DeepNines Acquires Captus Networks Acquisition will strengthen IPS solution and increase momentum in key markets for DeepNines

DALLAS (January 30, 2007) Deep Nines Inc., a network security solutions provider, today announced that it has acquired Captus Networks. Captus Networks develops inline, policy-based intrusion prevention systems for securing and managing mission-critical IP networks.

DeepNines has acquired the intellectual property, assets and customers associated with Captus Networks including its product line and management console. Current Captus customers will be offered a conversion package that will allow them to upgrade to the new, integrated solution.

"Captus was an attractive target for us for two reasons. First, they made significant investments in R&D, which is evidenced by their extensive patent portfolio," said Dan Jackson, president and COO of DeepNines. "Second, they have Fortune 100 customers in both the enterprise and ISP markets, which are two areas where we plan to increase our focus in the upcoming year. With the integration of Captus' technology, we will be able to offer an even more compelling solution than before to those markets."

Captus, which raised nearly $25 million in venture funding, was among the first in the industry to develop a comprehensive intrusion prevention (IPS) device, and has multiple patents pending. Captus' technology includes encryption methods, active and passive backplanes and packet handling for intrusion prevention systems.

"I am pleased that our technology will be combined with an industry leader such as DeepNines to offer our customers a new and innovative solution," said Matt Silveira, president of Captus Networks.

About DeepNinesDeepNines Technologies, formed in 1999, is a network security solutions provider with a visionary approach to security, with a patented unified threat management (UTM) appliance and a network access control (NAC) solution that are both straightforward and effective. DeepNines scalable security platform integrates firewall, signature and behavior-based intrusion prevention and traffic management into a single appliance that prevents both known and unknown attacks from entering the network. With a full suite of security solutions, DeepNines will protect your network deep into the nines. To learn more about DeepNines, please visit www.deepnines.com

About Captus NetworksCaptus Networks Corp. provides comprehensive intrusion prevention security solutions for enterprises, ISP's, government agencies and universities that need to assure Network Integrity while minimizing operating costs. The company's unique business-driven, policy-based approach automatically delivers Day Zero threat protection with traffic management capabilities to guarantee predictable network availability. Captus is privately held and headquartered in San Jose, Calif.