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Free Diagnostic Tool Provides Visibility and Reporting on Customer FTP Traffic, Enables Partners to Consult with Customers to Mitigate Potential Data Loss REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tumbleweed(R) Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), an industry leader in managed file transfer and email security, today announced the general availability of FTP Analyzer(TM) to its channel partners. With the FTP analyzer, channel partners will gain visibility into their customers' File Transfer Protocol (FTP) traffic, including rogue FTP traffic. Many organizations are unaware that substantial amounts of business-critical data are entering and leaving their network via unsecure or rouge FTP servers, leaving them vulnerable to data breaches. As file sizes have grown and email attachment sizes have continued to be limited, employees have increasingly turned to FTP for the transmission of files in business interactions. As a result, FTP has emerged as a new security attack vector, and a wave of high-profile data breaches, as well as reports of organized criminal activity, has stemmed from vulnerabilities in susceptible FTP servers. "Tumbleweed's FTP Analyzer provides visibility into an organization's FTP traffic -- this enables partners to consult with customers and prospects in a way that helps mitigate potential data loss, and evaluate the need for a managed file transfer solution," said David Harris, vice president of global channels at Tumbleweed. "Customers recognize the need to take responsibility for their data, and with this tool partners can play an even more significant role in preventing customer data loss." With the FTP Analyzer, partners can monitor and assess customers' network FTP activity. This enables them to evaluate the exposure of sensitive data via FTP, and provides the insight to help identify and mitigate potential data loss risks. The tool generates a two-page executive-level report detailing: -- Overall volume of secured and unsecured file transfer traffic -- Secured and unsecured file transfer traffic over time -- Top 10 largest unsecured file transfers -- Top 10 busiest FTP servers by number and volume of unsecured files transferred Collectively, this helps partners evaluate the business need for a more comprehensive managed file transfer solution. A leader in managed file transfer, Tumbleweed's award-winning SecureTransport(TM) product effectively secures, automates and manages mission-critical file transfers with a flexible, easy to use solution that helps ensure both data integrity and compliance. Moreover, the tool is an excellent marketing and customer support vehicle, featuring a branding kit that allows partners to customize the tool with their logo and contact information. Interested partners should contact Tumbleweed's Alliance Partner Program (TAP) at to learn more about how they can use the FTP Analyzer with their customers. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT Tumbleweed cautions that forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on plans and expectations as of the date of the press release, and that a number of factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from the guidance given at this time. These factors are described in the Safe Harbor statement below. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, particularly with respect to the functionality of Tumbleweed products, including FTP Analyzer. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "continue," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," and similar expressions. For further cautions about the risks of investing in Tumbleweed, we refer you to the documents Tumbleweed files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly Tumbleweed's Form 10-K filed March 17, 2008 and Tumbleweed's Form 10-Q filed May 12, 2008. Tumbleweed assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release. Although this release may remain available on Tumbleweed's website or elsewhere, its continued availability does not indicate that Tumbleweed is reaffirming or confirming any of the information contained herein. About Tumbleweed Tumbleweed Communications Corp. (NASDAQ:TMWD), an industry leader in managed file transfer and email security, provides enterprise-class solutions to organizations of all sizes. Tumbleweed's innovative products enable organizations to effectively manage and protect business-critical Internet communications, with capabilities that span secure file transfer, encryption, data loss prevention, and email security. Tumbleweed has more than 3,200 customers worldwide, including blue-chip companies across an array of industries such as Technology, Retail, Finance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Telecom, Energy, and the U.S. Government. The world's most security conscious organizations rely upon Tumbleweed technology including Bank of America Securities, JP Morgan Chase & Co., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Our award-winning products build on 15 years of R&D and 28 security patents in the U.S. alone - many of which are licensed by other security vendors. More information can be found at http://www.tumbleweed.com/. Tumbleweed, FTP Analyzer and SecureTransport are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Tumbleweed Communications Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Press contact: Dan Gould SHIFT Communications for Tumbleweed (415) 591-8428 DATASOURCE: Tumbleweed Communications Corp. CONTACT: Dan Gould of SHIFT Communications, +1-415-591-8428, , for Tumbleweed Communications Corp. Web site: http://www.tumbleweed.com/

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