Sep 4, 2013

CUPERTINO, Calif. - Aug. 19, 2002 - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced that the acquisitions of Riptech, Inc. and Recourse Technologies originally announced on July 17, 2002, have cleared the customary regulatory approvals and the transactions have been completed. Symantec will now focus on the integration of Riptech's cutting edge security monitoring and management technology into Symantec's global network of world-class Security Operations Centers, creating the world leader in Managed Security Services. In addition, Symantec will integrate Recourse's state-of-the-art ManHunt and ManTrap products into Symantec's current line of enterprise security solutions, bringing customers true gigabit speed network intrusion detection with next generation hybrid detection technology and the industry's leading "honeypot" solution. About Symantec Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals and enterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of their information. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operations in more than 40 countries. More information is available at www.symantec.com . NOTE TO EDITORS: : If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please view the Symantec Press Center at http://www.symantec.com/PressCenter/ on Symantec's Web site. All prices noted are in US dollars and are valid only in the United States. Symantec, the Symantec logo, VERITAS, and the VERITAS logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged. Information Unleashed