DigitalPersona Named an Info Security ?Hot Company? for 2006

DigitalPersona Is Honored With Info Security Hottest Award

January 31, 2006

REDWOOD CITY, CA—DigitalPersona, Inc., the leading provider of biometric authentication solutions for enterprise networks and commercial applications, today announced Info Security Products Guide, the world's leading publication on security-related products and technologies, has named DigitalPersona one of its Info Security "Hot Companies" winners for 2006.

Selected from an industry analysis of more than 600 information security vendors around the world, this prestigious honor comes to DigitalPersona based upon a stern selection criteria of 4Ps, - Products, People, Performance and Potential - behind the company's growing success. The Hot Companies selection also helps to set the standard for the industry to provide users with effective and deployable protective solutions to thwart the next generation of highly sophisticated and blended info security attacks.

To learn more about DigitalPersona and its "Hot Companies" 2006 review please see: http://www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/hot2006/DigitalPersona.html

"Implementing security shouldn't be a hard task. DigitalPersona is a winner as they have developed products that are not only easy to use but also easy to manage. We believe their user community is bound to grow many folds," said Rick Justice, chief editor, Info Security Products Guide published by Silicon Valley Communications.

"We are excited and honored to be recognized by the Info Security Product Guide and receive one of the most prestigious awards in the industry," stated Fabio Righi, CEO, DigitalPersona, Inc. "This award is a testament to our leadership, technology and employees all of which are driven to provide secure, convenient and flexible fingerprint-based authentication solutions. We are proud to be recognized for our achievements."

According to Info Security Product Guide editors, if they had to name one company that is making genuine efforts to make security convenient and easy to use, it would be DigitalPersona, Inc. DigitalPersona has developed state-of-the-art fingerprint authentication technology that is highly affordable and simple to use.

About DigitalPersona

DigitalPersona is the leading provider of biometric authentication solutions for enterprise networks and commercial applications. Founded in 1996, DigitalPersona designs, manufactures and sells turnkey solutions that improve security and regulatory compliance while resolving password management problems. Its award-winning fingerprint technology is used worldwide by over 25 million people in the most diverse and challenging environments.

DigitalPersona has strategic relationships with market-leading manufacturers and resellers including Intel, Dell Inc., Microsoft, GTSI Corp. and Hewlett-Packard. DigitalPersona Pro, the company's flagship turnkey security solution for enterprise authentication, is used by leading organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense, Cargill, Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V, (TelMex), United Bankers' Bank and Sutter Health/CPMC.

Additional information is available by contacting DigitalPersona, Inc. at +1 650.474.4000 or at www.digitalpersona.com.

About Info Security Products Guide Awards

The Info Security Products Guide plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including award winning case studies and deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and the best selling products. The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay secured.