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Powerful Encryption, Affordable Price, Free 24/7 Live Technical Customer Support
From One of the Most Trusted Companies on the Internet

Herndon, VA — May 10, 2005 – Network Solutions (www.networksolutions.com), the pioneer in domain name registration and leading provider of Internet services, today introduced its new SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificates that create a powerful encrypted link between a Web site and a consumer’s browser, allowing for secure online transactions. This new suite of SSL services include secure site seals that are only issued after verification of a company’s credentials, using a comprehensive background check and reliable third-party references, is complete. This high level of verification gives consumers peace-of-mind that they are dealing with a business that is who they claim to be. All of Network Solutions’ SSL services offer the greatest value at an affordable price, starting as low as $99 per year, which represents as much as an 80 percent savings over other providers. And, they are backed by free 24/7, live technical customer support from Network Solutions, one of the most trusted companies on the Internet.

“Recent headlines report growing online security failures. Companies doing business on the Internet know the increased importance in proving to their customers their site is secure. Our SSL services include a rigorous validation of a company’s credentials. So when consumers see the Network Solutions’ secure site seal, they enjoy peace-of-mind and confidence in the merchant,” said Champ Mitchell, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions. “As Gartner Group wrote, when it comes to fighting online fraud we are the people ‘Merchants should take their cues from.’”

Network Solutions’ SSL Certificates employ powerful 128-bit encryption to help prevent hackers from stealing sensitive data such as credit card numbers. And can support up to 256-bit encryption, the highest level available, with compatible server and browser software. They also provide an extremely high level of browser compatibility, which means that they work with over 99 percent of all Internet browsers in use today. The SSL Certificates include Web site assurance guarantees of up to $1 million, further protecting consumers against certain losses incurred as a direct result of a potential misuse of a Network Solutions SSL Certificate.

Network Solutions is offering a suite of four SSL services. Secure Link SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) – Basic is ideal for Web sites conducting low volume or low dollar value transactions, and starts at $129 per year ($99 a year with a three year purchase). Secure Link SSL - Pro starts at $199 per year ($159 a year with a three year purchase) and is perfect for Web sites with a medium to high number of online transactions or sites that process high-dollar transactions. Secure Link SSL -Wildcard is best for organizations needing multiple SSL Certificates from a single domain name, and starts at $599 per year ($479 a year with a three year purchase). Site Confirm Seal allows those with a Web site to demonstrate that their identity has been thoroughly authenticated and that their site can be trusted. Site Confirm Seal starts at $79 per year ($59 a year with a three year purchase).

The new suite of SSL services offer the highest value and best security available in the industry, including:

• A secure site seal that verifies a Web site’s business credentials
• Up to 256-bit encryption – the highest security available
• Low pricing
• Over 99 percent browser compatibility
• Up to $1 million site assurance guarantee
• Prompt issuance after validation – only 1 business day for Secure Link SSL - Pro and Secure Link SSL -Wildcard
• Free 24/7, live customer support

“Any company or individual whose Web site transmits confidential data via the Internet understands the importance of protecting that data through encryption. By using the powerful, reliable and affordable new SSL Certificates from Network Solutions, a recognized industry leader in comprehensive Web services, they are able to reassure their customers that every measure is being taken to safeguard transactions,” added Mitchell. “Network Solutions is quickly becoming the best one-stop shopping source for the most dependable Web services and customer support in the industry.”