Nokia and Internet Security Systems Deliver New Levels Of Protection From Hackers and Unauthorized Intruders

(San Francisco, CA – April 10, 2001) Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Internet Security Systems (ISS) (NASDAQ: ISSX), today introduced next generation Intrusion Detection for comprehensive network protection with the latest version of RealSecureTM for Nokia. With this newest release of ISS’ market leading RealSecure intrusion detection software tightly integrated on the purpose built, market leading network security platform, Nokia and ISS are together delivering the most sophisticated network Intrusion Detection System (IDS) on the market today.

According to the results from a recent Computer Crime and Security survey conducted jointly by Computer Security Institute (CSI) and FBI, 85% of respondents detected computer security breaches within the last twelve months and 90% of those attacked reported vandalism, while 64% of those respondents acknowledged financial losses due to computer breaches.

"Advances in security appliances represent a critical technological development and have made a significant impact in the market for service providers that deploy managed security services, forecasted by the Yankee Group to exceed $2.6 Billion by 2005", stated Matthew Kovar, Director of Security Solutions & Services at the Yankee Group. "Appliances are a requirement by organizations because of superior ease of use, deployment and manageability in relation to the more taxing multi-service security servers." Kovar added, "The migration to specific, purpose built appliances will continue to gain momentum as increasingly network and application services are moved to the Internet."

The Nokia/ISS relationship has delivered a purpose-built, plug and play, enterprise-class intrusion detection appliance, offering significant benefits over traditional intrusion detection deployment options. The combination of Nokia’s purpose-built platform, user friendly configuration and management utilities – the Nokia Network Voyager and Horizon Manager - with ISS’ Workgroup Manager console make the RealSecure for Nokia IDS appliance easy to deploy and the easiest-to-manage and most cost-effective intrusion detection solution on the market. Enterprises, VARs, and service providers will benefit from this breakthrough level of simplicity.

RealSecure for Nokia also includes key features such as X-Press Updates and Check Point OPSEC compliance. X-Press Updates (TM), developed by ISS’ X-Force security research team, assures RealSecure for Nokia is updated with the most current attack signatures and program updates. The RealSecure Workgroup Manager automatically checks for new updates, and pushes the update to RealSecure Sensors. RealSecure for Nokia also supports the most current OPSEC interface specification.

“Hackers have become increasingly more sophisticated and have been able to exploit new forms of attack such as Trojans or social engineering to gain access to private networks,” said Dan MacDonald, vice president, Nokia Internet Communications. “A sophisticated Intrusion Detection system like the RealSecure for Nokia appliance enables businesses of all sizes to confidently protect their networks from unauthorized access.”

“Intrusion detection is fundamental to ensuring the protection of critical digital assets,” added Steve Gant, vice president of new ventures for Internet Security Systems. “Our strategic relationship with Nokia, and the resulting continued enhancement of our appliance solution, will enable us to accelerate the delivery of intrusion detection solutions to an increasingly broadening and demanding market.”

The RealSecure for Nokia network intrusion detection appliance is a key component of Nokia’s award winning line-up of network security solutions designed to seamlessly integrate into an overall security architecture. IDS is critical to providing complete protection since it essentially begins where the firewall leaves off. Firewalls inspect connection-oriented aspects of data communications, while RealSecure inspects the extended contents of the packet header and data. The combination of firewalls and intrusion detection provide a very complementary security solution.

Availability
The RealSecure for Nokia Appliance is available today through Nokia’s and ISS’ global Value Added Reseller Channel partners.

About Internet Security Systems
Internet Security Systems is the leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. With its industry-leading intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to more than 8,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks and the top 10 U.S. telecommunications companies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477.

About Nokia Internet Communications
Nokia Internet Communications, headquartered in Mountain View, California, provides world-class Network Security, Virtual Private Network and Network Acceleration solutions that ensure the security and reliability of corporate enterprise and managed service provider networks. Nokia is committed to enhancing the end user experience by bringing a new level of security and reliability to the network, enabling an Internet transaction that is personal and trusted -- each and every time. For more information, please visit www.nokia.com and click on Secure Network Solutions.

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major exchanges.

Further information:

Internet Security Systems
Michele Norwood
Tel. (404) 236 4020
mnorwood@iss.net

Nokia Internet Communications
America’s
Laurie Armstrong
Tel. + 1 650 303 2739
laurie.armstrong@nokia.com


Europe
Claire Backhurst
Tel. +44 7788 145460
claire.backhurst@nokia.com

Europe
Maarit Oikarinen
Tel. +358 40 830 1108
maarit.oikarinen@nokia.com

APAC
Ogilvy Public Relations (for Nokia Internet Communications)
Bonani (Bonnie) Datta
Tel. +65 2779 556
bonani.datta@ogilvy.com

www.nokia.com