ARCHIVE 2005

CyberGuard partners with Sophos to integrate anti-virus technology Into its Webwasher content security management suite

Companies Combine Powerful Solutions to Deliver Blended Threat Protection for Enterprise Gateways

ABINGDON, United Kingdom and BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire- FirstCall/ -- CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq: CGFW), a global provider of security solutions that protect the critical components of the largest and most complex information networks for Global 2000 enterprises and government organizations, today announced that it has integrated award-winning anti-virus technology from Sophos into its Webwasher Content Security Management Product line.

Through this partnership, CyberGuard's Webwasher AG subsidiary is licensing Sophos's virus detection engine to enhance the latest version of its Webwasher CSM Suite 5.1 and Webwasher Anti Virus 5.1. The Sophos-powered virus detection and disinfection software will also be available in CyberGuard's WW1000 appliance.

"CyberGuard/Webwasher and Sophos both are very interesting IT security players with excellent technology and a complementary market focus," said Brian Burke, IDC. "This partnership should benefit customers around the world focused on integrating powerful technology to address the most pressing security threats."

"Our goal is to provide enterprise customers with the most comprehensive security solutions to protect their critical infrastructure," said Dr. Horst Joepen, SVP of Strategic Alliances at CyberGuard. "Partnering with Sophos will give our customers world-class anti-virus technology to guard against the proliferation of viruses they face everyday. This partnership fits well with our strategy to offer comprehensive core-to-edge enterprise protection to customers across the globe."

CyberGuard's Webwasher suite is designed for enterprise customers and provides a high performance gateway content security solution, enabling usage of the Internet without risks and nuisance. The powerful content security solution even protects against combined attacks -- known as blended threads -- from the Internet.

"We see this new partnership as an opportunity to continue channeling our first-class technologies into high-end segments of the IT security market -- an area in which CyberGuard is a stronger player," said Richard Baldry, Director of Strategic Alliances at Sophos.

Webwasher Content Security Management Suite 5.1 with the Sophos virus detection engine is currently available from CyberGuard's worldwide network of distributors. For more information visit http://www.cyberguard.com.

About Sophos

Sophos is a world leading computer security specialist, developing anti- virus and anti-spam software. Headquartered in the UK, the company produces solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes -- from small enterprises to global corporations. Sophos is acclaimed for delivering the highest level of customer satisfaction and protection in the industry. The company's products are sold and supported in more than 150 countries and protect more than 35 million users.

About CyberGuard Corporation

CyberGuard Corporation (Nasdaq:CGFW) is a global provider of security solutions that protect business-critical information assets at Global 2,000 organizations and government entities. The company's firewall/VPN, TSP(TM), Global Command Center(TM) and Webwasher(R) product suites comprise a comprehensive, integrated security system, which offers highly adaptive, scalable solutions that intelligently guard against network intrusion and content-based vulnerabilities, detecting and eliminating security threats in real-time for performance optimization. CyberGuard has deployed more than 250,000 products in organizations around the world to maintain the health and integrity of their enterprises. Headquartered near Boca Raton, Florida, the company has branch offices and training centers around the globe and can be located on the World Wide Web at http://www.CyberGuard.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve certain risks, uncertainties and factors, including without limitation, those described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause the Company's future actual results to materially differ from the Company's current expectations. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

CyberGuard(R) and Webwasher(R) are registered trademarks. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE CyberGuard Corporation
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