senetas appoints new director to board

SENETAS APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR TO BOARD

Senetas strengthens its position in the global high-speed network encryption
market with appointment of military intelligence expert
Melbourne, 18 November 2005 – Senetas Corporation (ASX: SEN), the worlds leading highspeed
network encryption hardware company, is pleased to announce the appointment of
retired Major General J.M. Connolly, AO, CSC to the board.
Senetas’ Chairman, Mr Francis Gabally, said that Major General Connolly’s appointment is a
significant development for the company, and reflects Senetas’ continued strong focus on
building a leading global security and encryption company. His appointment is part of Senetas’
plans to strengthen the board and position the company for its next stage of growth.
“Having someone of the Major General’s calibre on the board will considerably boost Senetas’
capacity to expand its global market share in the military and government sector. He has led a
distinguished career over almost four decades in the Australian Defence Force and has
particular expertise in military intelligence and secure communications,” Mr Galbally said.
“In addition, Major General Connolly’s depth of knowledge and relationships in military
organisations around the world will be invaluable as the company aims to increase total
worldwide sales to A$250 million within the next three years. He will add considerable value to
our current relationship with our technology partner SafeNet, as we continue to expand our
current product road map.”
Major General Connolly has held a number of very senior positions in the Australian Defence
Force including Australian Theatre Commander at Garden Island, Colonel Commandment of
the Royal Australian Regiment, and Director of the Defence Intelligence Organisation. He has
played a key role in providing defence intelligence to the Australian Government and
maintaining Australian military intelligence links with allies.
Major General Connolly was awarded the Officer of the Order of Australia in 1995 for his
contribution to the Australian Defence Force in the areas of operations and military intelligence.
The appointment of Major General Connolly is another step in Senetas’ aim of becoming
Australia’s leading technology company, specialising in encryption security, with significant
global presence.