Press Release

Syngress Publishing To Distribute Electronic Books Via Amazon Web Site

July 3, 2002

ROCKLAND, MA -- Syngress Publishing, Inc., has launched the sale of Syngress eBooks on the Amazon Web site, allowing Amazon.com customers to have immediate access to important Information Technology topics.

Syngress electronic books are in PDF format and are available for download. Syngress has published over 60 titles, all of which will be sold as electronic books, including bestsellers Hack Proofing Your Network, Windows 2000 Server Administration Handbook, Check Point Next Generation Security Administration, and Building Robots with LEGO Mindstorms. Syngress's books cover a wide range of Information Technology topics including: general networking, programming, wireless, Cisco, Microsoft, Internet, LEGO, and security titles.

Amorette Pedersen, Co-founder and Vice President of Rights & Marketing, Syngress Publishing, said, "We are very lucky to be working with industry giant, Amazon.com. They have been a great channel for our printed books and we believe that partnering with them to sell electronic books will provide both Amazon.com and Syngress customers much needed instant access to vital IT topics."

Syngress currently sells electronic books through Books24x7 and ebrary as part of their corporate and library subscription plans. Customers will be able to place single electronic book orders through Amazon.com.

Background Information

Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into ten languages and have sold more than a million and a half copies in the last two years. The Company's pioneering customer support program, solutions@syngress.com, extends the value of every Syngress title with regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151 x12 or e-mail amy@syngress.com.

Contact: Amy Pedersen
Company: Syngress Publishing
Phone: 781-681-5151 x12
Email: amy@syngress.com