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SSH Communications Security (HEX:SSH1V), a world-leading developer of managed security middleware, today announced a reseller agreement with WhiteHat Inc., a leading IT security provider. Under the terms of the agreement, WhiteHat will offer SSH Tectia™ as a key part of its suite of Internet security solutions for enterprises and financial institutions in the Canadian market. SSH Tectia is an enterprise class suite of security solutions based on SSH’s award winning SSH Secure Shell used by millions of users worldwide.

“We are pleased to introduce SSH Tectia into our commercial IT security portfolio for our customers. SSH has been a time tested solution for secure remote access and file transfer, protecting mission critical data from malicious attacks," said Rosaleen Citron, CEO of WhiteHat. "Internal security is just as critical as securing the perimeter and we can now offer our customers a cryptographic solution that addresses network security both inside and out."

With over three decades of experience in the computer technology market, WhiteHat has put together a strong suite of security offerings based on the real-world needs of the networked enterprise. The addition of SSH Tectia among WhiteHat’s variety of products will increase SSH’s awareness, presence, and support capabilities for enterprises and financial institutions in the Canadian market.

SSH Tectia also includes an optional FIPS 140-2 certified crypto algorithm for key government customers and financial institutions that require strong, proven encryption.

“End-to-end data security is critical for enterprise and government IT organizations to protect critical data, file transfer and business applications," said George Adams, president and CEO of SSH Communications Security, Inc. "Partnering with a well established Canadian market leader like Whitehat will help SSH bring its market-leading data security solutions to a much broader range of customers in the Canadian market to help them protect against network vulnerabilities."

About SSH Tectia

SSH Tectia is an enterprise class suite of security solutions based on SSH's industry leading technologies. SSH Tectia client/server solution is based on the award-winning SSH Secure Shell used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia enables end-to-end secure communications throughout the internal and external network. SSH Tectia provides transparent strong encryption and authentication and easily integrates into heterogeneous, multi-platform environments. SSH Tectia's management capabilities allow for easy scalability and centralized policy deployment.

About SSH Communications Security

SSH Communications Security is a leading provider of easy-to-use centrally managed data security solutions addressing the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions, and government agencies. As the original developer of the widely used Secure Shell technology, SSH is also pioneering the managed security middleware market with its award-winning SSH Tectia™ solution. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively protect their business communications against both internal and external security risks. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions to secure their data communications. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List. For more information, please visit www.ssh.com.

About WhiteHat

WhiteHat Inc. is a leading Information Technology Security Provider (ITSP) with an emphasis on developing secure technologies. WhiteHat employs CISSP certified industry leading security practitioners and offers a portfolio of security offerings such as: WhiteHat's own InSight Secure Products, professional consulting services, managed security services, software and hardware products, education and product training. For more information please call 800-561-3270 or visit the website at www.whitehatinc.com.

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