Sales of Newly Enhanced Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN 2.0 Accelerate as Customers Deploy Handheld Devices Running Microsoft Windows Mobile(R) 5.0

24 February 2006

As enterprises with wireless networks flock to Microsoft Windows Mobile(R) 5.0, Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc. has experienced a spike in sales of its newly enhanced Virtual Private Network (VPN) software, the only VPN currently on the market that is compatible with the latest Microsoft operating system.

"We have seen a significant increase in demand for Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN 2.0, with sales jumping 12-fold since the last quarter of 2005 and the addition of nearly 30 new enterprise customers," says Bluefire CEO Mark Komisky. "While mobile wireless customers clearly see the benefits offered by Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, they want the comprehensive security offered only by Bluefire and our VPN."

One of those customers is Midland Corporation. "Bluefire's VPN software enables me to manage early warnings via an Electronic PAGE through real time email with a single, six-ounce handheld device," explains Vince Henseler, IT administrator of Midland Corporation. "As an IT Administrator, securing my network through remote access -- any time or any place -- is vitally important."

According to Cisco Partner Manager Sue Flaherty, "With Cisco Technology Developer Program member offerings such as the Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Suite 3.5 and Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN 2.0, customers can deploy a broad range of business solutions that foster innovation and drive rapid adoption of business-critical technologies."

Komisky added that the Bluefire VPN is also now compatible with the Palm Operating system, specifically the Palm Treo 650, and offers several new enhancements which provide customers with more capability and user-friendly navigation. A newly added auto negotiation tool bypasses manual settings on a system's concentrator for early warning detection, while a persistent user name allows for access by simply entering a password.

VPN software is available for free trial download and purchase at http://www.bluefiresecurity.com.

About Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN 2.0 and Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Suite 3.5

The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Suite 3.5 offers a full-featured security solution including authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, logging, and central management with full OTA (Over-the-Air) capability for security policy management.

The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN 2.0 is a IPSec virtual private network (VPN) client bundled with RSA's BSAFE(R) Encryption, and compliant with Federal Information Processing Standards 140-2 (FIPS 140-2). The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) VPN operates seamlessly across LAN, WLAN, GPRS/EDGE and 1xRTT/1EV-DO with no user intervention required.

About Bluefire Security Technologies, Inc.

Bluefire Security Technologies provides a complete security solution specifically designed for mobile handheld devices. The Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) Suite is the industry's only fully integrated security solution including authentication, encryption, integrity monitoring, firewall, logging and central management. Bluefire enables the secure deployment and use of handhelds across the enterprise by allowing handheld devices to be secured as part of the IT network infrastructure. Bluefire Security Technologies recently won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 - Maryland Award.

Bluefire Mobile Security(TM) solutions support the Microsoft Windows (WM) 2003, WM 5.0 and Palm operating systems; are available directly from Bluefire in the United States, and internationally through Ubitexx GmbH (Germany), Boxing Orange (UK) and Synergy Software Systems (UAE); and are certified by Cingular Wireless.

For more information visit http://www.bluefiresecurity.com or call (410) 637-8160.

Source: prnewswire