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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, today announced its SSH Tectia™ Client/Server 4.1 as a finalist in the"Best Communications Security Solution" category in the Reader Trust Awards of the SC Magazine Global Awards. Winners of the SC Global Awards were announced on Feb. 16, 2005 at the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

SSH Tectia Client/Server 4.1 is an integrated, multi-platform secure communications solution, based on SSH Secure Shell technology. It uses standards-based encryption and authentication, supporting the most popular encryption algorithms and authentication management technologies. SSH Tectia Client/Server 4.1 provides transparent end-to-end communications across the organization both in the internal network and for remote users ensuring protection for enterprises, government and financial organizations from internal and external threats to the network.

“The continued recognition by SC Magazine recognizes SSH's commitment to provide best of breed standards-based end-to-end security solutions that meet the growing needs of business, financial, and government IT organizations," said George Adams, president and CEO of SSH Communications Security, Inc."We are consistently looking for ways to improve our portfolio of products. Being nominated for the fourth time in five years by the industry’s leading publication demonstrates our efforts are being recognized and respected by IT professionals around the globe."

About the SC Awards and SC Magazine

The SC Awards is the biggest awards program in the world, globally recognizing achievement and excellence in the information security industry. SC Magazine (formerly Secure Computing magazine) is the largest information security magazine in the world and has been in print for over 12 years. Published monthly, it has a global circulation of approximately 100,000 and is considered the definitive source for information on security threats and solutions. SC Magazine is part of the Haymarket Business Publications Group and is internationally recognized for outstanding technical reviews and comprehensive coverage of the information security marketplace. The magazine also publishes extensive information on its web sites (www.scmagazine.com and www.westcoast.com).

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 www.ssh.com.

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