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Top Layer Security Recognized in Leading Industry Analyst Firm's Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System Appliances

Westboro, MA, June 10, 2009 -

Top Layer Security, a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), has been recognized by Gartner Inc. in their recently published Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Appliances.[1] Gartner research found that the market for separate network IPS and firewall devices grew at 11.7 percent in 2008.

Peter Rendall, Top Layer's CEO, commented, "By maintaining our strategic focus of delivering new, customer-driven IPS capabilities to organizations that demand high performance, we are proud to be recognized by Gartner in their niche quadrant. Although we spent our early years focused on delivering powerful botnet defenses into complex, demanding networks, the lessons learned proved invaluable when we launched our new E-Series IPS solution. With the introduction of our Free IPS Appliance Programs in 2009, customers now have a way to acquire our great IPS technology at no cost, fueling our future growth far beyond the pace of the market."

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2009 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About the Top Layer IPS 5500

Top Layer's IPS 5500 intrusion prevention solution delivers the most comprehensive network-based protection when compared to other IPS products. The Top Layer IPS solution comprises an in-line, transparent network appliance, Network Security Analyzer software, IPS Controller software, and TopResponse, a comprehensive threat update service.

The IPS 5500 E-Series has received top accolades from the world's most prestigious labs and influential publications, including the NSS Group, SC Magazine, Network World, Information Security Magazine, IT Week and Service Provider Weekly.

About Top Layer Security

Top Layer Security is a leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that enable enterprise organizations to protect their critical on-line assets against risks associated with cyber threats. Top Layer Security is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

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[1] Gartner, Inc., "Magic Quadrant for Network Intrusion Prevention System Appliances" by Greg Young, John Pescatore, April 14, 2009.

Contact:

Donna Rogers Top Layer Security Phone: +1.508.870.1300 x127 Email: drogers@TopLayer.com	Pat Chadwick fama PR Phone: +1.617.758.4262 Email: pat@famapr.com