WGRD Watchguard Technologies

Exactly ten years since WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:WGRD) was founded, the company is celebrating a successful decade at the RSA Conference in San Jose, California. WatchGuard will be exhibiting its line of Firebox X Unified Threat Management appliances at booth #1507, including the Firebox X Peak, Core and Edge products, the Firebox SSL VPN Gateway and a full range of security services such as spam blocking, gateway antivirus, URL filtering, and IPS with anti-spyware. WatchGuard pioneered the concept of the integrated firewall/VPN appliance with the launch of its first-generation Firebox line. Now, the security appliance is the de facto platform for delivering network security to enterprises of all sizes, with industry analyst International Data Corporation (IDC) estimating that by 2007 80% of network security will be delivered through a dedicated appliance. WatchGuard was also the first to provide what many companies now call "deep packet inspection" in an appliance, offering that protection to its customers since 1997 -- years before other competitors. Because of its long tradition of innovation, WatchGuard's technology in many key areas is mature compared to other, newer entrants into the market. This is reflected in the company's 13 issued and 12 pending patents. These patents include key technology contained within its Intelligent Layered Security, the architecture that provides true Zero Day protection against new and unknown threats. The company was also one of the earliest security appliance vendors to champion the needs of the small- and medium-sized business, with a range of cost-effective, easily-upgradeable products and its LiveSecurity Service, designed specifically for growing organizations with limited resources. Today, LiveSecurity provides expert advice, support and has issued more than 1,200 vulnerability alerts to its subscribers since its inception. With more than 350,000 security appliances shipped across 150 countries, WatchGuard is today ranked as a leading player in the Unified Threat Management (UTM) space by IDC. According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Security Appliance Tracker, WatchGuard's Firebox X line has led the $1,000 to $2,999 price category in terms of worldwide unit sales for two consecutive quarters and the company has achieved a leading 20% of the worldwide UTM market share for that price band. "The security landscape has changed beyond recognition in the past ten years, but WatchGuard has remained dedicated to its original cause: providing organizations of all sizes with strong security that is robust as well as easy to use and manage," said John Stuckey, WatchGuard vice president of marketing. "We have some of the best employees in the world to thank for helping us serve as a trusted security partner for our valued customers." 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, Firebox, Core and Peak 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.