Com-Guard to License and Distribute ZignX's Patented User Security Management and Control Technology CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Com-Guard, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CGUD) , the technology company that offers integrated solutions for several computer security markets, announced today a Licensing and Distribution Agreement with the Danish hardware maker ZignX for its patented security technology. Com-Guard will use this technology in Com-Guard's SecurePC(TM) computer system, available later this year to address a portion of the 8+ billion dollar Enterprise Security Market (Datamonitor August 8, 2003) and the growing needs of governmental agencies and other associations to comply with regulations such as those mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996(HIPAA). Com-Guard's SecurePC(TM) enables organizations to control the level of access that specific individuals or groups of individuals have to a particular system, as well as to what combination of hardware resources, operating systems, proprietary data, and network connections can be accessed on that system. An intelligent access control module, using a combination of Smart Cards, keypad-entered PIN codes and an RF lock/arm mechanism, allows the system administrator to create unique resource profiles that allow individuals to have the proper functionality to accomplish their assigned tasks without interfering or intruding into areas that are beyond their level of authority. For instance, certain users may be restricted from using any removable storage or network connections to insure that confidential information is not distributed elsewhere. In other applications such as those found in highly secure governmental or enterprise environments, it may be necessary to completely isolate private and public networks. Com-Guard's SecurePC also can be configured to provide a highly secure platform for the corporate telecommuter working from home with sensitive information on a system that is shared with others. The Com-Guard/ZignX technologies provide secure access control for up to eight internal drives or other devices with as many as nine user profiles, each of which can be assigned to user groups or individuals as necessary. Com-Guard will offer several standard configurations and will assist buyers who need to customize specifications regarding the number of hard disk or other drives needed. Com-Guard will separately distribute the technology and access control module through system integrators or to OEMs. Target markets include enterprise, health care, and government bodies employing individuals with varying security or privacy clearances. When organizations require that one physical system be used by multiple people or groups with different security clearances or access rights, Com-Guard's SecurePC integrated technologies will be a uniquely valuable IT asset. "With the SecurePC," said Joseph Sigismonti, Com-Guard's President, "entities will achieve optimal management and control over their work force's access to internal networks and proprietary, highly sensitive data." Added Dr. Edward W. Savarese, Founder and CEO of Com-Guard, "We're very pleased to cooperate with such a strong partner in the access control arena. By providing our combined technologies in one computer, we are able to offer customers a truly powerful solution to managing multiple end-users, providing maximum hardware-based security and complying with government security and privacy regulations, such as those now facing medical providers and issues related to the Homeland Security Act." ZignX Vice President Jacob Ringgaard said, "Com-Guard's computer security technologies fit well with ours. Also, Com-Guard's experienced senior managers will help ZignX introduce these products into a number of American markets where access control hardware is a vital necessity." About Com-Guard Com-Guard.com Inc. ( http://www.com-guard.com/ ) develops and markets a line of software and hardware products for the computer industry that provide enhanced system security for both individual users and network administrators. The company focus is on detection, protection, and notification of various security threats. The Company's state-of-the-art software technology, Com-Guard(TM), locks, hides and encrypts files (including e-mail). The company's patented product, Com-Guard Pro(TM), enables users to protect and limit access to sensitive data while providing a physical security system to guard against tampering, theft of the computer, or unexpected intrusions into the environment by supporting external sensors. Security violations are immediately communicated to designated people or locations via wireless (including SMS), phone or email transmission. About ZignX Since 1998 ZignX has focused on security based on hardware technology. ZignX develops and manufactures hardware security solutions for the computer and automation industries. The solutions range from standardized mass-market products to customized niche products for specialized industry applications. ZignX security solutions are patented worldwide for four essential security areas: access control, configuration control, network separation, and event recording. Using intelligent hardware controllers independent of Operating Systems, the ZignX technology can be incorporated in various computer systems, automated equipment, and works across multiple platforms. This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Expression of future goals and similar expressions reflecting something other than historical fact involve risks and uncertainties. The actual results the company achieves may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties. Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the current economic and geopolitical environment, information technology spending trends, lack of Com-Guard's operating history, uncertainty of product acceptance, uncertainty of ability to compete effectively in a new market and the uncertainty of profitability and cash flow of Com-Guard's. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from expectations in this press release. These and other risks are detailed in Com-Guard's quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB's and annual report on Form 10-KSB. DATASOURCE: Com-Guard, Inc. CONTACT: Dr. Edward W. Savarese, CEO, , or Joseph Sigismonti, President, , both of Com-Guard, Inc., +1-760-431-2206 Web site: http://www.com-guard.com/

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