Announcing the Launch of The Security Network; Lou Kelly Serves as Executive Director.

SAN DIEGO -- The Security Network(SM) is formally launching operations today. The non-profit organization, which will be located in San Diego -- one of the leading centers in the U.S. for the development of security technologies -- will bring together key constituents to promote the development of dual-usage security technologies and for the development and implementation of effective regional security. An outgrowth of the 1st annual The Security Summit(SM) held in San Diego July 1, 2004, The Security Network operates as a public/private partnership, with funding from member companies, individuals and state and federal agencies. It is designed to conduct itself as a highly ethical, non-partisan organization focused on the long term security interests of the industry and the country.

Lou Kelly, chairman of the CCAT Executive Board and president of Lockheed ORINCON Technologies, serves as executive director of The Security Network. His primary duties are to ensure coordination between the Executive Board, the Advisory Committee and the activities undertaken by the SIGs (Special Interest Groups), to promote policies and legislation that further the development of dual-usage security technologies and effective regional security, and to promote The Security Network and The Security Summit nationwide.

"Our goal is to build an all-inclusive network that brings together public and private industry with the appropriate government and academic institutions," explains Kelly. "The Security Network supports these institutions in working together to gain greater visibility of what others are doing and develop a broader understanding of future regional security needs. It also allows member institutions to pursue grants for developing future capabilities in the San Diego area that could ultimately be deployed on a national basis."

Goals and Objectives

Within the broad scope of its mission, The Security Network focuses on four primary areas:

--Promote the development of dual-usage security technologies needed by both public and private sectors to create effective regional security.

--Operate as a national test bed resource through grants from state and federal agencies.

--Promote the development and implementation of an actionable regional security plan by developing, testing and implementing new security concepts, procedures, technologies and services.

--Serve as the organizer and lead sponsor of the annual The Security Summit, as well as on-going events, including Special Interest Groups (SIGs), in order to advance national effectiveness in regional security.

The Security Network sponsors Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to address areas of concern such as border, port, transportation, critical infrastructure, healthcare and first responder security, as well as security command structure/system architecture and commercial and residential security. These SIGs serve as the primary organizations for ongoing dialog, analysis, information exchange and strategy development associated with each major element of regional security. SIG members will include individuals representing federal, state and local government and the military as well as universities and corporations.

Management Structure

Kelly sits on the Executive Board with Michael Jones, president of ProFinance Associates, Inc., who serves as the first chair of the Board. Other members of the Executive Board include Jackie Townsend, CEO of Townsend Inc., John McNeece, managing partner of the Business Practice Group at Luce Forward, Dennis Kenneally, major general (ret.), California Army National Guard, Jessie J. Knight, Jr., president of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Ronne Froman, CEO of the San Diego/Imperial County American Red Cross.

The Advisory Committee will include senior-level representatives from the San Diego Office of Homeland Security, San Diego Sheriff and Police Departments, FBI, SPAWAR, TSA and other government and military agencies, along with representatives from university and corporate sponsors. It will provide guidance and contacts for the executive director, the Executive Board and the SIGs and will serve as a top-level forum for key stakeholders to discuss issues, plans and strategies related to regional security issues.

"The Security Network takes a comprehensive view of the development of regional security technology, including military and homeland security applications, as well as corporate security," says Michael Jones. "As a hotbed of activity for the software, security, biotechnology and telecommunications industries, we believe that San Diego will be recognized as one of the preeminent regions for the development of dual-usage security technology across multiple industry segments. Moreover, we hope that The Security Network will attract member companies and individuals from across the United States."

Sponsorships

In order to ensure the broadest possible inclusion, The Security Network is actively seeking sponsorships from corporations, government agencies, universities, public institutions and individual memberships. Sponsorships at the organizational level will include rotating membership on the Advisory Committee, participation in the SIGs and the opportunity to play an important role in shaping the development of regional security in the San Diego region and potentially other regions later. Individual sponsors will also have the opportunity to participate in the SIGs. Some events will be open only to members and sponsors of The Security Network. For more information on becoming an individual member, please register at our website www.thesecuritynetwork.org. For corporate sponsorship, please call The Security Network information line at 858-431-5026.

About The Security Network

Founded in November 2004 as a natural extension of The Security Summit signature event, the mission of The Security Network is to advance U.S. security by "Fostering Innovation Through Collaboration" on a national level. As a non-profit, non-partisan organization, The Security Network will promote rapid commercialization of dual-usage security technologies, development of effective regional security plans and programs, and operate as a national test bed resource. For more information on The Security Network, visit www.thesecuritynetwork.org.