SANTA CLARA, CALIF. and TOKYO, JAPAN - June 4, 2001 - Sanctum, Inc., the established leader in Web application control and security software, today announced a partnership with TechMatrix (formerly Nichimen Data Systems Corporation). TechMatrix provides product distribution, customer support, system integration, and application development from network infrastructure through the application layer. Under the terms of the agreement, TechMatrix will distribute both Sanctum products, AppScan and AppShield, throughout Japan, providing a broad range of companies with the tools to effectively protect the most vulnerable layer of their eBusiness properties, the Web application.

"Anticipating and protecting a company's critical digital assets against browser-launched cybercrime is a serious problem that is not limited to the United States," said Peggy Weigle, CEO of Sanctum, Inc. "Application level security that is intelligent and automatic is required to ensure that the consumer feels protected in the business they do online. The agreement with TechMatrix continues to validate Sanctum's leadership position in the Web Application security industry and deliver the solutions needed by the Japanese market today."

TechMatrix will distribute AppScan and AppShield software and support to its Japanese customer base, including worldwide leaders in the telecom, healthcare and financial services industries. TechMatrix will provide localized product development and engineering support in partnership with Sanctum's development team in Herzelia, Israel.

Sanctum's AppScan automates the complex, manual task of auditing both third party and custom Web applications. AppScan drives Web application security audits to all phases of the application life cycle, allowing developers, operation managers and security consultants to automatically assess the level of vulnerability in the actual web applications. Vulnerability assessments that used to take weeks will now take hours with AppScan.

AppShield provides users with around-the-clock, automatic protection against Web application attacks. AppShield secures Web sites by detecting, blocking, logging and alerting administrators to any type of Web-enabled security breach. The two products combine to form an offensive-defensive security architecture that enables enterprises to focus developer resources on new products and services rather than debugging and patching existing applications.

"We believe that Sanctum's products will become the global standard for Web application security," said Takashi Yuri, President, TechMatrix.. "Our customers in the financial, technology and eCommerce sectors require the best solution available. Sanctum's AppScan and AppShield provide the most comprehensive protection for businesses of all types. Sanctum complements and extends our current product offerings beyond the network level, protecting the Web applications and therefore the most valuable corporate information."

Sanctum and TechMatrix will jointly present the new product offering at this week's Network + Interop 2001 Tokyo event, Makuhari Meese (Nippon Convention Center). For more information of the partnership, visit the TechMatrix booth (3F07) during the show June 6 - June 8, 2001.

About TechMatrix (www.techmatrix.co.jp/e_index)
TechMatrix Corporation (TMX, formerly known as Nichimen Data Systems Corp.) is a total solution provider for eBusiness, providing a wide variety of solutions, from network infrastructure and computer security to eBusiness application platforms and solutions. TMX has been distributing in Japan advanced products from companies such as RSA security, Internet Security Systems, SilverStream, F5 Networks, Aventail, Extreme Networks and so on. With 17 years experience, TMX provides system integration and software services based upon these advanced products for their customers and vertical markets including financial, medical and telecommunication industries.

About Sanctum, Inc. (www.SanctumInc.com)
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., Sanctum, Inc. pioneered the market for Web application security and control software. Sanctum software works autonomously and continuously to prevent individuals from manipulating Web applications. By detecting and defending against any unauthorized behavior, Sanctum protects customers against malicious cybercriminal activity-from theft of intellectual property and customer data to e-commerce fraud and Web site defacement-even if a site has unknown security holes or flaws. Sanctum's customers include industry leaders in banking, retailing, finance, government and telecommunications. Privately held, Sanctum is funded by blue-chip venture capital firms and industry leaders including Sequoia Capital, Walden, Sprout Group and Intel Corporation. More information about Sanctum may be obtained by visiting the Company's Web site www.SanctumInc.com or by calling the Company directly at (408) 855-9500.

For Immediate Release
Contact:

Tara Dugan or Josh Nanberg
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
(415) 512-0770
[email protected]

Dai Saito
TechMatrix Corporation
+81-3-3864-7987
[email protected]