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Mazu Profiler™ Named Winner of the 2006 Global Excellence in Large Enterprise Security Solution Award by Info Security Products Guide


CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - June 6, 2006 - Mazu Networks, the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems, today announced that Mazu Profiler™ secured the Customer Trust 2006 Award for Global Excellence in Large Enterprise Security Solution from the Info Security Products Guide. Mazu Profiler, a NBA system, provides enterprises with real-time, enterprise-wide visibility and control over internal technology assets and critical business applications.

Mazu Profiler was one of more than 225 products that were nominated. More than 18,000 end-users and prospective customers worldwide were invited to vote for the products they trusted in protecting their digital resources.

"Being named a winner of the Excellence Awards further validates our approach to NBA and solidifies our leadership position in the enterprise market," said Paul Brady, CEO of Mazu Networks. "Furthermore, receiving this honor through the votes of our customers demonstrates the trust they have in our company, our products and our ability to deliver solutions that address their critical network and security challenges."

"To be a Global Excellence Awards winner is a momentous achievement as it proves that only the highest level of trust from customers is received world-wide," said Rick Justice, Chief Technology Editor of the Info Security Products Guide. "The customer trust honor recognizes innovative products that provide the highest level of security in a large-scaled enterprise."

A special e-copy edition of Product Excellence guide, which includes Mazu Profiler, will be mailed to individuals requesting a copy by registering at the Info Security Products Guide site. (http://www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/freeguide.html)

Mazu Profiler

Mazu Profiler is a NBA solution that uses flow data to provide organizations with real-time and enterprise-wide network visibility and control. By examining all internal traffic and analyzing anomalous behavior, Mazu Profiler enables security, network and audit teams to improve: internal security by stopping malware and insider threats; compliance efforts by assessing readiness as well as monitoring security and policy; and application availability by discovering, profiling and responding to threats.

About Silicon Valley Communications Awards

Info Security Products Guide, published by Silicon Valley Communications, plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including tomorrow’s technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent security decisions. The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay secured.

About Mazu Networks

Mazu Networks is the leading provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems that enable real-time enterprise-wide visibility, protection and compliance of internal technology assets and critical business applications. Mazu Networks’ solutions leverage existing network infrastructure, eliminating the need for agents or inline hardware. Mazu Networks’ offerings include: Mazu Profiler™ – an internal security, compliance and application visibility solution, and Mazu Enforcer™ – a perimeter visibility and DDoS protection solution. Mazu Networks is backed by premier venture capital firms, including Greylock Partners, Matrix Partners, Pilot House Ventures Group and StarVest Partners. Symantec Corporation also is an investor in the company. Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Mazu Networks also has locations in New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit www.mazunetworks.com.