BrassRing Achieves TruSecure Certification.

Business Editors

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2003

BrassRing, the leading provider of talent management solutions, today announced that it has been designated a TruSecure(R) Certified Enterprise by TruSecure Corporation, a worldwide leader in managed security and assurance solutions for Internet connected organizations. TruSecure Certification demonstrates that a company employs a proactive program to maintain system security and integrity.

To be certified under this program, BrassRing passed all phases of the TruSecure Certification process, which address:

-- The physical environment of BrassRing's critical devices, including all security features, power sources, ventilation and backup systems;

-- Connectivity devices, including routers, firewalls, modems and wiring;

-- The computing devices and operating systems in use; and

-- Human factors, including BrassRing's security policies, management procedures and training.

"TruSecure's Enterprise services were created for companies like BrassRing that have no tolerance for the corruption or loss of mission-critical data by malicious code exploits or human error," said Bob Flinton, director of product marketing for TruSecure Corporation. "By working with TruSecure and its experts, BrassRing can leverage the people and products already in place, improving its return on investment in security measures so that it can focus on its core business competencies."

"BrassRing has always led the industry in protecting the interests of both companies recruiting for talent and candidates seeking employment," said Deborah Besemer, president and CEO of BrassRing. "BrassRing's TruSecure Certification reflects our company's commitment to the security of our clients' systems and data. This certification is just another reason for companies to implement BrassRing technology with complete confidence."

About TruSecure

TruSecure is the leading security intelligence and services provider, offering the only fully integrated enterprise risk management services on the market. TruSecure's unique blend of proactive risk reduction with real-time security management, monitoring and response assures continuous security of critical business information assets. TruSecure Certification has become a globally recognized symbol of commitment to effective information security in an interconnected economy. Additionally, TruSecure owns the independently operated ISCA Labs(R) and Information Security(R) magazine. Headquartered in Herndon, VA, TruSecure protects more than 700 sites worldwide, with operations in North America, Central America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

For more information about TruSecure Corporation, visit www.TruSecure.com.

About BrassRing

BrassRing delivers talent management solutions that help companies engage people. The company offers clients a custom blend of recruitment software, talent consulting, talent acquisition products and recruitment process management. The world's most diverse and successful organizations rely on BrassRing's talent management expertise to achieve competitive advantage. Investors in BrassRing LLC and its affiliates include The Washington Post Company, Tribune Company, Gannett Co., Inc., and Accel Partners. BrassRing has earned a number of prestigious industry awards, including Upside's 2001 Hot 100 List of Privately Held Companies, IDC's list of the Top 10 eRecruiting providers, Forbes Magazine's Best-of-the-Web 2001 directory, Information Week's Top 100 ASPs, HR Executive's Top 10 New Products of the Year, CAREERXROADS Top Online Employment Site and WEDDLE'S User's Choice Award.

For more information about BrassRing, visit www.BrassRing.com. ks in concert