Ad-hoc | 10 May 2005 12:49

secunet AG: Large-scale order of SINA components

Ad hoc announcement §15 WpHG SINA large-scale order secunet AG: Large-scale order of SINA components Ad hoc announcement transmitted by DGAP. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. —————————————————————————— [Essen, 10 May 2005] Today the Federal Office for Information Management and Information Technology of the German Federal Armed Forces (Bundesamt für Informationsmanagement und Informationstechnik der Bundeswehr, IT-AmtBw) based in Koblenz has placed a major order regarding the delivery of software and hardware components for the operation of the high-security architecture SINA with secunet Security Networks AG (ISIN DE0007276503, WKN 727650). The order is integral part of the development of a new command and control system of the German armed forces. The size of the order amounts to approximately Euro 7 million. The delivery of the SINA components will take place over a period of three years, starting in 2005. Contact: secunet Security Networks AG Investor Relations & Public Relations Dr. Kay Rathke Tel +49 (0)254 123 127 E-Mail: kay.rathke@secunet.com secunet Security Networks AG Im Teelbruch 116 45219 Essen Deutschland ISIN: DE0007276503 WKN: 727650 Listed: Geregelter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr in Berlin- Bremen, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, München und Stuttgart End of ad hoc announcement (c)DGAP 10.05.2005 Issuer’s information/explanatory remarks concerning this ad hoc announcement: About SINA The solution line SINA is used by the German Federal Foreign Office for the secure worldwide networking of all German embassies and is designed to be the central security architecture of the information network of the German federal administration (IVBV). SINA enables the highly-secure remote access to corporate and administrative networks. The system does not only focus on the secure information transfer via unprotected networks, but likewise addresses high-security information processing. The SINA platform is based on a specially minimised and analysed Linux operating system extended by numerous security functions. Different versions of the system with different crypto implementations are available. The product line consists of: – the central crypto gateway SINA Box – SINA Cluster which increases speed and availability by linking SINA(R) Boxes and thus enables the scalable performance adjustment – SINA One-way Gateway (data diode) – SINA ThinClient, a workstation secured by smartcard technology, facilitating the thin-client/server processing via the SINA Box – SINA Virtual Workstation which will enable the highly-secure remote access within a conventional client/server architecture – SINA Virtual Server – SINA Management, the scalable tool for the security configuration and management of all SINA components. About secunet secunet Security Networks AG is one of the leading European providers of sophisticated and advanced IT security services and solutions. Its customers are serviced by more than 200 highly qualified and experienced employees in seven branch offices in Germany, and in locations in Switzerland and the Czech Republic Focusing on high-level information technology security, secunet is the market leader in Germany. The company’s list of customers comprises the majority of the companies quoted on the German Stock Index DAX, leading international enterprises, as well as national and international organizations and public authorities. secunet offers its customers a complete service range including consulting, development, integration, training and support services from a single source. secunet’s expertise covers traditional segments such as security consulting, security management and network security as well as key technologies of the future such as digital identity, smartcard-based applications, embedded systems and SINA (Secure Inter-Network Architecture). secunet Security Networks AG is listed on the Prime Standard of Deutsche Börse (ISIN 0007276503). The company’s major shareholders are Giesecke & Devrient and RWTÜV. The successful business model of secunet combines great flexibility with a clear technological focus and extensive know-how. secunet’s vision is to become the leading European consultant and provider of sophisticated and advanced IT high-security solutions by generating sustained added value for its customers and shareholders. Contact: Dr. Kay Rathke Head of Investor Relations & Public Relations secunet Security Networks AG Phone: +49 (0) 254 123 127 Fax: +49 (0) 254 123 456 E-mail: kay.rathke@secunet.com http://www.secunet.com End of message (c)DGAP 101249 Mai 05