Patriot Technologies, Inc. Joins Check Point Software Technologies' Network of Authorized Training Centers.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

FREDERICK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2000

Patriot Technologies Inc., the leading provider of integrated information security solutions today announces that it has been designated as an authorized training center (ATC) for Check Point Software Technologies.

As an ATC, Patriot Technologies' certifies instructors to become advanced information security training specialists on Check Point's family of products. Classes will begin in the fall. Patriot Technologies carries Check Point's products on its GSA schedule, GSA Schedule Number (GS-35F-4363D), for easy purchasing access by government agencies and departments.

"Patriot Technologies has a long standing relationship with Check Point, serving as its premier partner and largest seller of its products in the region," said Bruce F. Tucker, president of Patriot Technologies. "We view our designation as an ATC as the logical next step, coupling great products with unparalleled training and outstanding service."

"The relationship between Check Point and Patriot is a true partnership in that both entities contribute to the success of the training program. Check Point develops and maintains the authorized courseware and Patriot's certified trainers act as the sole messengers for product training and certification, providing our clients with an excellent knowledge base to effectively utilize our products," said Scott Armstrong, Check Point Software Technologies' federal sales manager. "Through this successful merger of efforts, students learn to stay at the forefront of security technology enabling them to consistently provide solutions for their Internet and Intranet environments."

About Patriot Technologies, Inc.

Patriot Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing information security solutions for business, education, and government clients around the world. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, Patriot is a growing company with more than 50 years of combined computer industry experience.

Patriot consistently exceeds the expectations of its most demanding clients by providing superior information security system development and implementation. Government agencies and Fortune 500 companies rely on Patriot to protect their computer networks, intranets, extranets and e-Commerce activities.

For more information, please call (301) 695-7500 or visit our web site at www.patriot-tech.com. Patriot Technologies - Securing Your Information in an Unsecured World.

About Check Point Software Technologies

Check Point Software Technologies is the worldwide leader in securing the Internet. The company's Secure Virtual Network (SVN) architecture provides the infrastructure that enables secure and reliable Internet communications. SVN secures business-to-business (B2B) communications between networks, systems, applications and users across the Internet, Intranets and extranets.

Check Point's Open Platform for Security (OPSEC) provides the framework for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from over 200 leading industry partners. For more information, please call us at (800) 429-4391 or (650) 628-2000 or visit us on the Web at http://www.checkpoint.com or at http://www.opsec.com.