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Websense Board Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2006—Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in web security and web filtering productivity software, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional four million shares of the company’s common stock.

As of June 30, 2006, Websense had repurchased an aggregate of approximately 5.2 million shares, including one million shares in the second quarter of 2006, leaving approximately 2.8 million shares remaining under the eight million share repurchase program previously approved by the Board. Giving effect to the increase approved by the Board today, Websense now has authorization to repurchase a total of approximately 6.8 million remaining shares in a twelve million share repurchase program.  As of June 30, 2006, the most recently reported quarter, Websense had cash and investments of $338.4 million and 47.3 million shares issued and outstanding.

“We have always been committed to delivering value to our shareholders. Our subscription-based model and financial performance generates substantial cash flow from operations, which allows us to increase our buyback program while continuing to fund other growth initiatives, such as channel development and expansion of our security offerings,” said Gene Hodges, CEO of Websense. “Given the current valuation of our stock and our strong cash position, we believe that share repurchases represent an appropriate avenue for building long-term shareholder value. Accordingly, the Board decided to increase the repurchase authorization so that the company can continue to pursue repurchase transactions as market conditions permit.”

Pursuant to the authorization, Websense may purchase shares from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices or through privately negotiated transactions. The repurchase program has no time limit, and depending on market conditions and other factors, purchases under this program may be commenced or suspended at any time, or from time to time, without prior notice.

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