FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 14 /PRNewswire/ — Norman, a specialist in the field
of data security, announced today that its soon to be released security
suite came out on top in a software security test conducted by the computer
magazine PC World Norway. Efficient protection, ease of use, performance
and speed were the features evaluated in the test. Norman Security Suite
stands out as the winner and is, according to PC World Norway, particularly
strong on performance.

A subsidiary of IDG US, PC World Norway tested security solutions from
F- Secure, Symantec, McAfee, Eset and Trend Micro in addition to Norman,
evaluating the performance of their virus protection, personal firewall,
protection against spyware and phishing, and protection of instant
messaging services. Norman’s price/performance ratio is also superior to
that of the other vendors.

"This is the best start possible for our new generation of security
products. PC World’s test is yet more proof that Norman is among the world
leaders in data security," stated Hank Dugan, Chief Executive Officer of
Norman’s North American subsidiary.

Scheduled for release soon, Norman Security Suite includes virus and
spyware protection, personal firewall, and parental control. The standard
installation is very easy, while more sophisticated functions can be
configured as needed. The new Norman Security Suite also includes
self-defense modules preventing hackers and other types of intrusion from
turning off the PC’s protection functions.

What sets the Norman Security Suite apart from other similar products
is Norman’s SandBox Technology — a fully simulated computer and network
within the application. Any file loaded into this simulated environment is
deceived into behaving normally (e.g., infecting and deleting files,
sending e-mails, setting up listening ports, copying itself over networks
or connecting to an IRC server). As the file does this, each action is
being recorded. Unlike other virtual environments, all simulation is
securely contained within the emulator. No code is ever executed on the
real CPU, and no other real system hardware components are accessed.

"The real time AV protection of our security suite is significantly
faster than all the other products tested by the magazine," added Dugan.
"The advantage of this level of speed is that there is no slow-down in the
user’s computer while AV protection is at work."

About Norman Data Defense Systems

Norman Data Defense Systems is the US subsidiary of leading European
security vendor Norman ASA. Based in Washington, DC and San Francisco,
Norman DDS offers the complete Norman portfolio, which includes analysis
tools and solutions for malware, spyware, spam, and phishing as well as a
desktop firewall. Through its Norman SandBox technology, Norman leads the
way in the world of proactive anti-virus solutions. The company is
anticipating dynamic growth in 2007 and beyond with the addition of some
exciting new products and the expansion of its current partner network. To
find out more about the company, visit Norman Data Defense Systems on the
Internet at http://www.Norman.com/US.

SOURCE Norman Data Defense Systems