Symantec Expert to Discuss Wireless Security at the Smartphone Summit During CTIA Wireless Conference

Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ: SYMC) today announcedthat Paul Miller, Symantec's director of mobile and wireless, willparticipate on the Smartphone and Wireless Security enterprise panelsession at the Smartphone Summit in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at4 p.m. PST. Miller's presentation will address the state of the wirelessand mobile security industry, best practices for how enterprises canprotect their most valuable and confidential information from wirelessattacks, security issues related to WiFi, WAN, VoIP and Bluetooth, andmobile security solutions.

"As the wireless technology continues to proliferate, both enterprises andconsumers will need to be increasingly cognizant of security threatstargeting wireless and mobile devices," said Mark Winstanley, president andchairman, Smartphone Summit. "We are pleased to have Symantec participatingon this particular panel since they bring a breadth and depth of insightand expertise of the mobile security space."

"Symantec is thrilled to participate in the Smartphone Summit and furthereducate the industry and enterprise professionals on the mobile andwireless threat landscape and best practices to protect data and customersagainst tomorrow's threats," said Paul Miller, director, Symantec Wirelessand Mobile group. "We suggest that companies take time to learn andprepare for the future now... rather than in a time of crisis."

Miller has more than 15 years in the security and wireless industry andleads Symantec's wireless and mobile security strategy globally.

The Smartphone Summit Enterprise Solutions 2006 conference brings togetherthe top mobile and wireless industry device manufacturers, softwaredevelopers and solutions providers, and is targeted towards businessexecutives and enterprise professionals looking for the latest in mobileand wireless solutions, as well as top executives in the wireless industry.The conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, 2006, inside the LasVegas Convention Center one day prior to the CTIA Wireless 2006 Conference,and will feature more than 60 enterprise speakers and wireless analysts. Aregistration discount applies for registering online before the show --more information can be found at: www.SmartphoneSummit.com.

About Symantec

Symantec is the world leader in providing solutions to help individuals andenterprises assure the security, availability, and integrity of theirinformation. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Symantec has operationsin more than 40 countries. More information is available atwww.symantec.com.

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