Raptor Systems to Resell Haystack Labs'WebStalker Pro Security Product.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1997--Haystack Labs Inc., the leading provider of active security products for intrusion and misuse detection, Wednesday announced its participation in Raptor Systems' new Raptor Security Vendor Program (RSVP).

Under the program, Raptor will

WebStalker-Pro is a software-based, automated management tool designed to harden Web servers by protecting content files and server processes from internal misuse and external attacks which bypass the firewall.

"The combination of Raptor Axcess and Webstalker provides IS organizations with end-to-end security for web-based information systems. We look forward to working with Haystack Labs to provide our customers complete security solutions," said Shaun McConnon, Raptor's president and chief executive officer.

WebStalker-Pro complements Raptor Axcess as a "content management" product, providing detection and response. While WebStalker-Pro manages and controls access to the contents of a Web site by permitting only authorized individuals to modify the content files, it also has the capability to oust an intruder from a network once an attack has been detected.

WebStalker-Pro alerts the Webmaster when it catches unauthorized attempts to modify a Web site and locks out the intruder.

"Fortified Web server security is essential for mission-critical Web sites," said Alisa Nessler, president and CEO of Haystack Labs Inc. "WebStalker-Pro maintains the integrity of your Web site and your Web server around the clock."

Where firewalls act as a high-tech moat around your information asset castle, WebStalker-Pro functions as burglar alarm, video camera and armed guard -- with orders to shoot -- should an intruder get past your firewall. WebStalker-Pro does not interfere with firewalls as preventive measures, but goes beyond prevention to provide real-time detection of attacks and an instant automated response.

WebStalker-Pro provides many industry-leading security features:

-- Access management and control of Web site content files.

-- Real-time, around-the-clock Web site protection that stops unauthorized activities.

-- Patented "watchdog-in-a-box" technology that detects attacks and misuse.

-- A powerful tool kit that brings "plug-and-punish" features to firewalls and other heterogeneous network security applications.

-- Easy, HTML-based interviewer for automatic installation and policy configuration.

-- Flexible alarms -- SNMP, pager or e-mail.

-- An extensive database of ways to protect your networked servers.

Haystack Labs Inc., based in Austin, develops and markets the Stalker family of patented misuse detection products for Web servers and computer systems. Founded in 1989, the company has become the leader in active security for open systems by recognizing the need for dynamic, server-centric monitoring tools.

Haystack Labs' products provide a new dimension of security and protection that goes beyond the firewall to protect mission-critical or confidential server resources. The company is backed by venture funding from Venrock Associates and Trellis Management Co.

For more information about WebStalker-Pro and Haystack Labs' family of active security products, contact Haystack Labs Inc. at 512/918-3555 or visit the company's Web site at http://www.haystack.com .

Raptor Systems is located on the Web at http://www.raptor.com . -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: WebStalker-Pro is a trademark and Stalker is a registered trademark of Haystack Labs Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright 1997 Haystack Labs Inc.

CONTACT: Haystack Labs Inc., Austin

Jack Hall, 512/918-3555 ext. 112

jack@haystack.com