[January 30, 2014]

Total Defense Builds Momentum as the Leading Provider of Cloud Security

Total Defense, Inc. continues to build momentum as the global leader in cloud security. Corporate growth in 2013 was driven by major updates to Total Defense for Business, significant customer traction and market partnerships, as well as key executive hires that position Total Defense for continued market innovation and expansion.

Product Updates

Total Defense announced a major update to its cloud-based security service, Total Defense for Business. With this release, end users, as well as the company's managed service provider (MSP) partners, benefit from the real-time security visibility into their dynamic IT landscape that this release provides. Total Defense for Business is the industry's most complete offering for protecting against today's complex blended threats. Total Defense for Business combines the power, flexibility and ease of a cloud-based service offering with a seamlessly integrated suite of critical technologies - advanced endpoint anti-malware and application controls; Web filtering and malware protection; and anti-spam and email threat prevention.

The company also announced the launch of a new partner program, enabling MSPs to grow their businesses with the company's cloud-based web, email and endpoint security solutions. With this program, Total Defense provides MSPs the ability to confidently monitor, protect and manage their client's networks, while providing them with a recurring revenue stream unmatched by on-premise software and hardware solutions.

Strategic Partnerships/Customer Wins

• Total Defense has grown to more than 1,000 customers on the Total Defense for Business cloud-based platform, including leading organizations in the government, healthcare, education and financial services sectors.
• In October, Total Defense announced expansion into the DACH Region of Europe with the addition of ADN to its global network of distributors.
• The company has seen significant growth in its consumer subscription business, with notable new partners including Staples (News - Alert) and Newegg.

• IDC recognized Total Defense as a Major Player in the Worldwide Enterprise Messaging Security MarketScape¹, stating that: "This position reflects Total Defense's pure cloud approach to messaging security, combined with cloud-based Web and endpoint security technologies, making the company a competitive choice for SMBs and midsize enterprises interested in moving to cloud-based security technology models."
• SC Magazine recognized Total Defense for Business with a 4.5 star rating in its annual endpoint security group test.
• CRN recognized Total Defense as an emerging security vendor. The annual list highlights hot tech startups making an impact on the channel and impression on the tech industry as a whole.
• Info Security Products Guide named Total Defense for Business the bronze winner of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards in the Cloud Security category. Total Defense for Business was the only content security service to receive an award in the Cloud Security category.
• Network Products Guide, industry's leading technology research and advisory guide, recognized Total Defense for Business with the silver award in the Cloud Security category for the 8th Annual Hot Companies and Best Products Awards.

Executive Leadership

Total Defense expanded its executive leadership team with the appointments of John Cassidy as Vice President, EMEA Sales, and Jon Botter as Vice President, North America Sales. Cassidy brings more than 15 years of experience in European IT sales leadership to his position at Total Defense. Botter brings strong expertise in taking rapid-growth companies to the next level, developing corporate partnerships and innovative sales operations.

"Businesses of all sizes today are rethinking their approach to security, as traditional approaches are no longer sufficient in dealing with the explosion of threats, increasing regulatory compliance requirements and the rapid adoption of cloud for business applications," said Paul Lipman, CEO at Total Defense. "At Total Defense, we are dedicated to helping our customers meet today's challenges by offering a game-changing product that provides comprehensive, granular, policy controls across endpoint, Web and email security. We're very proud of the rapid growth we're experiencing as a company and looking forward to our continued success in 2014."

For more information on Total Defense, visit the company's website or follow the company on Twitter (News - Alert) at @Total_Defense.

1. IDC (News - Alert) MarketScape: Worldwide Enterprise Messaging Security SaaS 2013-2014 Vendor Analysis (doc #244390, November 2013)

About Total Defense

Total Defense is the leading provider of content and endpoint security from the cloud. We keep organizations and individuals safe from cybercrime, malware and digital threats. Thousands of businesses across a wide array of industries have deployed our solutions, including some of the most sophisticated buyers of security technology worldwide, and millions of consumers worldwide use Total Defense's products. Total Defense has operations in New York, California, Europe, Israel and Asia.

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