Aladdin Names Industry Leaders and Customers to Software DRM Advisory Board

CHICAGO, September 17, 2007 - Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN), the leader in Software DRM, USB-based authentication and secure Web gateways, today announced that several prominent industry leaders and Aladdin customers now serve on the Aladdin DRM Advisory Board (ADAB), a group that contributes valuable insight and recommendations for the direction of the software DRM market and tools for success.

ADAB, formed in March, also provides vital feedback to Aladdin management regarding the market-leading HASP family of software DRM solutions which are consistently ranked the most commonly used software protection, licensing and distribution products worldwide. In addition to 10 HASP customers, Aladdin announces the one-year appointment of three industry thought leaders to ADAB:

• Sally Hudson, research director, Security Products and Services Group, IDC
• Fred Hoch, President, The Illinois Technology Association (ITA)
• John F. Andrews, President and CEO, Evans Data Corporation

Sally Hudson
Sally Hudson is a research director within IDC's Security Products and Services group, focusing on identity and access management (IAM) products. She analyzes and forecasts market trends and provides expert insight and intelligence on the evolving security landscape. Additionally, Ms. Hudson produces numerous in-depth annual research studies, and works with both vendor and user clients to formulate and implement effective IT strategies. Ms. Hudson has been a staple in the information technology industry since 1986. Prior to joining IDC, she was a research analyst and regular columnist for Application Development Trends Magazine. Over the years, Ms. Hudson's articles have appeared in most major industry publications, including Computerworld, InformationWeek, Software Magazine, Datamation, and the San Jose Mercury News. She is a regular speaker at industry events, and has co-chaired industry trade shows.

Fred Hoch
Fred Hoch has served as President of The Illinois Information Technology Association (ITA) since March 2005. The 400-member company industry group serves members in Chicagoland and throughout Illinois and exists to help grow the number of successful businesses that create, deploy and utilize information technology as a core part of their organization. Hoch joined ITA from the Washington, D.C.-based Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA), where he served as vice president of software programs. In addition to ITA, Hoch works with companies nationally to address emerging and strategic issues of the software industry.

John F. Andrews
John F. Andrews is the President and CEO of Evans Data Corporation. Andrews brings a successful and diverse business background, having been CEO of several Information Technology based companies, both private and public. Prior to his CEO assignments, he was CIO of CSX Corporation, and was also a CIO and division President at several of GTE’s operations. Andrews also has deep experience in market research, having been the CEO of Giga Information Group before it was acquired by Forrester Research.

"Through ADAB, a strong mix of HASP customers as well as some of the nation's leading DRM specialists and other experts now regularly help shape technology and strategies surrounding the ever-dynamic software DRM space," said Avi Barir, vice president of Software DRM at Aladdin. "With our first meeting a great success, Aladdin sees ADAB as a truly effective force in further cementing Aladdin's innovation and commitment to customer-centric solutions that meet the demands software developers and publishers face daily. We wish to extend our thanks to all ADAB members."

ADAB, an invitation-only body, meets annually in addition to the group's regular conference calls. Providing direct feedback to Aladdin, ADAB members meet and exchange ideas with other industry professionals, discuss challenges and trends, and learn about Aladdin's strategic direction and product roadmaps.

About Aladdin HASP

The Aladdin HASP family of software DRM products is the #1 choice of software publishers worldwide. HASP provides software developers with strong software protection, licensing and distribution solutions that enable them to prevent software piracy and increase revenues, protect intellectual property, and expand licensing models to reach more customers. Visit www.Aladdin.com/HASP.

About Aladdin

Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won numerous awards for innovation. For more information, please visit the Aladdin Web site at www.Aladdin.com.

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