IIJ Strengthens Compliance Function of IIJ Secure Web Gateway Service

The Industry's First SaaS Web Gateway Service That Can Control Individual User Access

TOKYO, Oct. 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ) (Nasdaq:IIJI) (TSE1: 3774), one of Japan's leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced the release of the Authentication Server Connection Option for users of the IIJ Secure Web Gateway Service, a SaaS Web security service that prevents information leaks and virus infections from the Web. This new option enables customers to tie their authentication server directly to the gateway service.

The Authentication Server Connection Option integrates the IIJ Secure Web Gateway Service with the ActiveDirectory user account management software, which is used by many of the largest corporations, and provides centralized website access control and log management. This allows system administrators to continue to use their existing account management system and work flow but achieve stronger security with lower operational overhead.

 This new option boasts the following features:

 * Centralized account management
   Administrators can create and change accounts from the
   customer's ActiveDirectory. Operational overhead is also reduced
   because password changes and synchronization can be performed
   via ActiveDirectory.

 * Access control at the individual level
   By integrating with ActiveDirectory, the system can recognize
   individual users, even in a DHCP(*1) environment, making
   HTTP/HTTPS access control possible for individuals. The allowed
   URL filter group settings can also be set for individuals,
   allowing a finer granularity of control.

 * Access monitoring and tracking at the individual level
   Monthly reports can be generated showing visited URLs and volume
   of data downloaded for individual users. In addition,
   information leaks and other security violations can be tracked
   by looking at the detailed activity of each user, achieving
   higher compliance.

As corporate use of the Internet continues to increase, it is vital to address the issues that may impact information security and productivity, such as Web-born viruses, information leaks, and personal Internet use leading to lower productivity.

The addition of the Authentication Server Connection Option makes the IIJ Secure Web Gateway Service the industry's first SaaS Web security service that enables administrators to control individual access without the need for complicated configurations at the user's terminal, thus providing advanced Web security measures while lowering operational overhead.

IIJ will continue to introduce outsourced security services that are vital to creating a safe, secure Internet environment to companies that use the Web.

 Authentication Server Connection Option Service Outline

 * Compatibility
   Compatible with NTLM authentication and Basic authentication.
   (Other authentication methods will be introduced in the future.)

 * Reporting Functions
   Monthly reports include the following items.
   -- Access ratio by individual
   Access ratio for the top 10 users(*2) and other users is
   presented in a pie chart as well as in a list.
   -- Access by individual
   User name, access count, access ratio, request volume, and
   response volume are presented in a spreadsheet for the top 30
   users(*2) and all other users.

 (*1) DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): The DHCP protocol
      automatically assigns an IP address and DNS information to
      each device (computer) in order to connect to the network.
      Most LAN environments use this protocol because it makes it
      easy to manage the network without configuring each device
      individually. However, because the IP address of each device
      changes regularly, it is difficult to track individuals
      through activity logs.

 (*2) If necessary, log analysis can be performed for all
      individual users, not just the top 10 or 30.

About IIJ

Founded in 1992, IIJ is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network solutions providers. IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. IIJ's services include high-quality systems integration and security services, Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design. Moreover, IIJ has built one of the largest Internet backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States. IIJ was listed on NASDAQ in 1999 and on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2006.

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The statements within this release contain forward-looking statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty. These statements may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by IIJ with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

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