Brink's Internet Security New Intrusion Detection Service for Corporate Networks.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 23, 2001

Hyperon, Inc., a leader in Internet and data security services, announces its alliance with the Brink's(R) security giant to introduce Brink's Internet Security(TM).

This alliance marks the first entry by a national security monitoring firm into intrusion detection services for corporate computer networks.

The monitored services of Brink's Internet Security are designed to help protect a company's vital data and network assets from both internal and external intruders. With cyber attacks estimated to occur at a rate of more than once per second on the Internet, Brink's Internet Security will assist companies in their efforts to protect their intellectual property.

This alliance addresses the rapidly growing, potentially devastating problem of unauthorized breaches of security in corporate computer networks.

Brink's Internet Security offers a high value, turnkey solution for firms that need state-of-the-art protection, but cannot afford to have full-time information security specialists. Brink's Internet Security combines Hyperon's advanced intrusion detection technology with Brink's strong operational infrastructure, including its Underwriters Laboratories-listed alarm monitoring center.

Brink's Internet Security technicians install a sophisticated Intrusion Detection System (IDS) on a client's network. The system monitors the corporate network for intrusions, 24 hours a day, and communicates with a secure, off-site monitoring center staffed by licensed security professionals.

If an incident is detected, the Brink's Internet Security experts respond to the event in real time. High-profile intrusions last year at well-known businesses and governmental agencies have highlighted the need for the advanced, reliable security monitoring offered by Brink's Internet Security.

Brink's Internet Security offers several levels of security services, from monitoring and client notification, to monitoring and technical assistance both remote and on-site, to help protect client networks. Customers can take advantage of this sophisticated infrastructure and feel confident that the security of their computer network is "Protected by Brink's."

Jim Molini, CISSP, CEO of Hyperon Inc., said "Brink's Internet Security is unmatched in the intrusion detection service marketplace because of our technical sophistication, easy turnkey installation and around-the-clock network protection - all provided by a professional team of security specialists."

"Our monitored service sets a new standard for security and reliability in the field of intrusion detection," said Molini. "We believe that the entire computer security industry will benefit from the strong Brink's emphasis on reliability, customer service and what is undoubtedly one of the finest alarm monitoring centers in the world."

Molini is a senior information security executive whose company serves international clientele in banking, aerospace and other commercial sectors. He was formerly Vice President of Data Security at First USA Bank. Before that, he had a distinguished career in computer security with the Space Shuttle program and various other NASA projects.

In 1991, he was project leader for a program to develop the first intrusion detection system used by NASA. Molini spearheaded the creation of Brink's Internet Security with a team of equally experienced Certified Information Systems Security Professionals.

Bob Allen, Chief Operating Officer, Brink's Home Security(R), said, "Brink's has been a trusted name in security services for over 140 years. Hyperon has proven itself as a leader in data security, intrusion detection and incident handling and shares our customer service orientation. This is an ideal match of core competencies resulting in a service that is essential to corporate computer network security."

Brink's Internet Security is headquartered at Hyperon, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. Brink's Internet Security is an alliance between Hyperon, Inc. and Brink's Home Security. Brink's, Incorporated and Brink's Home Security, Inc. are wholly owned subsidiaries of The Pittston Company (NYSE:PZB-News).

For more information about Brink's Internet Security, go to http://www.brinksinternetsecurity.com, e-mail at [e-mail] or call: 888/497-3766.