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Leading Provider of Data Loss Prevention Solutions Joins Efforts to Positively Impact Global Cyber Security Policy ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the only public policy and advocacy group dedicated exclusively to cyber security, today announced that Vontu, Inc., the leader in data loss prevention solutions, has joined the Alliance as a Principal member. Vontu will have a strategic level of participation in CSIA, uniting with other industry leaders to enhance global cyber security through public policy, education, awareness and technology. Vontu is already active in addressing information security issues on a national level. Vontu CEO Joseph Ansanelli has testified several times before Congress on privacy and security topics and is currently working with Congressional representatives on bills that address identity theft. "Every breach of personal information is another reason for consumers to lose trust in our information systems. CSIA believes the right approach to securing sensitive personal data requires a blend of appropriate policies, technical expertise and security technologies that address both internal and external threats," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of CSIA. "Mr. Ansanelli's data loss prevention expertise and prior work with Congress will be extremely valuable as CSIA continues to work with business leaders and lawmakers on the development of national policies to reduce identity theft, protect consumer privacy, and ensure the safekeeping of personally identifiable information." "CSIA has a proven track record of having a real and positive impact on key information security policy issues," said Joseph Ansanelli, CEO and Chairman of Vontu. "We look forward to adding what we've learned working with Fortune 500 companies on their data security to the CSIA's efforts. We are honored that we were invited to join CSIA along with other leading information security companies." CSIA's members provide the industry insights, technical expertise, depth and focus to help government leaders here and abroad better understand the issues around cyber security policy. To date, CSIA has made a positive impact on key IT security issues, including the role of information security in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; the definition and elimination of spyware; and the creation of an Assistant Secretary position for Cyber Security and Telecommunications at the Department of Homeland Security. Other CSIA membership tiers include Charter membership and Affiliate membership with different levels for Large Enterprise Partners and Emerging Security Partners. If you are interested in joining the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, please visit http://www.csialliance.org/ for more information. Vontu will be hosting a Webcast on upcoming data privacy regulations, "Data Privacy and Security Legislative Update" on October 25, 2005 featuring Paul Kurtz of CSIA and Joseph Ansanelli of Vontu. Join this Webcast for an informative discussion on upcoming legislation and how this will impact consumers and businesses. Please visit http://www.vontu.com/ to register for this Webcast. About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance CSIA is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to enhancing global cyber security through public policy, education, awareness and technology. The organization is led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, who offer the technical expertise, depth and focus to encourage a better understanding of cyber security issues. It is the belief of the CSIA that a comprehensive approach to ensuring the security, integrity and availability of global information systems is fundamental to national and economic stability. To learn more about the CSIA, please visit our Web site at http://www.csialliance.org/ or call +1-703-894-2742. Members of the CSIA include BindView Corp. (NASDAQ:BVEW); Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP); Citadel Security Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CDSS); Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR), Surety, Inc.; Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC and Vontu, Inc. About Vontu, Inc. Vontu delivers the industry's only Data Loss Prevention solution that discovers exposed confidential information on shared network drives, monitors all network traffic for confidential communications, and blocks select web and email communications. Vontu enables organizations to reduce financial risk, protect customer loyalty, and ensure compliance with government regulations. Vontu customers include Global 2000 companies in financial services, insurance, high technology, retail, telecommunications, manufacturing, media, and healthcare, as well as large government agencies. Vontu was awarded the Computerworld Innovative Technology Award 2004. For more information, please visit http://www.vontu.com/. CONTACT: Stacy Simpson of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1528, , for CSIA, or Nicole Catalano of Atomic PR, +1-415-402-0230, , for Vontu. DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance CONTACT: Stacy Simpson of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1528, , for CSIA, or Nicole Catalano of Atomic PR, +1-415-402-0230, , for Vontu Web site: http://www.csialliance.org/ http://www.vontu.com/

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