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Top Layer Announces Strategic UK Partnership with Cohort Technology Ltd

Westboro, MA, June 18, 2008 -

Top Layer’s IPS Trade-in Program Sparks Interest from Leading Distributor of IT Security Technology in the UK and Europe

Top Layer, the leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), announced today that it has partnered with Cohort Technology Ltd, the leading distributor of emerging IT security technology, to deliver high-quality intrusion prevention systems to the UK and European security markets. As a Top Layer Secure Circle Partner, Cohort will add the three dimensional protection (3DP) of the award-winning Top Layer IPS 5500 to its IT security product and service offerings.

Through the partnership, Cohort will be able to leverage Top Layer’s popular industries first competitive trade-in program, which will allow its clients using older technology from competitive IPS vendors to upgrade to Top Layer’s IPS 5500. The partnership will increase Top Layer’s presence within the European region through Cohort’s extensive distribution channel, allowing both companies to better meet the area’s growing demand for next generation IPS.

“Top Layer has cemented itself as the leader in intrusion prevention solutions,” said Grahame Smee, managing director of Cohort Technology Ltd. “Top Layer’s trade-in program and innovative technology makes it easy for our clients to upgrade to the best IPS on the market and achieve the strongest level of protection for critical IT assets. Companies are increasingly looking for stronger protection from the latest threat landscape and our partnership with Top Layer will put us at the forefront of delivering the strongest level of network protection in the enterprise.”

“With the number and variety of cyber attacks continuing to increase in the UK and across Europe, this partnership with Cohort will allow us to better serve the region’s need for forward-looking protection through our high performance intrusion prevention systems,” said Peter Randall, president and CEO of Top Layer Networks. “Cohort has a deep understanding of the needs of both vendors and customers, and we look forward to further developing this relationship.”

The Top Layer Secure Circle Partnership Program is designed to foster stronger, more dynamic and mutually beneficial relationships between Top Layer and its channel partners. Top Layer supports its channel with dedicated, proactive account management, direct-touch sales assistance and access to its engineering, support and marketing specialists – all committed to helping the Top Layer channel succeed. For more information on Top Layer’s Secure Circle Partnership Program, please visit http://www.toplayer.com/content/partners/channel_partners/index.jsp or call 508-870-1300.

About the Top Layer IPS 5500
The IPS 5500 family of products offers the strongest levels of network protection, performance and reliability on the market today. By combining content-based IPS/IDS, stateful firewall and attack mitigation algorithms, the IPS 5500 is the only solution that provides Three Dimensional Protection (3DP) against malicious content, undesired access and botnet-based attacks. Top Layer’s architecture enables the IPS 5500 to protect enterprises and service providers from sophisticated attacks in real-time while enabling the highest throughput of legitimate traffic.

The IPS 5500 E-series has received top accolades from the world’s most prestigious labs and influential publications. In addition, Top Layer has received significant recognition from the NSS Group, Computer Reseller News, Information Security Magazine, IT Week, Service Provider Weekly, the Tolly Group and was awarded “Best Buy” status by SC Magazine in their 2007 review of IDS/IPS solutions as well as Best IPS Product of 2007.

About Top Layer Networks
Top Layer Networks is dedicated to its role as the leading global provider of Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), developing and bringing to market network security infrastructure solutions that help commercial and government organizations protect their critical on-line assets from the losses and risks associated with cyber threats. Top Layer Networks is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA with sales and services support worldwide.

About Cohort Technology
Cohort Technology Ltd is an evolution of the traditional value add distribution model. As the products and technologies present in the UK and European markets emerge and evolve, the need to offer value to both vendors and partners remains a rare constant in our dynamic and rapidly changing environment. Cohort’s value-add philosophy is demonstrated on both a commercial and services level.

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Contact:

Donna Rogers Top Layer Networks, Inc. Phone: 508-870-1300 x127 Email: drogers@TopLayer.com	Matt Flanagan Fama PR Phone: 617-758-4141 Email: matt@famapr.com