F-Secure Announces SSH Server 5.3 for Windows

Helsinki, Finland - January 15, 2004

New York, NY, LinuxWorld, – F-Secure Inc., a leading provider of security solutions for the enterprise, today announced availability of F-Secure SSH Server version 5.3 for Windows, which features support for the latest version of Windows Services for UNIX (SFU) 3.5 from Microsoft as well as pending FIPS 140-2 certification from NIST.

F-Secure SSH is the only solution on the market that provides all standard SSH server functionality, securing all major platforms, including Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows XP and UNIX with support for Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), smart cards and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

As the leader in secure access and file transfer sessions, F-Secure SSH is the de-facto standard protocol among network administrators at government organizations and large enterprises worldwide. F-Secure SSH meets the highest national security standards, holding the FIPS-140-1 validation. In keeping with their commitment to the most stringent standards of security assurance, F-Secure is currently being processed for another certification level of security called FIPS 140-2 certification with level 2 compliant cryptographic libraries (certified by NIST).

Customer requests led to the development of other features in version 5.3, including sftp folder setup to make file transfers easier; host-key finger-print dialog functionality to enhance security in first-time connection; the inclusion of GSSAPI that integrates SSH with Windows Domain Authentication and relieves users from additional passwords; and Radius® support that allows greater flexibility and integration with existing authentication services. "Securing enterprise networks and data traffic is on the forefront of everyone’s mind these days," said Dennis Oldroyd, director, Windows Server, Microsoft Corp. "The availability of F-Secure’s SSH Server on Microsoft Services for UNIX 3.5 and Windows Server 2003 means that our customers can enjoy some of the industry’s strongest encryption and security technologies."

"Since F-Secure started providing support for SFU, the customer need for cross-platform interoperation has become only more visible," said Travis Witteveen, Vice President at F-Secure Inc. "Our customers can now use familiar and efficient UNIX commands regardless of what type of box the software is actually running on. That, coupled with the many new features and the highest FIPS certification available make F-Secure SSH 5.3 for Windows an excellent choice for today’s demanding security needs in the enterprise."

About F-Secure Corporation

F-Secure Corporation is a leading developer of centrally managed security solutions for the mobile enterprise. The company's award-winning, integrated anti-virus, file encryption and network security solutions for handhelds, laptops, desktops, servers, mail servers and firewalls provide centralized policy based management of widely dispersed user communities. Founded in 1988, F-Secure is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange [HEX: FSC]. Corporate headquarters is in Helsinki, Finland with North American main office in San Jose, California. The company maintains offices in Germany, Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom, and is supported by a network of VARs and distributors in over 90 countries around the globe.

Trademark information: F-Secure SSH Server for Windows is a trademark of F-Secure Corp. All other marks are the property of their owners, and are used for identification purposes only.

Contact Information:

Heather Deem
F-Secure Inc.
Tel. (408) 350-2178
heather.deem@f-secure.com