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EXHIBIT 10.7

                        SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

         This Separation Agreement and Release ("Agreement") is made by and
between Secure Computing Corporation (the "Company") and Christine Hughes
("Employee").

         WHEREAS, Employee and the Company mutually agree that Employee's
employment with the Company shall be terminated effective on June 30, 1999; and

         WHEREAS, Employee and the Company mutually agree that the Separation
and Release document dated May 20, 1999, is no longer in effect; and

         WHEREAS, Employee does not have pending against the Company any claim,
charge, or action in or with any federal, state, or local court or
administrative agency; and

         WHEREAS, Employee and the Company desire to settle fully and finally
all differences between them.

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the
Company and Employee (collectively referred to as "the Parties") hereby agree as
follows:

         1. Resignation. Employee agrees to resign from her employment with the
Company as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development
effective June 30, 1999. Upon execution of this Agreement, the Company shall
issue a press release regarding termination of Employee. Such press release
shall be mutually agreed upon by the Parties.

         2. Consideration. The Company agrees to pay Employee nine (9) months of
base salary, less applicable withholdings. This amount will be paid as a lump
sum payment no later than July 6, 1999. The Company shall also reimburse
Employee for any outstanding expense reports. In addition, the Company shall pay
reasonable moving expenses (through a reputable mover, mutually agreed upon by
the parties) for moving Employee's personal belongings, including Employee's art
work, to Employee's home in Virginia.

         3. Continued Benefits. Employee's medical benefits will be paid through
the end of June. Employee will be notified of her rights to continue benefits
for up to eighteen (18) months under COBRA.

         4. Stock Options. The exercise of any stock options shall continue to
be subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's Stock Option Plan and
the applicable Stock Option Agreement between Employee and the Company.

         5. Payment of Salary. Employee acknowledges and represents that the
Company has paid all salary, wages, bonuses, accrued vacation, commissions and
any and all other benefits due to Employee.

         6. Indemnification of Employee. To the extent permitted by law, the
Company will provide Employee indemnity, in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the Company's Articles of Incorporation and its By-Laws, and will
cover Employee under any directors and officers liability insurance policy
maintained by the Company for directors and officers, against all expense,
liability and loss (including attorneys' fees and settlement payments) that
Employee may incur by reason of any action, suit or proceeding arising from or
relating to her position as an employee, officer or director of the Company.
Employee will cooperate with the Company in the defense of any such matters.

         7. Mutual Release. (a) Employee, on behalf of herself, and her heirs,
family members, executors and assigns, hereby releases and forever discharges
Company, and its executors, officers, directors, employees, investors,
shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor
and successor corporations, from any and all existing claims, liens, demands,
causes of action, obligations, damages and liabilities, known or

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unknown, that Employee ever had, now has or may hereafter claim to have against
them, arising directly or indirectly out of, or in any way connected with or
based upon, or related in any way to her employment with the Company or her
termination therefrom including any and all claims for violation of any federal,
state or municipal statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Age Discrimination
in Employment Act of 1967; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Fair
Labor Standards Act; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; The
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Older Workers Benefit
Protection Act; the California Civil Code; the California Fair Employment and
Housing Act and Labor Code section 201, ET SEQ. and section 970, ET SEQ.; and

         (b) Company, on behalf of itself and its executors, officers,
directors, employees, investors, shareholders, administrators, affiliates,
divisions, subsidiaries, predecessor and successor corporations, and assigns,
hereby releases and forever discharges Employee, and her heirs, family members,
executors and assigns, from any and all claims, liens, demands, causes of
action, obligations, damages and liabilities, known or unknown, that Company
ever had, now has or may hereafter claim to have against her or them arising
directly or indirectly out of, or in any way connected with or based upon, or
related in any way to her employment with the Company or her termination
therefrom;

         (c) except that neither Employee nor the Company releases each other
from any claims, liens, demands, causes of action, obligations, damages and
liabilities, known or unknown, arising from, related or connected to, directly
or indirectly, present or future claims of securities fraud, breach of fiduciary
duty or similar claims against the Company and its officers and directors,
including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the causes of action as
stated in Myron Goldstein vs. Secure Computing Corporation, et al (U. S. Dist.
Court, ND Calf., C.99-20279), including any derivative actions.

         Employee agrees that the release set forth in this section shall be and
remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters
released. This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this
Agreement.

         8. Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims under ADEA. Employee acknowledges
that she is waiving and releasing any rights she may have under the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA") and that this waiver and
release is knowing and voluntary. Employee and the Company agree that this
waiver and release does not apply to any rights or claims that may arise under
ADEA after the Effective Date of this Agreement. Employee acknowledges that the
consideration given for this waiver and release Agreement is in addition to
anything of value to which Employee was already entitled. Employee further
acknowledges that she has been advised by this writing that (a) she should
consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (b) she has at least
twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Agreement; (c) she has at
least seven (7) days following the execution of this Agreement by the parties to
revoke the Agreement; and (d) this Agreement shall not be effective until the
revocation period has expired.

         9. California Civil Code Section 1542. Employee represents that she is
not aware of any claim other than the claims that are released by this
Agreement. Employee acknowledge that she has been advised by legal counsel and
is familiar with the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which
provides as follows:

                  A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH
                  THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN
                  her FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE,
                  WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED
                  her SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.

         Employee, being aware of said Code section, agrees to expressly waive
any rights she may have thereunder, as well as under any other statute or common
law principles of similar effect.

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         10. No Future Lawsuits. Employee represents that she has no lawsuits,
claims, or actions pending in her name, or on behalf of any other person or
entity, against the Company or any other person or entity referred to herein.
Employee also represents that she does not intend to bring any claims on her own
behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity against the Company or any
other person or entity referred to herein.

         11. Confidentiality. The Parties hereto agree to use their best efforts
to maintain in confidence the existence of this Agreement, the contents and
terms of this Agreement, and the consideration for this Agreement (hereinafter
collectively referred to as "Settlement Information"). The Parties hereto agree
to take every reasonable precaution to prevent disclosure of any Settlement
Information to third parties except as required by law, and agree that there
will be no publicity, directly or indirectly, concerning any Settlement
Information. The Parties hereto agree to take every precaution to disclose
Settlement Information only to those attorneys, accountants, governmental
entities, and family members who have a reasonable need to know of such
Settlement Information.

         12. No Cooperation. Employee agrees that she will not counsel or assist
any attorneys or their clients in the presentation or prosecution of any
disputes, differences, grievances, claims, charges, or complaints by any third
party against the Company and/or any officer, director, employee, agent,
representative, shareholder or attorney of the Company, unless under a subpoena
or other court order to do so.

         13. Non-Disparagement. Each Party agrees to refrain from any
defamation, libel or slander of the other, or tortious interference with each
other's contracts and relationships. All inquiries by potential future employers
of Employee will be directed to the Company's Director of Human Resources. Upon
inquiry, the Company shall only state the following: The information stated in
the mutually agreed to press release; Employee 's last position and dates of
employment.

         14. No Admission of Liability. Employee understands and acknowledges
that this Agreement constitutes a compromise and settlement of disputed claims.
No action taken by the Company hereto, either previously or in connection with
this Agreement, shall be deemed or construed to be (a) an admission of the truth
or falsity of any claims heretofore made or (b) an acknowledgment or admission
by the Company of any fault or liability whatsoever to Employee or to any third
party.

         15. Costs. The Parties shall each bear their own costs, expert fees,
attorneys' fees and other fees incurred in connection with this Agreement,
except as provided in paragraph 2 herein.

         16. Tax Consequences. The Company makes no representations or
warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payment of any sums to
Employee under the terms of this Agreement. Employee agrees and understands that
she is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state and/or federal taxes on
the sums paid hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon.

         17. Arbitration. The Parties agree that any and all disputes arising
out of the terms of this Agreement, their interpretation, and any of the matters
herein released, shall be subject to binding arbitration in Santa Clara County,
California before the American Arbitration Association under its California
Commercial Dispute Resolution Rules, or by a judge to be mutually agreed upon.
The Parties agree that the prevailing party in any arbitration shall be entitled
to injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the
arbitration award. The Parties agree that the prevailing party in any
arbitration shall be awarded its reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Employee
expressly acknowledges that she is waiving any right to a jury trial for any and
all claims covered by this Agreement.

         18. Solicitation of Employees. Employee agrees that she will not, for a
period of six (6) months immediately following the Effective Date of this
Agreement, by herself or in collaboration with others, either

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directly or indirectly initiate contact to solicit or recruit any of the
Company's employees to leave their employment, or take away such employees, or
attempt to solicit, recruit, or take away employees of the Company, either for
herself or any other person or entity.

         19. Returning Company Documents. Employee agrees on the Effective Date
of this Agreement, she shall deliver to the Company (and will not keep in her
possession, recreate or deliver to anyone else) any and all devices, records,
data, notes, reports, proposals, lists, correspondence, specifications, drawings
blueprints, sketches, materials, equipment, other documents or property, or
reproductions of any aforementioned items developed by Employee during the
course of her employment with the Company or otherwise belonging to the Company,
its successors or assigns.

         20. Company Confidential Information. Employee acknowledges that the
confidentiality provisions stated in the November 8, 1996 Secure Computing
Corporation Employment Agreement continue to be in full force and effect.

         21. Authority. The Company represents and warrants that the undersigned
has the authority to act on behalf of the Company and to bind the Company and
all who may claim through it to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Employee represents and warrants that she has the capacity to act on her own
behalf and on behalf of all who might claim through him to bind them to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each Party warrants and represents that
there are no liens or claims of lien or assignments in law or equity or
otherwise of or against any of the claims or causes of action released herein.

         22. No Representations. Employee represents that she has had the
opportunity to consult with an attorney, and has carefully read and understands
the scope and effect of the provisions of this Agreement. Employee has not
relied upon any representations or statements made by the Company which are not
specifically set forth in this Agreement.

         23. Severability. In the event that any provision hereof becomes or is
declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or
void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said
provision.

         24. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire agreement
and understanding between the Company and Employee concerning Employee's
separation from the Company and the events leading thereto and associated
therewith, and supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements and
understandings concerning Employee's relationship with the Company and her
compensation by the Company.

         25. No Oral Modification. This Agreement may only be amended in writing
signed by Employee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

         26. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California.

         27. Effective Date. This Agreement is effective seven days after it has
been signed by both parties, provided Employee has not revoked the Agreement
prior to that date, and provided Employee has returned an executed Agreement to
the Company.

         28. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and
each counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original and shall
constitute an effective, binding agreement on the part of each of the
undersigned.

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         29. Voluntary Execution of Agreement. This Agreement is executed
voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of
the Parties hereto, with the full intent of releasing all claims. The Parties
acknowledge that:

         (a)      They have read this Agreement;

         (b)      They have been represented in the preparation, negotiation,
                  and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of their own
                  choice or that they have voluntarily declined to seek such
                  counsel;

         (c)      They understand the terms and consequences of this Agreement
                  and of the releases it contains;

         (d)      They are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this
                  Agreement.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the
respective dates set forth below.

                                       SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

Dated:  June 30, 1999                  By  /s/ John McNulty
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                                       CHRISTINE HUGHES

Dated:  June 24, 1999                      /s/ Christine Hughes
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                                       5Exhibit 10.7

                                    AGREEMENT

         This Agreement is entered into between Minnesota Mining and
Manufacturing Company ("3M") and CNS, Inc. ("CNS").

                                    RECITALS

         WHEREAS, 3M and CNS entered into a Distribution Agreement with an
effective date of August 2, 1995, ("the 1995 Agreement") and

         WHEREAS, under the terms of the 1995 Agreement, 3M became CNS's
exclusive distributor of CNS's nasal dilator outside of the United States and
Canada, CNS provided product to 3M with 3M's label, either in bulk or through
packaging by CNS, and 3M licensed the Breathe Right(R) trademark from CNS, but
agreed to use 3M's trade dress, and

         WHEREAS, certain disputes and disagreements have arisen between 3M and
CNS, and 3M and CNS wish to finally resolve any such disputes or disagreements,
and

         WHEREAS, the parties now desire to amend the 1995 Agreement and change
their business relationship, and

         WHEREAS, the purpose of this new Agreement is to allow CNS to assume
the international sales and distribution of nasal dilators from 3M, to provide
for an orderly transition process for doing so, and to provide compensation to
3M for doing so, releasing certain of its rights under the 1995 Agreement.

         NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

         1. Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement is September
30, 1999.

         2. Amendment. This Agreement modifies and amends the 1995 Agreement,
and the parties deem this Agreement to be sufficient written amendment to meet
the requirements of paragraph 17G of the 1995 Agreement. The terms of this
Agreement control to the extent they are inconsistent with the terms of the 1995
Agreement.

         3. Nonexclusive Distribution. Effective on the date hereof, 3M is
authorized by CNS to continue to distribute CNS's nasal dilator strips outside
of the United States and Canada, but its distribution

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shall no longer be exclusive. Notwithstanding the foregoing, 3M shall be the
exclusive distributor of CNS nasal dilators to its current drug store and
pharmacy customers outside the United States and Canada and to Boots, Migros and
Franklin's (Australia) provided 3M maintains distribution at those customers
through March 1, 2000. 3M's exclusive distribution rights for such customers
will terminate on March 1, 2000. On that date, 3M's rights will be nonexclusive
until the termination of 3M's distribution rights on June 30, 2000, as set forth
in this Agreement. During the period from the date of this Agreement until June
30, 2000, 3M will sell no nasal dilator strips or dilators other than those
supplied to it by CNS. CNS will not send any direct communications to 3M's
exclusive customers (identified above) regarding the termination of the
Distribution Agreement or the transfer of the business prior to the
communication referenced in paragraph 13(a).

         4. Payment. Within ten business days of the effective date of this
Agreement, CNS shall pay to 3M $6,345,000.

         5. End of Sales and Distribution. On June 30, 2000, all 3M's rights of
any sort to sell or distribute CNS nasal dilators shall terminate.

         6. Non-Competition. 3M will not sell any nasal dilator devices during
the period beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2002.

         7. Fulfillment of Orders. CNS will continue to fill orders for nasal
dilators to be sold by 3M between the date of this Agreement and June 30, 2000,
and will cooperate to minimize ending inventory while assuring supply. Beginning
January 1, 2000, CNS will supply nasal dialators to fill orders received by 3M
in generic cold seal wrappers ("packaging") on a consignment basis. 3M will pay
for the nasal dilators upon 3M's sale of the nasal dilators to its customers.

         8. Remaining Inventory. To the extent any inventory of 3M packaged
dilators is left in 3M's possession or control on June 30, 2000, such inventory
shall be the sole responsibility of 3M and 3M shall destroy that inventory and
shall have no rights to sell such inventory or return such inventory to CNS. The
parties recognize and agree that the purpose of this provision is to provide an
incentive to 3M to meet its responsibilities to continue its marketing and
distribution responsibilities until the termination of its distribution rights
and responsibilities, as set forth below. By September 30, 2000, 3M will return
unsold nasal dilators in generic packaging to CNS.

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           9. Excessive Sales and Prices. In the period before June 30, 2000, 3M
shall not sell 'excessive' amounts of inventory to customers by offering prices
below 3M's original cost of CNS nasal dilators in local currency. For the
purposes of this paragraph, 'excessive' means amounts substantially in excess of
a reasonable forecast of sales by the customer. Nothing in this paragraph limits
3M's ability to promote CNS nasal dilators to consumers, for example, by
offering 'buy one get two free' or by offering a fee nasal dilator with the
purchase of other 3M products.

         10. Product Returns. Customer returns of nasal strip product will be
the responsibility of the Company -- 3M or CNS -- who originally sold that
product.

         11. Trade Fund Resolution. 3M will be responsible for any trade funding
commitments that it enters with customers for nasal strips purchased from 3M,
for example, promotional allowances, and volume incentives.

         12. License. CNS hereby licenses to 3M the use of the CNS Breathe
Right(R) trademark or trade name for use outside of the United States and Canada
for sales of products provided or to be provided to 3M by CNS for sale and
distribution. This license and 3M's use of the Breathe Right(R) trademark and
trade name shall cease on June 30, 2000.

         13. Business Transition. 3M shall make the following reasonable efforts
to arrange for the transition to CNS of its business relationships concerning
nasal dilators and of its sales and distribution of nasal dilators. To that end,
3M shall perform the following:

                  a) Provide to 3M's customers, and others assisting 3M in
         distributing nasal dilators, a written communication concerning the
         transfer of the nasal dilator business from 3M to CNS. The
         communication shall be in the form of a letter, the text of which shall
         be prepared by 3M and approved by CNS. CNS will not withhold its
         approval unreasonably. The letter will be sent by March 1, 2000 and
         will state that after June 30, 2000, Breathe Right(R) nasal dilators,
         or whatever nasal dilator strips are being sold by 3M to customers,
         shall thereafter be available from 3M's former licensor, CNS, and its
         distributor specified by CNS.

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                  b) Provide to CNS by January 1, 2000, 3M's customer lists and
         a two year sales history ending September 30, 1999. 3M will not be
         obligated to provide such customer lists and sales history if, prior to
         January 1, 2000, CNS announces an intent to be acquired or is acquired
         by a competitor of any of 3M's First Aid Dressing and First Aid
         Supplies businesses.

         14. Release. CNS and 3M hereby release each other, as well as the
directors, officers, employees and agents of the other from all claims up to the
date of this Agreement which the parties have against each other, known or
unknown, including, but not limited to, claims relating to the parties'
performance or lack thereof under the 1995 Agreement. This release does not
excuse 3M from paying for any products that have been ordered or delivered to
date, or excuse CNS from delivering ordered products.

         15. Independent Contractors. 3M and CNS are independent contractors.
They are not agents of each other, partners, joint ventures or
franchisor/franchisee. Neither has the right to bind or act on the other's
behalf.

         16. No Assignment. Neither party will assign this Agreement without the
consent of the other, except for an assignment by CNS to a successor of CNS's
nasal dilator business.

         17. No Waiver. Neither 3M nor CNS waives any of its rights provided by
this Agreement because it fails to enforce them.

         18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between 3M
and CNS regarding the amendment of the 1995 Agreement. This Agreement supersedes
any other agreement concerning such amendment and may be modified only by a
written agreement.

         19. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by Minnesota law.

         20. Dispute Resolution. Any controversy or claim arising out of or
relating to this Agreement or the 1995 Agreement, or the breach, termination or
validity thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules
of the Center of Public Resources by a single arbitrator selected by mutual
agreement of the parties from the panel of the Center for Public Resources. The
arbitration will be governed by the United States Arbitration Act.

                  a) The arbitrator shall apply Minnesota law and shall have the
         power to require specific performance, issue injunctions, declare the
         rights of the parties and award damages.

                  b) Judgment of the arbitrator may be entered by any court with
         appropriate jurisdiction.

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                  c) The arbitration hearing shall begin no more than 120 days
         from the date Notice of Arbitration is delivered to the respondent.

MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

By                                               Dated:

  Its

CNS, INC.

By                                               Dated:

  Its

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