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Websense Version 6.1 Software Achieves OPSEC Certification From Check Point Software
Monday December 5, 8:00 am ET
Latest Version of Websense Web Security and Web Filtering Software Integrates With Industry Leading Security Framework


SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Websense, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBSN - News), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, announced today that the recently released Websense® version 6.1 web security and web filtering software has achieved OPSEC(TM) (Open Platform for Security) certification from Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHKP - News), the worldwide leader in securing the internet.

OPSEC certification ensures that Websense v6.1 software seamlessly integrates with Check Point's market-leading VPN-1® Pro Next Generation solution, providing Check Point customers with superior web security to protect organizations and their employees from advanced internet threats. Websense software allows organizations to set flexible filtering options for employee access to websites and the launch of applications. Websense delivers these benefits in an easy to manage, integrated policy enforcement solution at the internet gateway, on the network, at the desktop, and for the remote web-enabled employee. The Websense Web Security Suites(TM) also offer an extra layer of protection from emerging web-based threats that include spyware, keyloggers, malicious mobile code (MMC), phishing and other frauds.

"The web continues to evolve as a delivery mechanism for spyware, malicious code and as a way for hackers to gain access to critical information within an organization," said Amir Ben-Efraim, director of Business Development for Check Point Software. "The OPSEC Certified integration between Websense v6.1 and Check Point's market-leading VPN-1 Pro provides an innovative and proactive security solution that transparently protects organizations and employees from the dangers that exist on today's Internet."

In conjunction with previous versions of Websense software achieving OPSEC certification, the certification of Websense v6.1 illustrates the companies' continued commitment to provide customers with the most advanced web security and web filtering technology available. Websense v6.1 was awarded Check Point certification after extensive testing of the software for interoperability, reliability, scalability and performance. As a result of this integration, Check Point firewalls combined with Websense software transparently protect customer networks from internal and external threats, including those associated with spyware, phishing attacks and the use of instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing.

"Websense products protect organizations from emerging internet threats by providing a proactive critical security component that complements traditional security solutions," said Steve Kelley, director of Strategic Alliances for Websense, Inc. "Websense is committed to build upon and create new business partnerships. With the OPSEC certification of Websense Enterprise v6.1, customers are assured of a robust best-of-breed web security solution from Websense and Check Point."

Check Point is a member of the Websense Web Security Ecosystem(TM) -- a comprehensive ecosystem of world class security and networking technology providers to enable easy deployment and integration of Websense solutions in enterprise environments. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem incorporates vendors from leading security and networking markets, including: network access control, internet gateways, certified appliance platforms, security event management, and identity management. The Websense Web Security Ecosystem provides interoperability of joint solutions to ensure seamless integration in enterprise environments.

Websense software is available for organizations who wish to protect themselves from internet and application security threats. For a free 30-day evaluation of Websense software or for more information on protecting your organization from a wide range of threats including spyware, peer-to-peer, virus outbreaks and internal hacking exploits, please visit www.websense.com/checkpoint or www.websense.com. Websense Security Labs(TM) offers free email security updates as new internet threats are discovered and is available at www.websensesecuritylabs.com.

About Check Point's OPSEC(TM)

OPSEC (Open Platform for Security) is the industry's open, multi-vendor security framework. With over 350 partners, OPSEC guarantees customers the broadest choice of best-of-breed integrated applications and deployment platforms that support Check Point's Secure Virtual Network Architecture. Products that carry the OPSEC Certified seal have been tested to guarantee integration and interoperability. For complete OPSEC Alliance program information, including partner and product listings, the freely available OPSEC SDK (software development kit) and evaluation versions of OPSEC Certified products, visit www.opsec.com.

About Websense, Inc.

Websense, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBSN - News), the world's leading provider of employee internet management solutions, enables organizations to optimize employee use of computing resources and mitigate new threats related to internet use including instant messaging, peer-to-peer, and spyware. By providing usage policy enforcement at the internet gateway, on the network and at the desktop, Websense products enhance productivity and security, optimize the use of IT resources and mitigate legal liability for our customers. For more information, visit www.websense.com.

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