``Captain Zap'' Announces New Internet Security Initiative.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2000

Ian A. Murphy (a.k.a. "Captain Zap"), a former professional hacker and founder of IAM/Secure Data Systems, Inc., announces an initiative to educate the general public in Internet security threats and provide products for protection.

Mr. Murphy stated, "There is no real Internet security or control. The public is grossly out of touch and patently ignorant about Internet security issues that affect them each and everyday. The threat to individual privacy has reached unprecedented levels. Our new initiative is twofold: first; educate the public and second; provide them with the tools to protect their privacy."

According to Mr. Murphy, educational programs termed Computers And Responsible Ethics (C.A.R.E.), are designed for a number of groups including: schools aged (K-12); large and small businesses; seniors; and adult Internet users. Captain Zap approved security tools, in the form of computer software and hardware, will be sold through a web site that will be announced soon.

Mr. Murphy will draw upon his extensive network security experience in developing and marketing a uniquely sophisticated line of products for the Internet user. Mr. Murphy expanded, "We believe a limited number of products available today offer only a limited degree of protection from viruses and hackers. The truth of the matter is that an individual's computer is protected from viruses that have been found, assuming your virus protection software is updated; it does not protect you from future viruses, at least to my present knowledge. Also, the advent of cable modems and broadband technologies has opened up all kinds of really scary intrusion threats to those users." Currently, IAM Secure Data Systems is testing and evaluating various software/hardware programs for performance against threats. Product testing results are expected to be completed in six to eight weeks.

IAM Secure Data Systems, formed in 1982, specializes in computer security analysis, threat detection, countermeasures, and surveillance. IAM Secure Data Systems clients include U.S. Government, Department of Defense, major airlines, banking, telecommunications, and software engineering firms.

Ian Murphy gained national recognition in 1982 when he was convicted of being America's first computer hacker. Mr. Murphy was responsible for tapping into the AT&T mainframe computers and changing the clocks so phone customers would receive the lowest available rates. The movie Sneakers, starring Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, and Sidney Poitier is said to be based on the activities of "Captain Zap."

Murphy has made multiple appearances on Nightline, 60 minutes, Good Morning America, Eye on America, and CBS This Morning. Murphy is regularly contacted for his unique commentary by such industry journals as Information Week, Computer World, Investor Business Daily, and others. He has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Omni, People and other leading magazine and newspapers. His published papers include the bellwether paper on "Classified "Tempest" Eavesdropping Techniques - Who's Listening?" and the ground breaking electronic surveillance expose "E.D.I.T.: The Radio Shack Reality!"

IAM Secure Data Systems is located in Oldsmar, Florida. The company develops computer and facility security services worldwide. For additional information on IAM Secure Data Systems call 727-772-1865.