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SC Magazine Selects SSH as Finalist for 'Best Security Company USA' and 'Best Security Solution USA' Awards

   Company Nominated for Best Company Category, and Its SSH Tectia(TM) 5.0
         Client/Server Solution Nominated for Best Solution Category

    HELSINKI, Finland and WELLESLY, Mass., Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
SSH Communications Security Corp. (HEX: SSH1V), a world-leading provider of
enterprise security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the
original developer of the Secure Shell protocol, today announced it was
recognized as a finalist for key security industry awards.  The SSH Tectia
client/server solution 5.0 was named a finalist in the "Best Security Solution
USA" category and SSH Communications Security in the "Best Security Company
USA" category for the Excellence Awards of SC Magazine's Global Awards.
Winners of the SC Global Awards were announced on Feb. 14, 2006 at the RSA
Conference in San Jose.
    SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for
the enterprise.  The SSH Tectia solution is based on the award winning SSH
Secure Shell used by millions worldwide.  SSH Tectia enables secure system
administration, secure file transfer and secure application connectivity with
centralized management throughout the internal and external network.  SSH
Tectia provides transparent, strong encryption and authentication, and is
available for all key enterprise platforms including Windows, Unix, Linux and
is the only purpose-built Secure Shell solution for IBM Mainframes that easily
integrates into heterogeneous network environments.
    "This recognition by SC Magazine highlights SSH's commitment to provide
best-of-breed, standards-based security solutions that meet the growing needs
of enterprise, financial, healthcare, and government IT organizations," said
George Adams, president and CEO of SSH Communications Security, Inc.  "We are
consistently looking for ways to meet the demanding needs of our customers and
deliver new value to them.  Being nominated for the fifth time in six years by
the industry's leading publication demonstrates our efforts are being
recognized and respected by security professionals around the globe."

    About the SC Magazine Awards and SC Magazine
    The SC Awards is one of the biggest awards program in the world, globally
recognizing achievement and excellence in the information security industry.
The SC Magazine Awards highlight and showcase the best products, services and
professionals in the information security industry. SC Magazine had over 1,300
nominations for its 2006 Global Awards show.
    SC Magazine (formerly Secure Computing magazine) is published monthly with
a global circulation of approximately 100,000, and is considered the
definitive source for information on security threats and solutions.  SC
Magazine is part of the Haymarket Business Publications Group and is
internationally recognized for outstanding technical reviews and comprehensive
coverage of the information security marketplace.  The magazine also publishes
extensive information on its Web sites (http://www.scmagazine.com and
http://www.westcoast.com).

    About SSH Communications Security
    SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise
security solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original
developer of the Secure Shell protocol.  The company's SSH Tectia solution
addresses the most critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions
and government agencies.  With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively
secure their system administration, file transfers and application
connectivity against both internal and external security risks.  As the
original developer of the Secure Shell protocol and other key network security
technologies, SSH has for 10 years developed end-to-end communications
security solutions specifically for the enterprise.  Currently more than 100
of Global Fortune 500 companies are using SSH security solutions.  SSH shares
are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges Main List.  For more information, please
visit http://www.ssh.com.

    NOTE:  ssh(R) is a registered trademark of SSH Communications Security
Corp in the United States and in certain other jurisdictions.  Tectia is a
trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp and may be registered in certain
jurisdictions.  All other names and marks are the property of their respective
owners.

     SSH Corp. and Europe Contact:         U.S. Regional Contact:
     Petri Sakkinen                        Byron Rashed
     SSH Corp.                             SSH Inc.
     +358 20 500 7404                      +1-949-643-0733
     petri.sakkinen@ssh.com                byron.rashed@ssh.com


     Asia Pacific Regional Contact:        Investor Relations Contact:
     Shiho Hashimoto                       Mika Peuranen
     SSH Corp.                             SSH Corp.
     +358 20 500 7470                      +358 20 500 7419
     shiho@ssh.com                         mika.peuranen@ssh.com


     U.S. Agency Contact:
     Ashley Wolf
     Walt & Company
     +1-408-496-0900 x 2984
     ssh@walt.com


SOURCE SSH Communications Security Corp.




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    CONTACT:
    Europe, Petri Sakkinen of SSH Corp., +358 20
    500 7404, or petri.sakkinen@ssh.com; or U.S., Byron Rashed of SSH
    Inc., +1-949-643-0733, or byron.rashed@ssh.com; or Asia Pacific,
    Shiho Hashimoto, +358 20 500 7470, or shiho@ssh.com, or
    investors, Mika Peuranen, +358 20 500 7419, or
    mika.peuranen@ssh.com, both of SSH Corp.; or U.S., Ashley Wolf of
    Walt & Company, +1-408-496-0900, ext. 2984, or ssh@walt.com, for
    SSH Corp.