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Mirage Networks Earns Info Security Products Guide “Hot Companies” Award 2007

Award Recognizes the World’s Leading Info Security Companies

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AUSTIN, Texas -- January 31, 2007 – Mirage Networks®, Inc., developer of awardwinning network access control (NAC) technology, announced today that Info Security Products Guide, the world’s leading publication on security-related products and technologies, has named Mirage Networks 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 Mirage Networks based on stern selection criteria of 4Ps -- namely the Products, People, Performance, and Potential behind the company’s growing success.

The Hot Companies 2007 selection helps raise the bar significantly for others in the industry, challenging them 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 singled out those with 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; a well developed revenue-growth model; and clearly planned expansion strategies. Mirage Networks is a leading developer of patented, award-winning network access control (NAC) solutions. Mirage Endpoint Control monitors all network devices before and after users attempt to log onto the network, combining pre-admission authentication and compliance checks with post-admission behavioral monitoring. The process constitutes a comprehensive, full-cycle NAC solution that helps enterprises defend their networks from zero-day malware and policy violations.

“Security is now one of the top three issues with almost every organization around the world, including at an individual level where identity thefts 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. Mirage Networks is a key player in network access control.”

“We are extremely pleased to be recognized as a leader in the network security market,” said Greg Stock, president and CEO, Mirage Networks. “To be honored among our peers further validates the value our network access control solution brings to customers worldwide.”

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 Mirage Networks

Mirage Networks, Inc. is the leading provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Mirage’s patented technology gives organizations control of all network devices, increases network uptime, ensures policy compliance, and reduces operational costs. Mirage’s NAC appliances work in all network environments, deploy virtually inline, and require neither signatures nor agents to enforce policy and terminate zero-day threats. Mirage Networks is a consistent winner of industry awards and recognition. Learn more about Mirage Networks at www.miragenetworks.com, or visit the Mirage CTO blog at www.mirageblog.com.

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Mirage Networks
Kate Fetty, 512-874-7834
kfetty@miragenetworks.com