the demanding needs of our customers and deliver new value to them. Being nominated for the fifth time in six years by the industry's leading publication demonstrates our efforts are being recognized and respected by security professionals around the globe." About the SC Magazine Awards and SC Magazine

The SC Awards is one of the biggest awards program in the world, globally recognizing achievement and excellence in the information security industry. The SC Magazine Awards highlight and showcase the best products, services and professionals in the information security industry. SC Magazine had over 1,300 nominations for its 2006 Global Awards show.

SC Magazine (formerly Secure Computing magazine) is published monthly with a global circulation of approximately 100,000, and is considered the definitive source for information on security threats and solutions. SC Magazine is part of the Haymarket Business Publications Group and is internationally recognized for outstanding technical reviews and comprehensive coverage of the information security marketplace. The magazine also publishes extensive information on its Web sites (http://www.scmagazine.com and http://www.westcoast.com). About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions and government agencies. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their system administration, file transfers and application connectivity against both internal and external security risks. As the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has for 10 years developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. For more information, please visit http://www.ssh.com. NOTE: ssh(R) is a registered trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions. Tectia is a trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other names and marks are the property of their respective owners. SSH Corp. and Europe Contact: U.S. Regional Contact:

Petri Sakkinen Byron Rashed

SSH Corp. SSH Inc.

+358 20 500 7404 +1-949-643-0733

petri.sakkinen@ssh.com byron.rashed@ssh.com

Asia Pacific Regional Contact: Investor Relations Contact:

Shiho Hashimoto Mika Peuranen

SSH Corp. SSH Corp.

+358 20 500 7470 +358 20 500 7419

shiho@ssh.com mika.peuranen@ssh.com

U.S. Agency Contact:

Ashley Wolf

Walt & Company

+1-408-496-0900 x 2984

ssh@walt.com

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