SSH Partners With Novell to Promote Secure SUSE LINUX

HELSINKI, Finland and WELLESLEY, Mass., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SSH Communications Security Corp. (HEX: SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, has joined Novell's Technology Partner Program and today announced that SSH Tectia supports Novell's SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 running on all IBM eServer platforms.

The new version of the SSH Tectia solution will provide users running SUSE(R) LINUX Enterprise Server 9 with robust, comprehensive enterprise security, including secure system administration, secure application connectivity, and secure file transfer functionality.

"SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server has the highest level of security certification ever reached in the Linux market, Common Criteria Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+," said Johan Rosius, VP Alliances EMEA of Novell. "By partnering with SSH, our customers can now get tightly-integrated world-class communications security, complete with comprehensive customer support."

On Feb. 16, 2005, SSH announced SSH Tectia support for Linux running on IBM eServer platforms. Together, SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 and SSH Tectia provide a complementary solution for customers to securely administer, transfer files to/from, and authenticate and protect connections to applications running on IBM eServers. With support for IBM eServer and SUSE LINUX, SSH now offers the most comprehensive LINUX support for IBM and other enterprise-class servers. "Linux enterprise servers are fast becoming part of mission-critical IT infrastructure and an ideal opportunity for large enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies to benefit from SSH Tectia's FIPS certified enterprise-class managed security solution, " said Arto Vainio, CEO of SSH Communications Security. "By partnering with Novell, we combine two best of breed solutions for our joint customers and gain increased access among enterprise customers for whom Novell is a household name." Pricing and Availability

The new version of the SSH Tectia solution will be generally available in March. Pricing is based on the number and type of applications supported and the number of servers and clients. Contact your SSH sales professional, or go to http://www.ssh.com for more information. About SSH Tectia

SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for the enterprise. The SSH Tectia solution is based on the SSH Secure Shell and SSH's other industry leading technologies used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia enables secure system administration, secure file transfer and secure application connectivity with centralized management throughout the internal and external network. SSH Tectia provides transparent strong encryption and authentication and easily integrates into heterogeneous, multi-platform environments. About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their system administration, file transfers and application connectivity against both internal and external security risks. As the original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has for 10 years developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. For more information, please visit http://www.ssh.com. NOTE: ssh(R) is a registered trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions. Novell is a registered trademark; Nsure, exteNd and Nteprise are trademarks; and Ngage is a service mark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. SUSE is a registered trademark of SUSE LINUX AG. SSH Corp. and Europe Contact:

Petri Sakkinen

SSH Corp.

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SSH Inc.

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