SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — December 10, 2001 - Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in Web application security software, today announced the availability of AppScan 2.5J™ to the Japanese marketplace. AppScan 2.5J provides the user with the most comprehensive view of their applications and takes the human guessing and inconsistency out of Web site vulnerability assessment. TechMatrix joined development forces with Sanctum to deliver AppScan 2.5J, and is distributing the product along with Sanctum's solution AppShield3.1J, throughout Japan. Together these solutions provide Japanese companies the tools to effectively protect the most vulnerable layer of their eBusiness-the Web application. With this latest offering, Sanctum further establishes its position as the leading provider of Web application security to the Japanese market. TechMatrix provides financial, technology and eCommerce companies with eBusiness solutions including computer security and network infrastructure, application platforms and solutions.

"Browser-launched cyberattacks and server-based worms are serious threats that have escalated into an international problem. Japanese companies are demanding an automatic solution to replace the current procedure of manually patching vulnerabilities to address these threats." said Peggy Weigle, CEO of Sanctum, Inc. "By working with TechMatrix to distribute Japanese versions of AppScan and AppShield, we are enabling Japanese companies to automatically protect their most valuable information assets while promoting a worldwide level of Internet security."

AppScan 2.5J is available for distribution on December 15. AppShield 3.1J was released into the Japanese market on October 29, 2001. Localized to support Japanese language Web sites and Japanese characters, the international versions deliver a comprehensive offensive-defensive application security architecture that enables enterprises to focus developer resources on new products and services, rather than debugging and patching existing applications.

"As attacks become increasingly advanced, our customers require the most intelligent solution available to automatically secure their Web applications around the clock," said Takashi Yuri, president of TechMatrix. "Sanctum's AppScan and AppShield provide the most comprehensive protection for businesses of all types and compliment our current product offerings by extending security beyond the network level, to protect the most valuable corporate information which resides in the Web application."

AppScan, the most powerful vulnerability assessment tool for Web applications, offers a 500% improvement in efficiency over manual auditing techniques by automating the process to extend Internet security audits through all phases of the application lifecycle. AppShield is the industry's leading solution which provides around-the-clock, automatic protection against all types of Web application attacks, including server-based worms, by monitoring for correct use of the application, blocking the attacker's unauthorized actions, logging IP information and alerting administrators to all attack attempts.

About TechMatrix Corporation
TechMatrix Corporation (TMX, formerly known as Nichimen Data Systems Corp.) is a total solution provider for eBusiness, providing a wide variety of solutions, from network infrastructure and computer security to eBusiness application platforms and solutions. TMX has been distributing in Japan advanced products from companies such as RSA Security, Internet Security Systems, SilverStream, F5 Networks, Aventail, Extreme Networks and so on. With 17 years experience, TMX provides system integration and software services based upon these advanced products for their customers and vertical markets including financial, medical and telecommunication industries.

About Sanctum, Inc. (www.SanctumInc.com)
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Sanctum, Inc. is the recognized leader for Web application security solutions. Sanctum software solutions provide automatic enforcement of intended business processes, ensuring the protection of core information and data. By detecting and defending against any unauthorized behavior, Sanctum protects customers against malicious cybercriminal activity—from theft of intellectual property and customer data, to e-commerce fraud and Web site defacement—even if a site has unknown security holes or flaws. Sanctum's solutions complete a company's security infrastructure, assure regulatory compliance and create sustainable ROI. Sanctum's customers include industry leaders in finance, retailing, healthcare, government and telecommunications. Privately held, Sanctum is funded by blue-chip venture capital firms and industry leaders including Sprout Group, Dell, Gemini Israel Funds, Fidelity Ventures, First Union eVentures Group, Mofet Israel Technology Fund and Walden Israel. For more information, visit www.SanctumInc.com or contact the Company directly at (408) 352-2000.

For Immediate Release
Contact:

Dara Sklar or Tara Dugan
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(415) 512-0770
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Dai Saito
TechMatrix Corporation
+81-3-3864-7987
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