WatchGuard Helps Strengthen ''Weakest Link'' in Network Security with New End User Training Tool; Launches SecurityWise Sessions as Part of LiveSecurity Service

LiveSecurity subscribers will have access to a new SecurityWisetraining module each calendar quarter. The first SecurityWise module,available now, focuses on how end users can handle e-mail safely.Additional modules, released throughout the year, will help solvesecurity issues with road warriors and telecommuters, improve passworduse and help end users Web surf more safely, avoiding spyware.

Each SecurityWise training module includes a PowerPointpresentation on a relevant security topic, video demonstrations of keyconcepts and extensive speaker's notes and handouts. The modules aredesigned for presenters of any level, and all components are inlanguage that non-technical users can understand. SecurityWise alsoincludes quantifiable course objectives so network administrators canmeasure how user awareness improves after taking the classes.

"With the increasing amount of security regulations andlegislation that demand compliance, network administrators are undermore pressure than ever. Many feel confident about the securitymeasures they've put it place, but are concerned about the troubletheir end users might stumble into, especially since networkadministrators don't always have the time or resources to preparelessons and hold formal training sessions," said Scott Pinzon,Editor-in-Chief of WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service. "WithSecurityWise, we hope to change that, so end users will no longer bethought of as the 'weakest link' in network security."

"WatchGuard's SecurityWise is an excellent resource which I'mcertain to use again," said Phillip Hotz, VP of Technology at The OhioState Bank. "My associates and I found it to be the most usefultraining aid we have seen; accurate, simple to deploy and easy tocomplete. We enthusiastically recommend the service to anyorganization looking for an effective way to educate their staff andend users on security issues."

WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service issued more than 150 broadcaststo WatchGuard customers in 2005. WatchGuard's LiveSecurity teamregularly monitors more than 100 sources to track issues, determinesthe impact on and relevance to businesses, rates the level of eachissue, and then broadcasts alerts and advice on the most severethreats.

For more information about WatchGuard's LiveSecurity Service,please visit https://www.watchguard.com/archive/service.asp.

About WatchGuard

WatchGuard provides network security. The company's Firebox Xfamily of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance,functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizationsof any size. WatchGuard's Intelligent Layered Security protectsagainst emerging threats and provides the platform to integrateadditional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard productsinclude a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts,software updates, expert security instruction, as well asindividualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard isheadquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europeand Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com.

WatchGuard, LiveSecurity, Firebox and SecurityWise are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks arethe property of their respective owners.