GeoTrust Announces Secure Digital Certificates for
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003

Streamlined Implementation Provides First Single Certificate Coverage for Multiple Web Sites

Feb 2004, Maidstone, London UK. GeoTrust Europe, a leader in identity and security solutions for e-business and the world’s second largest certificate authority, today announced the availability of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (WSBS) 2003 SSL certificates. Microsoft’s Windows Small Business Server 2003, announced last month, provides small business users with an integrated business server solution that includes messaging and collaboration, security-enhanced Internet access, protected data storage, reliable printing, the ability to run line-of-business applications and faxing. GeoTrust’s Microsoft Windows SBS 2003 SSL certificates are the first certificates designed to secure up to four logical servers allowing administrators to assign a single SSL certificate to secure an external website and up to three internal web servers.

“Small businesses are deploying Windows Small Business Server 2003 to provide a secure, reliable IT infrastructure in their organizations,” said Guy Haycock, product manager, Windows Server Group, Microsoft Corp. “GeoTrust’s Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are a component of the ongoing secure management of these small business networks.”

Based on GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium technology, Microsoft Windows SBS 2003 SSL certificates provide true 128-bit SSL encryption, fully automated provisioning in less than 10 minutes, Quick SSL Premium smart seal, as well as the unique ability to secure multiple logical servers with one certificate. Customers can specify the additional internal domain names when generating the request for a certificate and can then use the single certificate without having to navigate warning or dialog boxes.

“GeoTrust is providing Microsoft’s Windows Small Business Server 2003 customers with a unique secure certificate solution that streamlines the administration process tremendously,” said John Adams, CTO of GeoTrust. “Our Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are easily set up and maintained to let small business owners focus on their business knowing that their internal and external network connections are secure.”

Pricing and Availability

Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 SSL certificates are available immediately and can be purchased directly from GeoTrust Europe (http://www.geotrusteurope.com/sbs/index.htm) for $229.

About GeoTrust

GeoTrust is a leading provider of next generation information security services that address the fundamental need for e-business security and confidence. Our award-winning next generation technology delivers secure e-commerce transactions, identity verification and trust authentication services to the global web community - an important step toward leveraging the full business potential of the Internet. More than 70,000 customers in 140 countries use GeoTrust security services to conduct business efficiently and cost-effectively over the Internet and wireless networks - including Fortune 1,000 companies throughout every industry. GeoTrust provides e-business security that helps drive revenue, profitability and growth, while maintaining business continuity. GeoTrust is the second largest digital certificate provider in the world and has offices in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

GeoTrust Europe can be reached at www.geotrusteurope.com or +44 (0) 1622 764789.

GeoTrust is a registered trademark of GeoTrust, Inc. QuickSSL, QuickSSL Premium, Enterprise SSL, True BusinessID, are trademarks of GeoTrust, Inc. All other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.