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NETWORK SOLUTIONS’ ONLINE SECURITY CENTER PROVIDES INFORMATION RESOURCE AND ONE-STOP SECURITY SHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

Herndon, VA – September 27, 2005 – Network Solutions, LLC (www.networksolutions.com), the leading provider of Web solutions for small businesses and the pioneer of domain name registrations, today announced the launch of its Online Security Center, designed to provide an information resource and one-stop security shop for small businesses.

“Because of the irreparable damage that a security breach can cause, we want to help our customers secure their Web sites, domains, and computers,” said Champ Mitchell, chairman and CEO of Network Solutions. “Network Solutions’ new Security Center helps us inform our customers—in terms they understand—what security threats they need to be on the lookout for, how to prevent them, and what to do in case they are victims of a security breach. Our focus is totally on the needs of small businesses, and our Security Center it is aimed at meeting the security challenges they face, and informing them of actions needed to protect themselves and fulfill their responsibilities to their customers.”

Network Solutions’ Security Center (www.networksolutions.com/security) will feature easy-to-understand resources designed to give small-business owners insight into security risks and how to avoid a security breach. Topics to be covered include the very first things to do if you detect a virus on your computer, how to avoid the “phishing” scams you’ve probably heard about, and how to secure your broadband Internet connection. Articles in the Security Center will be updated regularly, providing visitors to the site with fresh, timely information that can help them stay safe.

Network Solutions’ Security Center will also provide small-business owners with the industry’s first one-stop shop where they can find solutions to help secure their Web sites, domains, and computers all in one easy-to-use location. Products featured in the Security Center include McAfee’s suite of SSL Certificates, Site Confirm Seals to validate a business to its customers, PC security software, Private Registration, Domain Protect, and Auto Renew.

Site Confirm Seals—Site Confirm Seals are a form of SSL certificates for Web sites that want to reinforce that they are a trustworthy company, but don’t need the encrypted connection between their Web site and visitors browser that an SSL certificate provides. Site Confirm Seals are ideal for Web sites that indirectly accept online transactions, such as those which make all sales via phone or a third-party shopping cart such as PayPal.

SSL Certificates— SSL Certificates from Network Solutions provide up to 256-bit encryption, the highest level available, to ensure that Web site visitors can safely submit their credit card numbers and other personal data. Network Solutions offers the best value in SSL certificates with plans starting at only $99 a year with a multi-year agreement.

McAfee’s Suite of PC Security Software—Network Solutions has partnered with PC security leader McAfee to offer VirusScan, Personal FirewallPlus, SpamKiller, and Privacy Service to prevent viruses, stop hackers, identify and block spam, and protect the identity of its users.

Private Registration—Private Registration protects customers by keeping their personal information private, preventing e-mails from spammers and calls from telemarketers, while still keeping the domain name registrant in full control of their domain.

Domain Protect—Domain Protect adds an extra layer of protection to all registered domain names, guarding against unauthorized domain name transfers by “domain hijackers” or others who may attempt to authorize a domain name registration transfer.