Aladdin eToken and eSafe Win Network Products Guide Reader Trust Awards

CHICAGO, September 3, 2008 - Aladdin Knowledge Systems Ltd.
(NASDAQ: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication, software DRM and content security, today announced that Network Products Guide, a Silicon Valley Communications publication and a world leading publication on technologies and solutions, named Aladdin eToken NG-FLASH winner of the 2008 Best Products and Services Award for "Best in Tokens" and named Aladdin eSafe "Best Secure Web Gateway".

The respected awards program honors products and services that represent the rapidly changing needs and interests of the technology end users worldwide. As part of the tech industry's leading global awards program, 2008's Best Products and Services were nominated from all over the world.

"Increased end-user awareness and ongoing advances in technology are helping shape better products and services," said Rake Narang, editor-in-chief, Network Products Guide. "Aladdin eToken is bringing improvements in strong, two-factor authentication using smartcard technology and encrypted flash memory for secure storage of data and certificates. Aladdin eSafe is advancing Web filtering with its real-time, multi-layered inspection of Web traffic that goes beyond "good" and "bad" sites to identify zero-day attacks."

"These awards recognize the best technology products and Aladdin is honored that eSafe and eToken have each gained the Network Products Guide Reader Trust," said David Collins, vice president of sales for enterprise security at Aladdin North America. "We are committed to aiding our channel partners by providing them with the very best security products."

About Network Products Guide Awards
Network Products Guide, published from the heart of Silicon Valley, is a leading provider of products, technologies and vendor related research and analysis. The guide provides a wealth of information and tools including the best products and services, roadmaps, industry directions, technology advancements and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent technology decisions impacting business and personal goals. The guide follows conscientious research methodologies developed and enhanced by industry experts. To learn more, visit www.networkproductsguide.com.

About Aladdin eSafe
Aladdin eSafe delivers real-time intelligent Web gateway security solutions that help organizations protect data and networks, improve productivity, and enable compliance. Recognized as an industry innovator, Aladdin is positioned as a Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant, and millions of users depend on eSafe to protect against the latest Internet threats. Visit www.Aladdin.com/eSafe.

About Aladdin eToken
Aladdin eToken is the world leader for USB-based authentication solutions. eToken provides strong user authentication and cost-effective password management solutions, enabling secure network access, improved data security through enhanced encryption and digital signing, as well as compliance with a wide range of regulatory requirements worldwide. Visit www.Aladdin.com/eToken.

About Aladdin
Aladdin Knowledge Systems (NASDAQ: ALDN) is an information security leader with offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and numerous awards for innovation. Aladdin eToken is the world's #1 USB-based authentication solution, offering identity and access management tools that protect sensitive data. Aladdin HASP SRM boosts growth for software developers and publishers through strong anti-piracy protection, IP protection, and secure licensing and product activation. Aladdin eSafe delivers real-time intelligent Web gateway security that helps protect data and networks, improve productivity, and enable compliance. Visit www.Aladdin.com.

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