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SIIA to Use Rainbow's SSL VPN to Conduct Codie Awards Voting Online For the First Time in 19 Years, Finalist Voting Will Be Done Completely Electronically IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Recognizing a simpler, more secure and "paperless" way to conduct voting, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will use the Rainbow Technologies NetSwift iGate SSL VPN to enable 2004 Codie Awards finalist judges from around the globe to securely vote online. Voting will be completed with Rainbow's iKey USB token that takes judges to a secure site easily, automatically and securely. The SIIA Codie Awards is the longest running and most prestigious awards program in the software industry. "As the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry, we are always looking for ways to keep our organization innovative and evolving," said Ken Wasch, president of SIIA. "Rainbow's NetSwift iGate complements these goals by automating the voting and tallying functions and making the process more efficient. It provides the perfect way to balance security with ease of use." To vote, judges will insert a Rainbow iKey USB token into the computer's USB port, go to a secure Web site, enter a PIN login and startvoting. When finished, removing the iKey will automatically and securely log them off of the site. "The SIIA's use of Rainbow's SSL VPN for the 2004 Codie Awards further validates it as the best choice for secure remote access," said Bernie Cowens, vice president of security services, Rainbow Technologies. "NetSwift iGate can be used by any organization that needs to provide remote access to its constituents, but does not want to hassle with integrating and reconfiguring its network infrastructure." About NetSwift iGate and iKey NetSwift iGate is an award-winning and industry-leading SSL VPN that secures Web and client/server applications without complicated integration and reconfiguration to the network infrastructure. SSL VPNs provide secure remote access and increase the level of information accessibility, secure company data and leverage one comprehensive system for all remote access requirements. NetSwift iGate enables employees, partners and customers to get the information they need using either a password or an integrated USB authentication token called an iKey, a small device that fits on a keychain and plugs directly into the USB port of a computer to provide authenticated access to business-critical data and applications. About SIIA The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 600 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit http://www.siia.net/ . About Rainbow Technologies Making security simple since 1979, Rainbow Technologies, a leading provider of proven information security solutions for mission-critical data and applications used in business, organization and government computing environments, has been breaking the security paradigm by making complex security simple to implement and use for more than two decades. With headquarters in Irvine, Calif., Rainbow maintains offices and authorized distributors throughout the world. For more information, visit the Web site at http://www.rainbow.com/ . Rainbow Technologies, iKey and NetSwift iGate aretrademarks of Rainbow Technologies, Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective organizations. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information contained in this press release and included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other materials filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") may contain, without limitation, statements regarding market share leadership, compounded aggregate growth rate and competitive landscape. Actual results could deviate from these forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations. For further information please contact: Dan Chmielewski of Rainbow Technologies, +1-949-450-7377, ; or Cristina Stensvaag of Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), +1-202-289-7442 ext. 1353, DATASOURCE: Rainbow Technologies CONTACT: Dan Chmielewski of Rainbow Technologies, +1-949-450-7377, ; or Cristina Stensvaag of Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), +1-202-289-7442 ext. 1353, Web site: http://www.siia.net/ Web site: http://www.rainbow.com/

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