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Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) (NASDAQ: ISSX), the worldwide leader in preemptive, enterprise security, today announced that Hyatt Hotels & Resorts will replace its existing security software with ISS' Proventia(R) Network Multi-Function Security appliance in all of its hotels in the United States. Proventia Multi-Function Security appliances are powerful, cost-effective, easy-to-use devices that stop viruses, worms, hackers, spam and unwanted Web content before they can compromise vital business assets or impact network uptime and productivity. "The network security of our hotels and the Hyatt enterprise is of great importance to us," said Robert Bansfield, AVP - Information Technology, Hyatt. "By deploying ISS' multi-function security appliance in our hotels, we are confident that Hyatt's networks will be well-shielded from the various dangers lurking on the Internet since ISS' security technology is focused on protecting against vulnerabilities rather than known exploits." "Having already implemented ISS intrusion prevention and vulnerability assessment products at its corporate offices, the transition to ISS protection within its U.S. hotels is the next logical step for Hyatt," said Larry Costanza, senior vice president of Americas sales for Internet Security Systems. "Much like Hyatt, ISS has always maintained a unique focus on quality and impeccable customer service, making us an inevitable choice for Hyatt in its pursuit of a top-notch solution to protect its business and customers from security breaches." Hyatt is implementing ISS' Proventia Multi-Function Security appliance in order to help the organization comply with the VISA Cardholder Information Security Program (CISP), which is required of all entities that store, process or transmit Visa cardholder data. In order to comply with Visa's CISP program, one of Hyatt's 2006 corporate directives was to deploy an intrusion prevention system (IPS) at every U.S. hotel location. Hyatt chose the Proventia Multi-Function Security appliance due to its integrated design, which combines the functionality of three separate security devices required by Hyatt (IPS, firewall and Web content filtering) into a single appliance with added features for VPN, anti-virus and anti-spam technologies. ISS also incorporates its unique Virus Prevention System (VPS) technology into its multi-function appliances to complement existing anti-virus capabilities. Unlike traditional anti-virus products, VPS technology is behavioral-based and does not rely on signature updates to stop viruses, worms and malicious code from impacting a network. Proventia Multi-Function Security appliances are well-suited for implementation in remote and branch offices of enterprises where security professionals can cost-effectively deploy the appliances and know that their assets will be safe without the compromise of legitimate business traffic or the need for specialized in-house security resources. The appliances are ideal for an organization like Hyatt that has hotel locations of varying sizes around the world. In addition to the cost and resource savings that Hyatt is experiencing with ISS' multi-function security appliance, the company is also benefiting from the central management capabilities of the product. Through ISS' Proventia Management SiteProtector(TM) console, Hyatt can control, monitor and report on its entire information security infrastructure through one easy-to-use interface, further simplifying security and compliance procedures. For more details on ISS' Proventia Network Multi-Function Security appliance, please go to: http://www.iss.net/products_services/ enterprise_protection/proventia/m_series.php (Due to its length, this URL may need to be copied/pasted into your Internet browser's address field. Remove the extra space if one exists.) About Internet Security Systems, Inc. Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is the trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, providing preemptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. An established leader in security since 1994, ISS' integrated security platform automatically protects against both known and unknown threats, keeping networks up and running and shielding customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force(R) research and development team - the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. ISS' product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed and Professional Security Services. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362. About Global Hyatt Corporation There are 215 Hyatt branded hotels and resorts (over 90,000 rooms) in 44 countries around the world, operating under the Hyatt(R), Hyatt Regency(R), Grand Hyatt(R) and Park Hyatt(R) brands. Currently, there are an additional 32 Hyatt hotels and resorts under development, including 11 new hotels in China. Hyatt Corporation (domestic U.S., Canada and Caribbean hotels) and Hyatt International Corporation (international properties) are subsidiaries of Chicago-based Global Hyatt Corporation. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operators of the Hyatt Vacation Club (timeshare and fractional residential product), Hyatt Equities, L.L.C. (hotel ownership), Select Hotel Group L.L.C. (which owns, operates and franchises AmeriSuites hotels, Hyatt Place and Summerfield Suites hotels) and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc. (which franchises Hawthorn Suites, and Microtel Inns and Suites). From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234 or logging onto www.hyatt.com. Internet Security Systems and SiteProtector are trademarks and Proventia and X-Force are registered trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. All other companies and products mentioned are trademarks and property of their respective owners.