Sourcefire Expands Global Partner Initiatives with New Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales

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Security Industry Veteran Chris Peterson to Lead Company's Indirect Sales Initiatives
Open source innovator and Snort® creator, Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIRE), a leader in Cybersecurity, today announced that the company is further increasing its focus on expansion of its indirect global sales channel with the addition of industry veteran Chris Peterson as Vice President of Worldwide Channel Sales.

“We are particularly pleased that Chris was recognized earlier this year as a 2009 Channel Chief by Everything Channel magazine for his significant accomplishments in the high-tech channel sales arena,” said John Burris, Chief Executive Officer at Sourcefire®. “Chris is a proven channel leader, and I am confident that he will help Sourcefire to capitalize on the significant opportunity we have before us in the cybersecurity market.”

Peterson is chartered with expanding Sourcefire’s global channel presence, leveraging strategic relationships within key regions, including the US, EMEA, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Peterson, who previously oversaw global channel initiatives for ArcSight (Nasdaq: ARST), Secure Computing and Network Associates (McAfee, NYSE: MFE), will have overall responsibility for Sourcefire’s worldwide channel strategy, programs and the introduction of new initiatives to further drive channel sales.

“Strategic and qualified channel partners are not only essential to Sourcefire’s long-term growth and profitability, but also to the success and security of our customers around the globe, which is why the addition of Chris is so important to our business strategy,” said Tom McDonough, President and Chief Operating Officer at Sourcefire. “Chris has a proven track record of building successful global channel programs for security companies, and this experience will enable Sourcefire to further leverage our already successful channel strategy.”

Peterson has more than 20 years of experience in sales management, channel marketing, professional services and customer support. He has successfully designed and executed worldwide channel strategies and partner programs for security companies, contributing to significant organizational growth. Most recently, Peterson worked as the Vice President of Worldwide Alliance and Channel Sales at ArcSight where he directed all aspects of the global channels and alliances, emphasizing business development and growth.

About Sourcefire
Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), Snort creator and open source innovator, is a world leader in Cybersecurity solutions. Sourcefire is transforming the way Global 2000 organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risks. Sourcefire’s IPS and Real-time Adaptive Security solution equips customers with an efficient and effective layered security defense – protecting network assets before, during and after an attack. Through the years, Sourcefire has been consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership by customers, media and industry analysts alike – with more than 40 awards and accolades. Today, the names Sourcefire and founder Martin Roesch have grown synonymous with innovation and network security intelligence. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit http://www.sourcefire.com.

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