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Top Layer Security Announces Expanded Partnership with Blue Cube (UK) Ltd.

Westboro, Mass., May 06, 2009 -

Increased Interest in Top Layer's Intrusion Prevention Solutions and Trade-Up Program Sparks Expansion with Leading UK IT Solutions Provider

Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), today announced that it has expanded its partnership with UK-based Blue Cube (UK)Ltd., an IT solutions provider delivering enterprise-wide IT security solutions. As a Top Layer Secure Circle Partner, Blue Cube will strengthen its best-of-breed security offerings by further supporting product upgrades to Top Layer's next-generation IPS 5500. Blue Cube will be able to assist customers looking to renew their solutions within the EMEA region whilst also enabling prospects with older IPS technology through Top Layer's Competitive IPS Trade-Up Program.

"Top Layer's recent streamlining of its channel and successful Trade-Up Program makes it an attractive partner for us at a time when organisations need the strongest levels of network protection," said Gary Haycock-West, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cube. "Blue Cube has always found that Top Layer's intrusion prevention solutions complement its ethos of scalable holistic security solutions and we are relishing the opportunity to take this advanced technology to market."

Over the past 10 years, Top Layer and Blue Cube have forged a successful relationship, working together on major deployments of Top Layer's third-generation IPS and its previous Load Balancing technology. Since taking over the responsibility of managing all of Top Layer's support renewals in the UK, Blue Cube has been able to assist Top Layer in creating the most efficient channel process.

"We've experienced tremendous success and momentum in the European market, as the demand for comprehensive security solutions is increasing significantly," said Peter Rendall, president and CEO of Top Layer Security. "Our partnership with Blue Cube has been a victory since day one and they have been an integral part of our Secure Circle Partnership Program. We look forward to further developing this relationship."

The Top Layer Secure Circle Partnership Program is designed to foster stronger, more dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships between Top Layer and its channel partners. Top Layer supports its channel with dedicated, proactive account management, direct-touch sales assistance and access to its engineering, support and marketing specialists - all committed to helping the Top Layer channel succeed.

About Blue Cube

Blue Cube Ltd was founded in 2000 by Gary Haycock-West. Blue Cube is a fully independent IT solutions provider delivering enterprise-wide IT security solutions. Blue Cube was formed through the identification of a gap in the market for specialist provision of connectivity and Intelligent Protection solutions. Blue Cube's success is based upon its commitment to achieve client fulfilment and excellence specialising in total delivery and support of solutions to assist clients in achieving their goals. For more information visit www.bluecubesecurity.com

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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 and the Tolly Group.

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 has received numerous accolades from top publications and was recently awarded "Technology Innovator of 2008" by SC Magazine. Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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