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Top Layer Security Provides Zero-Day Protection against December Microsoft Vulnerabilities

Westboro, MA, December 10, 2008 -

Top Layer IPS 5500 Provides Proactive Protection against Exploits of Vulnerabilities Described in Critical Microsoft Bulletins

Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), announced today that its customers have received notification through its TopResponse service of zero-day protection provided by the IPS 5500 E-Series intrusion prevention system against new December Microsoft Patch Tuesday vulnerabilities.

Top Layer customers using recommended IPS Rule Sets have been proactively protected against exploits of vulnerabilities described in critical bulletin MS08-070, as well as potential exploits of CVE-2008-4261 described in critical bulletin MS08-073. These bulletins address vulnerabilities in Visual Basic ActiveX controls and Microsoft Internet Explorer respectively. The Top Layer TopResponse research team has also delivered same-day protection for a variety of other vulnerabilities described in MS08-070 and other bulletins through a protection pack.

The Top Layer protection was identified based on analysis of the details provided through the Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP), a program that provides vulnerability information to Top Layer in advance of Microsoft's monthly security update release.

Top Layer customers are encouraged to visit the following webpage for additional information on how to protect their infrastructure: http://www.toplayer.com/support

TopResponse is an Automated Protection Update Service that provides Top Layer IPS 5500 customers with advanced security services to maximize the security, availability and performance of their network. TopResponse provides automated threat updates, technical support, security advisory and software subscription services, along with access to Top Layer's Security Knowledge Base and special delivery programs.

About the Top Layer IPS 5500
The IPS 5500 family of products is built in the USA and offers the strongest levels of network protection, performance, and reliability on the market today. By combining content-based IPS/IDS, stateful firewall, and attack mitigation algorithms, the IPS 5500 is the only solution that provides Three Dimensional Protection (3DP) against malicious content, undesired access and botnet-based attacks. Top Layer's architecture enables the IPS 5500 to protect enterprises and service providers from sophisticated attacks in real-time while enabling the highest throughput of legitimate traffic.

The IPS 5500 E-series has received top accolades from the world's most prestigious labs and influential publications. In addition, Top Layer has received significant recognition from the NSS Group, Computer Reseller News, Information Security Magazine, IT Week, Service Provider Weekly, the Tolly Group and was awarded "Best Buy" status by SC Magazine in their 2007 review of IDS/IPS solutions as well as Best IPS Product of 2007.

About Top Layer Security
Top Layer Security is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that enables enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets from risks associated with cyber threats. Designed with Three Dimensional Protection, Top Layer's IPS provides the most advanced protection against attacks at the highest tested performance rates. Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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