Santa Clara, California - August 05, 2002 (PRN):Network Associates, Inc. (NYSE: NET) today announced its membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program for Software Products. McAfee Security is a division of Network Associates that provides industry-leading anti-virus products for corporate customers and was selected for its proven commitment and expertise in delivering security solutions based on Microsoft technologies.

"McAfee Security is extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Software Products," said Zoe Lowther, senior marketing manager for McAfee Security. "Membership demonstrates our proven expertise in providing high-quality software products for the Microsoft technology platform and allows us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for corporate customers."

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program membership provides McAfee Security with additional technical and marketing resources to help design and implement security-focused solutions based on the Microsoft technology platform. McAfee Security will be able to utilize the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner brand, an easy way for customers to recognize McAfee Security as having attained the top partner program certification. Microsoft also offers a variety of resources to program members -- including advanced training, technical support, increased access to Microsoft products, and marketing opportunities -- that all contribute to assisting Microsoft Gold Certified Partners to build their businesses.

"Given the number of choices in software products in the market today, customers need to quickly learn who is committed to integration and testing," said Allison Watson, vice president of the Partner Programs Group at Microsoft. "They need to be assured that a software provider has a policy of platform testing and integration. With commitments to the Microsoft Windows and .NET platforms, McAfee Security has clearly demonstrated that its software products are robust and credible. Microsoft is pleased to have McAfee Security as a Gold Certified Partner for Software Products."

McAfee Security is a product division of Network Associates, Inc. that protects businesses from security breaches, virus attacks and blended threats. McAfee Security provides comprehensive network protection through industry leading anti-virus, encryption, desktop firewall, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment and managed security technologies. All McAfee Security products and services are backed by the world-leading anti-virus research organization, AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team), the team responsible for providing cures for major outbreaks like LoveLetter, CodeRed and Nimda. For more information, McAfee Security can be reached at 888-VIRUS-NO, and on the Internet at http://www.mcafeesecurity.com.

With headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., Network Associates, Inc. is a leading supplier of network security and availability solutions. Network Associates is comprised of three product groups: McAfee Security, delivering world-class anti-virus and security products; Sniffer Technologies, a leader in network availability and system security; and Magic Solutions, a leader in innovative service management solutions. For more information, Network Associates can be reached at 972-308-9960 or on the Internet at http://www.networkassociates.com.