Comodo is a Proud Supporter of the Performing Arts

Jersey City, NJ (June 20, 2007) - Comodo, a globalCertification Authority and leader in Identity and Trust Assurance Managementsolutions, today announced it is pleased to be a supporter of the performing artsand has funded the creation of the ERIC EMANUEL NEW WORKS FUND in memory of EricEmanuel, Chairman of Comodo. The sponsorship supports the artistry of JenniferMuller/The Works, including the World Premiere of Artistic Director JenniferMuller's latest dance, Edge. The Eric Emanuel New Works Fund was publicly announcedat Jennifer Muller/The Works' Spring Gala on Tuesday, June 12th at The AileyCitigroup Theater in New York City.

The Eric Emanuel New Works Fund ("New Works Fund") will annually support thecreation of one new dance by Ms. Muller and will also sponsor the work of anemerging choreographer, thereby forging a line to continue the Muller legacy, inwhich Eric Emanuel so strongly believed. Eric was a long-time supporter of thiscontemporary dance company, and his efforts and advocacy demonstrated a true lovefor the expressive power of dance. The New Works Fund celebrates Eric's vitality andentrepreneurial spirit, and will stand as a lasting legacy to his vision. The newcreations supported by the New Works Fund will be essential to expanding The Works'visibility and promoting new tour engagements around the world.

Edge, the 2007 Premiere supported by the Eric Emanuel New Works Fund, is a dynamicmovement piece set to music by Zap Mama with dramatic elements that explore thenature of trepidation, challenge, and the ultimate courage that propels individualsto step off into the unknown. The Gala Performance also included three other dancesby Ms. Muller: Beethoven-Not Four Naught (2000), Hymn for Her (2000) and Island(2005).

Comodo has also extended its support to underwrite the international airfare forRosie Lani Fiedelman, a member of The Works, for its 2007-08 China Tour.

"Comodo is thrilled to sponsor such a wonderful, talented organization that reachesso many," said Melih Abdulhayoglu, CEO and Chief Security Architect of Comodo. "Oursponsorship of the Jennifer Muller/The Works is a meaningful way to continue tohonor the memory and passion of our Chairman, Eric Emanuel."

ABOUT JENNIFER MULLER/THE WORKS

Throughout its history of nearly 33 years, contemporary dance company JenniferMuller/The Works has strived to reach ever-broadening audiences with works thatcelebrate and illuminate the human spirit. Artistic Director Jennifer Muller createsexhilarating dances that are evocative, passionate and engaging. The Works hasdeveloped an astounding international presence, having appeared in the world'spreeminent theaters and festivals in 39 countries on four continents. The Worksrecently performed to rave reviews and ovations at Bangkok's Eighth InternationalFestival of Dance and Music and at Festival Internacional de Teatro Santa Cruz de laSierra in Bolivia.

The company has performed worldwide from Buenos Aires to Toronto and Hong Kong toMoscow with appearances in Paris, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, KÃ ln, Tel Aviv, Montrealand Amsterdam, to name a few. The Works has performed in 30 states in the US,self-produced 20 New York City Seasons and is proud to have celebrated its 30thAnniversary Season in 2005.

Ms. Muller was honored in 2003 by being chosen as a Founding Member of the WorldArts Council in Valencia, Spain-one of 30 artists in six disciplines, alongside suchluminaries as Placido Domingo, Toyo Ito, Santiago Calatrava, and Sydney Pollack-andthe only American representing the dance field. Her passion and tireless creativeenergy drive the vision of creating a wider acceptance for dance in society. Ms.Muller's choreography has been commissioned by 24 international repertory companiesincluding Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Nederlands Dans Theater and BalletContemporaneo Argentina. Her work for theater includes such venues as The PublicTheater, Second Stage, New York Stage and Film and the Metropolitan Opera.

For more information on Jennifer Muller/The Works, please visit http://www.jmtw.org.

ABOUT COMODO

Comodo, through its group of Internet security companies, is a leading CertificationAuthority and global provider of Identity and Trust Assurance services on theInternet. Comodo secures and authenticates online transactions and communicationsfor over 2,000,000 businesses and consumers.

With a global presence Comodo offers businesses and consumers third-generationsolutions for intelligent security and authentication technologies that create trustonline. Comodo's technological expertise includes PKI digital certification, Codesigning certification, integrated authentication infrastructure services, WebContent authentication, Secure messaging solutions, PCI compliancy scanning, SSLdigital certificates including our flagship InstantSSL brand, HackerGuardian,Banking solutions including Two Factor Authentication, and digital e-commerceservices.

For additional information on Comodo - Creating Trust Online visithttp://www.comodo.com

F or more information, media representatives should contactJohn Louis BryantJennifer Muller/The Works(212) 691-3803Email: jbryant@jmtw.org

Judy ShapiroComodo(201) 963-9471Email: judy.shapiro@comodo.com

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