Authenex to Support Microsoft ISA Server 2004

SAN FRANCISCO--Feb. 2, 20045, 2004--

Authenex Announces AOne(TM) BETA Release to Support Microsoft ISA 2004 and Provide Customers with Strong Two-Factor Authentication

Today at RSA Conference 2004, Authenex, a leading provider of affordable and strong authenticated e-security applications, announced that its BETA release of Authenex AOne will support Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2004.

Authenex plans to integrate AOne(TM), a two-factor authentication and Web access control solution, with ISA Server 2004 to deliver a powerful, all-in-one suite of two-factor network security applications.

ISA Server 2004, currently available for public beta at http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver/beta, is an advanced application layer firewall, VPN and Web cache solution that enables customers to easily maximize existing IT investments by improving network security and performance.

"AOne meets the growing demand from networks that are required to offer secure Web access to customers, vendors and remote employees," said Henry Hon, Executive Vice President of Authenex. "The integration of Authenex AOne with ISA Server 2004 can ensure that those networks can continue to manage Web access effectively and protect proprietary data using the Authenex A-Key token."

"Microsoft's ISA Server 2004 offers customers improved frontline protection against new and emerging application layer attacks," said David Gardner, Business Development Manager in the Security Business and Technology Unit at Microsoft Corp. "Authenex AOne will help provide ISA Server 2004 customers an added layer of security through strong two-factor authentication."

About Authenex

Authenex has developed the most affordable, secure and easy-to-use platform for strong (two-factor) authenticated e-security applications -- making it possible for enterprises and PC-users to afford and deploy the highest standards in network security. The Authenex suite of applications includes Strong Authentication for VPN, LAN and Web, Strong (Web) Access Control, End Point (File and Hard-Drive) Encryption, Secure File Exchange, and an All-in-One Security Suite, as well as Certificate Storage. Each leverages the chip-based A-Key USB token -- providing simplified management and use.

For more information, call 1-877-AUTHENEX, or visit http://www.authenex.com.

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