Symantec Partner Program Gains Strong Momentum in Canada

Edgetech, Network IT Consultants and Watch4Net join as Enterprise Solutions Partners

Toronto, ON. - January 27, 2004 - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), the world leader in Internet security, today announced three new partners have joined the Symantec Partner Program. Edgetech Services Inc., Network IT Consultants Inc. and Watch4Net Solutions have successfully completed the certifications required of Symantec Enterprise Solutions Partners, the second highest partnership level in the program.

Symantec Enterprise Solutions Partners are required to have one Symantec Certified Security Engineer (SCSE) on staff. Edgetech's Rahul Narshimham earned his SCSE designation by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in intrusion detection. Network IT Consultants' Yang Sun and Watch4Net's Alexandre Lemay earned their SCSEs by exhibiting their skills in vulnerability management.

"The continued growth of Symantec's Partner Program in Canada indicates that the reseller community is confident in the solutions, programs and support we offer," says Kevin Krempulec, Canadian channel sales manager, Symantec Corp. "As security issues escalate to boardrooms across Canada, our partners are prepared with the solutions and training essential to protect their customers against complex and costly Internet security threats." The Symantec Certification Program provides online and instructor-led technical training and includes courses in firewall and VPN technologies, vulnerability management, intrusion detection and virus protection and content filtering technologies. A passing grade on the appropriate Symantec security exams, plus one of the approved vendor-neutral certifications enables a partner to earn Symantec certification credentials at three different levels:

• Symantec Certified Technology Architects (SCTA) typically have consultant responsibilities and focus on how to design, plan, deploy and manage effective security solutions.
  
  
• Symantec Certified Security Engineers (SCSE) demonstrate technical security knowledge in a particular security segment and focus on the implementation and in-depth management of solutions in that segment.
  
  
• Symantec Certified Security Practitioners (SCSP) are senior security consultants who demonstrate in-depth knowledge and expertise across two or more security segments.

Partners Comment on Symantec Partner Program
"Maintaining the integrity of today's complex enterprise networks requires support from qualified security experts," says Sang Ho Kim, President, Edgetech Services Inc. "At Edgetech Services, we rely on partners such as Symantec to provide us with the security solutions and training we need to deliver our end-to-end security services."

"Our customers trust us to provide them with the most up-to-date and comprehensive security solutions and information available," says Aali Siddiqi, Marketing Manager, Network IT Consultants Inc. "Symantec provides the tools that enable us to fulfill our customers' Internet security needs."

"Education and certification are a priority for our security consultants," says Michel Foix, President and CEO, Watch4Net. "Symantec's partner program is designed to help us quickly meet our internal training goals and drive our credibility as security experts in the channel." For more information on the Symantec Partner Program visit www.symantecpartner.com.

About Edgetech Services
Edgetech is a leading provider of enterprise security solutions that range from I.T. security and biometrics to project management. The company is a business partner to Microsoft, IBM, Symantec, Counterpane and a number of other top providers of security products. Edgetech supports the enterprise security needs of major government and private sector clients across North America, including IBM, Bell Canada, Rogers Communications and the Province of Ontario. For additional information, visit www.edgetechservices.com.

About Network IT Consultants
Network IT Consultants Inc. (NITCI) has been servicing client needs across Canada for over 10 years in the areas of IT Outsourcing and Security Solutions. As a full-service IT solution provider, NITCI supports a full range of computer related needs -- from hardware and software to network infrastructure and security. From planning to deployment to support and maintenance, NITCI does it all. NITCI is the last IT services provider your organization will ever need. For additional information, visit www.nitci.com.

About Watch4Net Solutions
Founded in 2000, Watch4Net Solutions quickly asserted itself in network integration in Canada. Its three main fields of expertise are network and systems management, security and network design. Watch4Net Solutions relies on major industrial partnerships with the market's leading players, such as Check Point, Nokia, Symantec, Extreme Networks, HP OpenView, Smarts and InfoVista. The company workforce is comprised of 80 % high skilled engineers, all serving major accounts in the solution integration and deployment. Watch4Net Solutions, which has posted strong growth since its inception, is now opening up to the Canada and Eastern United States markets. For more information, visit the Watch4Net web site at www.watch4net.com.

About Symantec
Symantec, the world leader in Internet security technology, provides a broad range of content and network security software and appliance solutions to individuals, enterprises and service providers. The company is a leading provider of client, gateway and server security solutions for virus protection, firewall and virtual private network, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, Internet content and e-mail filtering, remote management technologies and security services to enterprises and service providers around the world. Symantec's Norton brand of consumer security products is a leader in worldwide retail sales and industry awards. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has worldwide operations in 36 countries. For more information, please visit www.symantec.com.

Symantec's Canadian operations are headquartered in Toronto with offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and Vancouver. For more information on Symantec products or current promotions, contact the Canadian office at (416) 441-3676 or access Symantec's Canadian Web site at www.symantec.ca. Symantec is an active member of the Canadian Alliance Against Software Theft (CAAST).

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