Info Security Products Guide Awards Arcot Systems the "Hot Companies" Recognition for 2007

Arcot kick-starts 2007 with industry's highest global recognition

Sunnyvale, California -- January 31, 2007 — Info Security Products Guide, world's leading publication on security-related products and technologies has named Arcot Systems one of its Info Security "Hot Companies" winners for 2007. Selected from an industry analysis of more than 500 prominent info security vendors around the world, this prestigious honor comes to Arcot Systems based upon a stern selection criteria of 4Ps, namely Products, People, Performance and Potential behind the company's growing success. The Hot Companies 2007 selection also helps raise the bar significantly for others in the industry to provide end-users with effective and deployable protective solutions against the next generation of highly sophisticated and super-blended attacks. The evaluation process also included strong entrepreneurial spirit, seasoned executives with relevant experience, clear understanding of the security market, products and solutions that are positioned to take advantage of the emerging market opportunities, well developed revenue-growth model and clearly planned expansion strategies.

Organizations worldwide have recognized the need to move beyond simple username and password to verify and protect the identities of their employees, customers and partners. As they give users greater access to data and applications via consumer or enterprise portals, organizations need a strong, convenient and inexpensive way to protect their confidential data and electronic business processes.

Arcot Systems provides a complete range of risk-based authentication, strong authentication and digital signing solutions that deliver secure online transactions and secure internet access to B2B and consumer portals. The company provides the only 100%-software, strong authentication and key protection technology on the market today that enables the deployment of large-scale strong user authentication and digital signature-based applications. Arcot offers a compelling solution that is secure without compromising the requirements for user-convenience and easy, cost-effective implementation. Arcot's unique technology defeats phishing, and "man-in-the-middle" attacks, as well as keystroke and mouse click logging threats.

"Security is now one of the top issues with almost every organization around the world as identity theft and fraud have increased rapidly over the past few months," said Rake Narang, Managing Editor of Info Security Products Guide published by Silicon Valley Communications. "Vendors that are building their success strategy based on the four pillars of strength, mainly the 4Ps under which we have evaluated security vendors of all sizes around the world are the ones that are best positioned to keep your digital resources secured in 2007. Arcot Systems is a key player in the strategy and making of solutions that offer maximum online protection against fraud and brute force attacks and we are pleased to recognize them."

"We are delighted to receive the "Hot Company 2007" recognition by Info Security Products Guide," said Arcot VP of Marketing, Carol Stone Alexander. "This award validates our strategy of solving our customers' problems by providing authentication and digital signing solutions that deliver the right balance of security, cost and convenience. Our mission is to protect organizations and users alike from sophisticated internet identity theft threats and online credit card fraud while maintaining ease of use and satisfying regulatory requirements."

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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.