WGRD Watchguard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD), a leading provider of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions, today announced it was awarded CMP Media LLC's Network Computing Well-Connected Award for its Firebox X Core 2500 firewall solution, which also earned the publication's Editor's Choice award in April 2005. The Well-Connected Awards honor the year's outstanding products the technology industry has to offer in networking. Winners are chosen by technology editors, and based on products tested and evaluated in Network Computing's labs. The WatchGuard Firebox X Core 2500 was rated highly by the publication's expert reviewers for its general ease-of-use, configuration and management, effectiveness, performance, and reporting and logging capabilities. "The Well-Connected Awards are unique because they're the only industry awards given by technologists based on real-world use and integration. We view all products, technologies and services from the same perspective as our readers -- our peers -- do," said John Siefert, publisher of Network Computing. "This is an important distinction from any other award program -- the products selected in the Well-Connected Awards have been tested in an actual business environment and judged by our editors themselves. They are truly innovative solutions that work - and we have the metrics to prove it." "Being selected as a Well-Connected winner is quite possibly the most meaningful recognition WatchGuard's Unified Threat Management security appliances could receive," said Allison Armstrong, WatchGuard director of product management. "The fact that reviews are conducted by Network Computing's highly regarded staff in real-world environments and published in one of the industry's most respected magazines sets this award apart. WatchGuard will build on these accomplishments as we continue to drive innovation and provide our customers with advanced appliances that offer easy management and the highest level of security." WatchGuard's line of Unified Threat Management solutions provide comprehensive security integrating stateful packet firewall, VPN, Zero Day attack prevention, gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, anti-spyware, URL filtering and spam blocking, reducing the time and cost associated with managing multiple-point solutions and significantly increasing protection from blended network attacks. WatchGuard's true Zero Day protection stops new and unknown threats such as viruses, attacks, Trojans and spyware through its unique Intelligent Layered Security. All WatchGuard security products are backed by WatchGuard's Live Security Service, a comprehensive bundled support offering that includes software updates, technical support, security broadcasts and self-help resources. About Network Computing Network Computing is the trusted information source which helps 220,000 Technology Leaders turn business strategy into reality. The editorial team consists of real-world IT veterans who provide objective information and analysis on technologies and solutions that are tested in IT media's only Real-World Labs -- a setting which mirrors our audience's work environment. Network Computing's critical analysis of market solutions and their impact on an organization is infused in every aspect of the brand, from the award-winning publication and networkcomputing.com, to NWCReports.com, and the events such as the Expert Series Tour and Technology Leader Forum. Network Computing is consistently honored for its editorial excellence, garnering accolades from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE), as well as winning Maggie Awards from Western Publications Association and Folio magazine's Ozzie Awards. About WatchGuard WatchGuard provides network security. The company's Firebox X family of upgradeable appliances delivers the performance, functionality and security strength to meet the needs of organizations of any size. WatchGuard's Intelligent Layered Security protects against emerging threats and provides the platform to integrate additional services offered by the company. All WatchGuard products include a LiveSecurity Service subscription for vulnerability alerts, software updates, expert security instruction, as well as individualized and self-help customer care. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.watchguard.com. WatchGuard, LiveSecurity and Firebox are either registered trademarks or trademarks of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.