Wal-Mart Selects SSH Tectia Solution to Secure Data-in-Transit

Wal-Mart Selects SSH Tectia Solution to Secure Data-in-Transit

August 15, 2007

    BENTONVILLE, Ark., WELLESLEY, Mass. and HELSINKI,
Finland, Aug. 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and SSH Communications Security (HEX:
SSH1V), a leading global provider of secure file-transfer
and end-to-end communications security solutions for the
enterprise, today announced that Wal-Mart has selected the
SSH Tectia(R) solution to enable secure remote access and
secure end-to-end data file transfer throughout the retail
leader's extensive global computing network.

    The SSH Tectia client/server solution secures sensitive
company data-in-transit, delivering strong robust
encryption, support for heterogeneous computing platforms
and multiple authentication technologies, along with
enhanced SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) capabilities.
SSH Tectia provides an ideal alternative to prohibit
unsecured file transfers and Telnet sessions.  

    Wal-Mart also selected SSH Tectia Manager, a
comprehensive communications security management platform,
to manage the enterprise-wide SSH Tectia security solution.
SSH Tectia Manager enables powerful pre-configuration,
deployment, and maintenance operations on an
enterprise-wide scale, and performs auditing functions to
help maintain regulatory compliance in a cost-effective
manner.

    "With the size and complexity of our environment,
it was important to find a solution that could be utilized
on all platforms," said Kerry Kilker, Wal-Mart vice
president of information security. "The centralized
management of SSH Tectia Manager will enable us to quickly
deploy, easily maintain and simplify configuration
management in our environment. That is where we expect to
see the most return on investment with this
technology." 

    "SSH Tectia is the best-of-breed solution for
securing file transfers and data-in-transit end-to-end in
large heterogeneous enterprise networks," said George
Adams, president and CEO, SSH Communications Security, Inc.
"SSH Tectia provides the strongest level of enterprise
security for low overall costs, which complements
Wal-Mart's highly effective business model. We are very
pleased that Wal-Mart has chosen SSH Tectia after rigorous
testing, to secure sensitive company information, while
using Tectia's architecture and central management to meet
their growing needs, today and in the future."

    About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT)

    Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart
Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam's Club
locations across America or log on to its online store at
http://www.walmart.com .  The company and its Foundation
are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally.
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is proud to support the causes that
are important to customers and associates right in their
own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $270
million to local communities in the United States. To learn
more, visit http://www.walmartfacts.com ,
http://www.walmartstores.com , or
http://www.walmartfoundation.org .

    About SSH Tectia

    SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications
security solution for the enterprise.  The SSH Tectia
solution is based on the SSH Secure Shell and SSH's other
industry-leading technologies used by millions worldwide.
SSH Tectia enables secure system administration, secure
file transfer and secure application connectivity with
centralized management throughout the internal and external
network. SSH Tectia products provide transparent, strong
encryption and authentication, and are available for all
key enterprise platforms including Windows, UNIX, Linux,
and mainframes to easily integrate into heterogeneous
network environments.

    About SSH Communications Security

    SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider
of enterprise security solutions and end-to-end
communications security, and the original developer of the
Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution
addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises,
financial institutions, and government agencies. With SSH
Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their
system administration, file transfers and application
connectivity against both internal and external security
risks. As the original developer of the Secure Shell
protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH
has for 12 years developed end-to-end communications
security solutions specifically for the enterprise.
Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are
using SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the
Helsinki Exchanges. For more information, please visit
http://www.ssh.com . 

    SSH Copyright 

    (C) 2007 SSH Communications Security Corp. All rights
reserved. ssh(R) is a registered trademark of SSH
Communications Security Corp in the United States and in
certain other jurisdictions. Tectia is a trademark of SSH
Communications Security Corp and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other names and marks are the
property of their respective owners. 


    For more information, please contact:

    Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
     Linda Blakley
     Media Relations
     Tel: [phone]

    SSH Corp.
     Bo Sorensen
     Europe Contact
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Shiho Hashimoto
     Asia Pacific Regional Contact
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

     Mika Peuranen
     Investor Relations
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

    SSH Inc.
     Byron Rashed
     Americas Regional Contact
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]

    Walt & Company
     Cheryl Taylor
     Americas Agency Contact
     Tel:   [phone] ext. 2981
     Email: [e-mail]