Crossroads Systems Announces DBProtector 2.0 to Provide Proactive, Powerful Database Security Control

Crossroads Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CRDS), a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions for guaranteed access, resiliency and security of enterprise information, today announced that Crossroads’ DBProtector 2.0 will begin its early adopter phase this month with general availability expected in April 2007. Crossroads DBProtector 2.0, the company’s latest release of its non-intrusive network appliance, delivers maximum security against "authorized misuse” of critical database information. Putting proactive control in the hands of security managers, DBProtector fortifies regulatory compliance through an intelligent policy engine, automated audit reporting and forensic capabilities. DBProtector enhances database security by employing intuitive, simplified, policy-based intrusion prevention. Policies can be written in English-language terminology indicating the "who, when, and what” of database access. When access is defined, attempts that deviate from the specific definition are deemed policy violations, which can then be set to log, alert, or allow blocking as desired. DBProtector comes standard with a set of predefined, customizable policies that enable rapid initial implementation. Automated discovery of users, applications, application servers, stored procedures, database servers, time/date values, network locations, enable policies to be easily and directly mapped to corporate security posture. Specifically Developed to Support MS SQL Server DBProtector automates and simplifies database security by inspecting all SQL requests from applications or end users and comparing the attributes of these requests against a policy store that determines if they are to be fulfilled or denied. Abuse of information access can be immediately stopped or alerts can be set. DBProtector’s ability to enforce business-level security policies allows security managers to answer who, what, when, where and how information is accessed. "Microsoft SQL Server enables companies of all sizes to have more control over their data," said Kim Saunders, senior director, SQL Server Marketing at Microsoft. "Microsoft continues to support partners, like Crossroads, that develop innovative products to enhance performance and the security and availability of customers' business-critical information." Enhanced Features DBProtector 2.0 offers several new and enhanced features, including: Microsoft SQL Server (2000 & 2005) support – Expands Crossroads’ Oracle and DB2 customer base to include MS SQL Server market Baseline Report – Features alerts detailing how a database has been accessed over time, by database or user, helping users create a profile of their database usage across different time periods Database Traffic Discovery Report – Fine-tune policies featuring alerts that detail the database environment, including past and current data traffic, as well as connections between database servers, databases, clients and application servers, applications, and users NAS Integration – Network Attached-Storage (NAS) support provides centralized data access and storage Digital Signature Audit Log – Ensures log file integrity, guaranteeing the audit data log files have not been tampered with after closed Backup and Restore Capability – Saves the current configuration of the appliance, including network information, import and mapping data, policies and user information, eliminating the need to manually re-enter configuration and policy information during an upgrade Enhanced Policy Engine – Provides enhanced granularity of SQL traffic analysis and forensics by offering additional support for policy types such as logons, SQL Impact improvements, standard procedures, and rows returned "DBProtector 2.0 stands as an exciting extension to our database security appliance launched last year,” said Rob Sims, President and CEO of Crossroads Systems. "DBProtector 2.0 focuses on the industry’s ongoing challenges of database breaches and losses, illustrating Crossroads’ commitment to providing solutions that answer these growing threats.” About Crossroads Systems, Inc. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crossroads Systems is a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions. Solutions from Crossroads serve the growing needs of data storage, business continuity, disaster recovery, information protection, risk management and business information assurance markets. Crossroads’ offerings are designed to help companies store, manage and ensure the security, resiliency and access to their critical enterprise information. Crossroads’ products are embedded in solutions from companies such as EMC, HP, Quantum and SUN. Crossroads (CRDS.PK) is currently traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and is a member of several key industry associations such as the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). For more information about Crossroads Systems, please visit www.crossroads.com or call 866-BUY-CRDS / 866-643-7148. Forward-Looking Statements This release may include forward-looking statements. The words "believe,” "expect,” "intend,” "plan,” "project,” "will” and similar phrases as they relate to Crossroads are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Crossroads and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. © 2007 Crossroads Systems, Inc. Crossroads and Crossroads Systems are registered trademarks of Crossroads Systems, Inc. All specifications are subject to change without notice.