The Board of Directors of SSH has started preparations for the potential distribution of assets from the untied equity reserves

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SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORP    STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE                      
JANUARY 8, 2009 AT 9:00 A.M.                                                    

The Board of Directors of SSH has started preparations for the potential        
distribution of assets from the untied equity reserves to shareholders          

The Board of Directors of SSH has decided to start preparation for the potential
distribution of assets from the untied equity reserves to shareholders. The     
Board of Directors has not yet resolved on the volume of the potential          
distribution of assets, other related conditions or the schedule. More detailed 
information concerning the preparation will be informed when the preparation is 
completed.                                                                      

Helsinki, 8th January 2009                                                      

SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORP                                                

Board of Directors                                                              

Jari Mielonen                                                                   
CEO                                                                             

Further information:                                                            
Jari Mielonen, CEO, tel. +358 20 500 7400                                       
Mika Peuranen, CFO, tel. +358 20 500 7419                                       

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