March 31, 2005

TELUS launches three new security solutions – Distributed Denial of Service prevention first of its kind in Canada

Canada's IP leader brings responsive, state-of-the-art security solutions package to market

TORONTO, Ontario – TELUS today announced the launch of three new TELUS security solutions, growing its slate of state-of-the-art security solutions for business and government in Canada.

Distributed Denial of Service, Intrusion Prevention Service and Secure Socket Layer VPN are new additions to TELUS' leading edge IP security services package.

“With more and more organizations moving to IP, maximizing the investment and guaranteeing systems security is a priority for TELUS,” says David Fuller, vice president of solutions development.

“These new security solutions address a reality for business and government today: security must be considered a priority of daily operations, rather than a distant threat. Organizations need partners who are able to address the ever changing nature of today's telecommunications system, and who have experience in designing, implementing and managing customized solutions that respond directly to the nature of security threats.”

TELUS' Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) prevention is the first of its kind in Canada. A hardware based solution, it continuously monitors customer network traffic for anomalies and destroys them before they affect legitimate users' services.

The Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) is a turn-key solution that insulates a network environment against external attacks.

The Secure Socket Layer (SSL) VPN eliminates the need for client software deployment, costly maintenance and desktop support by utilizing the Internet's capacity for data transportation.

Security threats are on the rise as the power of the Internet grows. According to data from the CERT Coordination Center in Pennsylvania, the worldwide cost of viruses and worms was estimated at $45 billion in 2003, with annual costs expected to rise by 300 per cent year over year. Last year, the CSI/FBI's 2004 Computer Crime & Security Survey noted a shift in the kinds of security threats that resulted in business losses, from theft of proprietary information to virus threats that were entwined with denial of service.

Last month the Auditor General of the Government of Canada released a report that highlighted the need for increased vigilance in information security by federal departments.

“The cost of recovery is far greater than the cost of being prepared,” says Fuller. “TELUS' top-to-bottom security package is responsive, enhancing business agility and enabling our customers to adapt to rapidly changing security challenges so that the next Doom, Hacker or Zombie virus has zero impact on day-to-day operations or the bottom line.”

TELUS has been in the business of providing security solutions since 1996. TELUS' Enterprise Security Consulting Solutions provides a competitive edge to business through a comprehensive multi-faceted package of capabilities that is customized and managed to fit the needs of each customer. Through services including VPN, Firewalls, Anti-Virus, Authentication, DDoS, IPS and SSL VPN, TELUS integrates security solutions into its entire business solutions portfolio, ensuring that security is not treated merely as a stand-alone feature but rather as a cornerstone of the business solutions package.

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.NV; NYSE: TU) is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada and the second largest in the country, with $7.6 billion of annual revenue, 4.8 million network access lines and 3.9 million wireless customers. The company provides customers with a full range of telecommunications products and services including data, voice and wireless services across Canada, utilizing next generation Internet-based technologies.

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