Detroit, MI — December 4, 2002 - NetWorks Group, an information security solutions provider, today announced a partnership with Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in Web application security software. Through the partnership, NetWorks Group will incorporate Web application security through Sanctum's AppScan™ and AppShield™ solutions into their layered security product and services offering.

NetWorks Group employs a 7-layer network security approach based on the OSI Layered Security Model, a comprehensive framework for providing protection and redundancy throughout the network. NetWorks Group products and services include security assessments, firewall and VPN integration and deployment, intrusion detection and protection systems, public key infrastructure (PKI) and authentication solutions, and employee Internet Management (EIM) software. Market-leading Sanctum application-level security software is a strategic addition to a security solutions portfolio that provides a synergistic line of defense across the entire enterprise.

"To compete effectively today, eBusinesses must proactively address the enormous security concerns of an increasingly dangerous online world and effectively implement a comprehensive security solution," said Peggy Weigle, CEO of Sanctum. "We are very pleased to be partnering with NetWorks Group to help ensure that enterprises of all sizes can get the Web application security solutions they require to protect their mission critical assets. Through this partnership, we will help ensure that information integrity and privacy is preserved, which is critical for maintaining the confidence of enterprise customers."

About AppShield and AppScan
AppShield, an automatic Web application firewall, provides a failsafe defense against all application level breaches. AppShield allows for easy application deployment in a secure environment by intelligently identifying the legitimate requests made of an e-business site and permitting only those actions to take place, enforcing the Web and business logic of the site. By preventing, logging and alerting administrators to any type of application manipulation through the browser, AppShield maintains application behavior 24/7 without the need for signatures or rules. AppScan provides automatic Web application security testing to improve application development ROI and mitigate business risk. AppScan integrates seamlessly into any testing or audit environment to drive behavioral detection and precision testing throughout the application lifecycle. Through its 'Site Smart' technology, AppScan learns the unique behavior of each Web application, and delivers the widest array of attack variants to test and validate vulnerabilities, including all application specific and common web vulnerabilities, and tests for web services technologies such as .Net.

About Networks Group
NetWorks Group provides information security and networking products and services to medium-sized businesses and Fortune 500 companies. The company matches the best technology available on the market with customer business requirements, integrating best practices and skilled project management to deliver the expert class of solutions needed to design, protect, manage and support a corporate network. NetWorks Group serves many vertical markets with a customer base that includes finance/banking, healthcare, retail, technology, automotive, and insurance companies. Please visit www.networksgroup.com for more information.

About Sanctum, Inc.
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. Sanctum's solutions complete a company's security infrastructure, assure regulatory compliance and create sustainable ROI. For more information, visit www.SanctumInc.com or contact the Company directly at (408) 352-2000.

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Steve Fuller
NetWorks Group
(810) 225-4800
[email protected]

Diane Fraiman
Sanctum, Inc.
(408) 352-2015
[email protected]