Fortress Technologies and AT&T Offer JointSecurity Solution AT&T.

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 24, 1999--

Alliance Means One-Stop Shopping for Total Network Solutions

Fortress Technologies Inc., a leading developer of virtual private network (VPN) and other data security solutions, today announced it has signed a reseller agreement with

Under terms of the agreement, Fortress Technologies will offer customers a single point of contact as an authorized dealer of AT&T data products and services, including frame relay, managed Internet services and other solutions often requiring a secure environment.

"While the Internet provides a cost-effective alternative to leased-line data networks, security can be a major barrier to sharing corporate information over the Internet," said Ray Weadock, president and CEO of Fortress Technologies, "This partnership enables both parties to provide a full range of security products to customers looking for a total turnkey solution."

The NetFortress product line provides an exceptional level of protection for internal and external communications over computer networks. All NetFortress hardware and software products flow from Fortress Technologies' patented Secure Packet Shield technology that incorporates fully automated, high-level encryption, user authentication, data integrity checking and key exchange.

About Fortress Technologies

Fortress Technologies delivers fast, simple solutions that enable its customers to secure and extend private networks while reducing cost and increasing communications capability and flexibility. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Fortress Technologies is a privately held company founded in 1995 by Dr. Aharon Friedman, the creator of Secure Packet Shield Technology, and Mr. Andrew Savas. For further information, please visit the Fortress Web site at www.fortresstech.com.