Alion Risk Analysis Software chosen as part of DHS Program; CounterMeasures(TM) vulnerability assessment tool selected as part of DHS equipment purchase program.MCLEAN, Va. -- Alion Science and Technology's CounterMeasures That form of military science that, by the employment of devices and/or techniques, has as its objective the impairment of the operational effectiveness of enemy activity. See also electronic warfare. (TM) risk analysis software has been chosen by the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States (DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) ) as part of the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP CEDAP Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (State & Local Government Coordination & Preparedness) CEDAP Civilian Executive Development Assignment Program ). CEDAP is a federal program to assist smaller communities in acquiring and using commercially available equipment to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorist attacks. The program makes CounterMeasures(TM) available at no cost to certain law enforcement, emergency response and related organizations. Successful applicants will receive the software along with all the training necessary to develop a basic level of proficiency. CounterMeasures(TM) addresses vulnerability and risks associated with both safety and security efforts in a variety of environments including; physical security/OSHA, critical infrastructure, information security and seaport security risks. It can assess, analyze, report and manage the risks associated with assets of an infrastructure. "CEDAP was established to assist smaller communities in acquiring and using commercially available equipment to prevent and deter terrorist attacks," said Warren Lamont, Alion Vice President. "We're proud that CounterMeasures(TM) was chosen as part of this DHS program, as we firmly believe that we can help these communities manage their risk profiles." For more information on CounterMeasures(TM) and the CEDAP program and to apply to purchase the software, visit http://countermeasures.com/CEDAP.htm. About Alion Science and Technology Alion Science and Technology (pronounced: ah-LYE-un) is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on almost 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture naval architecture, science of designing ships. A naval architect must consider especially the following factors: floatability, i.e., the ability of the ship to remain afloat while meeting the requirements of the vessel's service under normal and abnormal weather and & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. A small geographic area along Chain Bridge Road in Arlington County has a 22101 zip code and is also part of McLean. , Alion has more than 2600 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide. For more information, call 877.771.6252 or visit Alion online at www.alionscience.com. This press release contains information about management's view of Alion's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risk factors and uncertainties discussed in documents periodically filed by Alion with the SEC. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. |
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