F-Secure Announces Free Online Security Seminar with GartnerGroup

September 5th Web-Seminar Highlights End-to-end Security Issues for the Enterprise

Espoo, Finland - August 30, 2000

F-Secure [HEX:FSC], a leading provider of centrally-managed, widely distributed mobile security solutions, today announced a collaboration with leading research firm GartnerGroup to present a seminar focused on end-to-end security for the enterprise. The seminar is one in a series which presents a step-by-step approach to mobile, distributed security by addressing major issues and offering pragmatic advice on how to avoid threats and ensure policy compliance. Future topics range from proactive protection against viruses, secure broadband connectivity, and the growing threat from wireless connectivity.

September's seminar, entitled End-to-end Security Issues for the Enterprise, addresses the big picture for enterprise security. Focus is put on matching the needs of the corporation, and the mobile workforce. The end-user and the extended supply chain are important parts to consider in planning the enterprise security. Issues such as use of VPN connections, updating anti-virus software, ensuring feedback to corporate security providers and others are also discussed. GartnerGroup security expert, William Malik, will offer his expert perspective on the subject at the conclusion of the talk.

The seminar will be presented online with a simultaneous teleconference. The core presentation - approximately 20 minutes in length - features experts from F-Secure and partner organizations. This is followed by a 15-minute presentation by Malik and other GartnerGroup analysts after which the floor is open for questions from the audience. Participants can ask questions both during the seminar (via web messaging) or live during the Q&A period.

Today's increasingly mobile and wireless enterprise is faced with growing security concerns as computer systems become more open and portable. Additionally, heavy reliance on the Internet exposes sensitive corporate data to the threat of sabotage. It is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure the security of an IT network. F-Secure experts will share solid advice on how to increase the protection of corporate firewalls, avoid distributed denial of service attacks, and ensure that all employees remain in compliance with corporate security policies at all times.

This month's seminar is scheduled for September 5, 2000, beginning at 8:00 am Pacific Time, 3:00 pm GMT.