SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - December 4, 2002 - St. Bernard Software Inc., a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse, today announced that BakBone Software, has integrated an OEM version of St. Bernard's Open File Manager(TM) (Embedded Open File Manager(TM)) with its VaultDR(TM) Online Client Application Plugin Module (APM), a new disaster recovery solution. St. Bernard's Embedded Open File Manager solution provides VaultDR Online Client APM with the technology to perform disaster recovery backups while Windows-based systems are up-and-running. A disk-based API version of its successful Open File Manager product, Embedded Open File Manager is a versatile OEM solution that provides complete live data protection for complementary data security solutions.

VaultDR Online Client APM, announced today in a separate BakBone announcement, is a brand new option that works in conjunction with BakBone's traditional VaultDR disaster recovery solution. VaultDR Online and VaultDR are application plugin modules (APM) that extend the capabilities of BakBone's core backup and restore product, NetVault(TM). Leveraging St. Bernard's Embedded Open File Manager technology, the VaultDR Online Client APM enables businesses to boost productivity and network availability through the ability to conduct full-volume imaging of corporate data without taking systems offline. The integrated solution provides disaster recovery capabilities for Windows-based operating system platforms, including complete recovery of the operating system applications, system settings, partition information and data.

"St. Bernard, an established leader in the industry has developed a solution for OEM partners looking to integrate hot data protection functionality," said Peter Eck, vice president of marketing, BakBone Software. "With St. Bernard's Embedded Open File Manager, we were able to easily integrate their technology to quickly deliver the premier disaster recovery protection solution."

St. Bernard's Embedded Open File Manager is a disk-based OEM open file solution that enables enterprise application providers to easily embed live data protection technology into backup, imaging or other data protection applications. The introduction of Embedded Open File Manager strengthens St. Bernard's OEM sales strategy and provides its partners with a valuable solution for enhancing the functionality of their complementary data protection solutions.

"St. Bernard has enjoyed a successful relationship with BakBone that began when they first integrated our Embedded Open File Manager solution with their Windows Open File Manager APM product nearly a year ago," said John Jones, CEO of St. Bernard Software. "We are pleased that BakBone has expanded the relationship by integrating Embedded Open File Manager with their VaultDR Online APM. St. Bernard has made an incredible investment in the development of live data protection technology, and Embedded Open File Manager represents our ability to pass along its value to our OEM partners."

About BakBone Software Inc.

BakBone Software is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes high-performance software solutions to the network storage and open systems markets. BakBone's backup and restore software provides scalable data protection from the workgroup to the enterprise. Founded in 2000, BakBone Software's products are used by companies worldwide, and are distributed through a network of OEMs and solution providers.

BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, California 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For more information on BakBone products, call 866/484-2663, e-mail sales@bakbone.com, or access BakBone's Web site at www.bakbone.com.

About St. Bernard Software Inc.

St. Bernard Software Inc. is a global provider of security solutions that protect against data loss, system threats and Internet abuse. Through its products and services, St. Bernard Software helps companies protect their bottom line by securing networks against major risks before they happen. The company's products include Open File Manager(TM), which captures open and in- use files that would otherwise be skipped during the backup process; UpdateEXPERT(TM), which solves system and application security problems by keeping software patch levels current; and iPrism®, an Internet access management appliance solution that monitors, filters and reports on inappropriate Internet usage and helps organizations enforce an Internet Acceptable Usage Policy (AUP).

Founded in 1995, St. Bernard Software is a privately held corporation with corporate headquarters in San Diego and an international office in London. Ranked by Software Magazine as one of the world's 500 largest suppliers of software and services, St. Bernard Software's award-winning products are sold and supported through key solution partners worldwide. For more information call 1-800-782-3762 or visit www.stbernard.com.