September 22, 2009 - Stockholm, Sweden

Mr. Pernsved has been appointed acting CEO of AppGate Network Security a leading information security vendor, succeeding Goran Marby who have led the company for seven years. Goran Marby will become the Director General for the Swedish government body PTS (The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency)

Since joining AppGate in 2002 mr Pernsved has held the position as VP of Global Sales and will be instated as CEO 1st of October.

To secure a "smooth transition" Marby and Pernsved will work closely between now and the planned exit of Marby in October. "I'm delighted to receive this opportunity. As CEO, I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead and driving the business forward by focusing on our core competency and satisfying the most demanding customers." Says mr Pernsved.

" The appointment of mr. Pernsved comes natural for AppGate as his dedication for AppGate and AppGate customers are virtually in his DNA" says Mats Dahlin, chairman of the board.

For more information about AppGate please contact:

Mats Dahlin, Chairman of the Board, AppGate Network Security AB +46705925186

Nikolas Georgii, Marketing director, AppGate Network Security AB +46730667729

About AppGate Network Security AB In a world with fewer borders, the demand for network security changes from security at the perimeter, to security at the source. AppGate is the leader in this space, with a solution that protects applications, protects communication and secures end point devices. The AppGate solution supports all types of transmission, fixed, wireless and mobile and is easily integrated into any customer environment. AppGate has customers in 23 countries, many from market segments like defense, government and Fortune 500 companies.