Symantec's New Partner Program Promotes Experts in Symantec Security Solutions Through Training and Certification

SINGAPORE -- September 12, 2001 -- Symantec Corp, a world leader in Internet security technology, today announced an expansion of its existing partner program for enterprise and consumer partners worldwide. This new program focuses on providing enterprise partners - such as proven Internet security experts, value-added resellers and other channel partners - with the expertise and resources necessary to plan, implement and manage complex security architectures for their customers using Symantec solutions.

In addition to comprehensive sales materials and award-winning technical support, Symantec will offer enterprise partners extensive fee-based training and certification on the implementation of Symantec solutions in four technical areas critical in today's networked environment: virus protection and content management, firewall and VPN technologies, intrusion detection systems and vulnerability management.

"The shortage of qualified security experts in the marketplace today presents a tremendous opportunity for Symantec's enterprise partners to provide certified security expertise on Symantec solutions to their customers," said Ross Wilson, Senior Regional Director, South East Asia, Symantec. "The recent Code Red worm proved just how important it is to be supported by security experts to protect your business against integrated threats such as Trojans, worms, hacking and Denial of Service attacks."

"Symantec is the only Internet security company that can offer its partners the complete range of security products so they can protect their customers at the gateway, the server, or the client levels. We are committed to helping our partners expand their business by making sure they have the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to meet the security needs of their customers," added Wilson.
With its new partner program, Symantec has created a worldwide framework to give a variety of channel partners the opportunity to expand their business in Internet security and fill the need for qualified experts on Symantec security solutions. Symantec's enterprise channel partner program provides resources and fee-based training appropriate to each partner in three categories:

¡¤ Enterprise Security Partner - These partners have a proven track record in the Internet security market. They are required to employ two Symantec Certified Security Engineers trained on Symantec solutions in at least two technical areas. They are authorized to sell the Symantec product line in addition to Symantec's currently restricted solutions including Enterprise Security Manager, Intruder Alert, NetProwler, NetRecon, Defender and Webthority once they complete the certification for each product. Restricted products may vary by region.
¡¤ Enterprise Solutions Partner - These partners include value-added resellers with significant local positioning and who focus on one Symantec security category. They employ one Symantec Certified Security Engineer trained on Symantec solutions in one technical area. They are authorized to sell the same Symantec security solutions as the Enterprise Security Partner once they complete the certification for each product.
¡¤ Enterprise Sales Partner - Partners in this category include named and managed corporate resellers. In order to sell the authorized Symantec security solutions, the Enterprise Sales Partner must be able to provide certified implementation support through a relationship with an Enterprise Security Partner, an Enterprise Solutions Partner or Symantec itself.

Symantec's fee-based certification courses will focus on basic product implementation training as well as general education on the critical technologies and processes within four technical areas: virus protection and content management, firewall and VPN technologies, intrusion detection systems and vulnerability management.

Individuals can earn "Symantec Product Specialist" status after completing the certification exam on a specific Symantec security product. Individuals can earn "Symantec Certified Security Engineer" status after passing all product and knowledge certification exams within a specific technical area. Symantec has contracted with training and test delivery vendors to manage and administer the certification exams.

Achieving Symantec Enterprise Partner status is based on a channel partner's ability to fulfill and maintain a minimum set of requirements in areas including revenue targets, training and certification, support infrastructure and customer satisfaction. For more information on Symantec's new partner program or to apply online, potential partners can go to www.symantecpartner.com
Symantec continues to provide sales and marketing tools as well as advanced product information to its Premiere Software and Software Partners which include mass merchants, retail outlets and those businesses looking for a start in the Internet security market. Information on these categories can also be accessed at www.symantecpartner.com.

Comments from Symantec partners:
"Security solution providers cannot work alone in this ever-changing industry. Our team needs to be across the latest viruses, vulnerabilities and security issues from around the globe. Partnering with Symantec, a known security expert, will help us deliver superior security services and solutions to our customer base," said Mak Kam Chan, Director, Software Vision Consultants Pte Ltd.

Sunil Desai, General Manager Asia Pacific, Training-Partners, an authorized training centre for Symantec said, "Our partnership with Symantec will enable us to provide quality programs, tracking towards certification, on all areas of security for IT professionals who wish to extend their knowledge and experience in security. Nowadays, organisations are looking to work with solutions providers or security managers with proven qualifications as security becomes increasingly complex and the threats

more prevalent. The training, to be delivered by our centres across Asia Pacific and customised for the needs of the local markets, will provide the essential skills in security management and implementation."

"The CSI-FBI computer crime and security survey 2001 confirms that the threat from computer crime continues unabated causing unprecedented financial losses to companies worldwide. With the timely acquisition of Axent, Symantec is now the world's largest e-security company and has given the world a complete suite of antivirus and enterprise security solutions to respond to this unprecedented rise of computer crime. Sensecurity Pte Ltd, the leading digital security solutions and services provider in Asia, celebrates this exciting growth and partner launch of Symantec today and is committed to strengthen Symantec's leadership in this region with Sensecurity's dynamic network of partners and customers," said Kenneth Low, Director, Business Development, Sensecurity.

"Symantec is a long time partner of CSA. The Symantec partner program provides the opportunity to share Symantec's expertise in the Internet security market, extending our line of enterprise-scale Information security solutions and services to our customers in the commercial and government sectors," stated Phillip Lim, Manger-iNet Information Security, CSA.
About Symantec

Symantec, a world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security solutions to individuals and enterprises. The company is a leading provider of virus protection, firewall and virtual private networks, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises around the world.

Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products leads the market in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 37 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.

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