CORRECTED: ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Congress Approval of Cyber Security Funds.

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--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2002

TOPIC: Congress approved the allocation of nearly $1 billion for computer security research, according to an article by The Associated Press. The U.S. House of Representatives chose to support the Cyber Security Research and Development Act (CSRDA), which will allocate approximately $900 million over the next five years to colleges and universities to create security centers, provide training and pay for research. The measure was already approved by the Senate and will be passed to President Bush for his signature.

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W. Wyatt Starnes brings exceptional vision and more than 27 years of well-honed experience in all phases of management to Tripwire, Inc. Starnes is responsible for creating the environment, momentum, and strategic relationships that enable the company to deliver superior products that protect data and network integrity in today's Internet-driven economies. With extensive background in security technology and critical security infrastructure issues, Starnes has been requested to counsel the government on numerous occasions including testifying before the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Space regarding Senate Bill 2182: the Cyber Security Research and Development Act, and Senate Bill 2037: the Science and Technology Emergency Mobilization Act, also known as the "NetGuard" initiative. Considered an expert in cyber security by top government officials, Starnes recently counseled special advisor to President George W. Bush on cyber space security, Richard Clarke, about effective security solutions to protect the nation's government agencies and businesses against cyber attacks. Starnes also servs on the Board of Directors for Oregon RAINS, an industry-led initiative working to contribute to U.S. national defense and homeland security. PR: J.P. Szambelan, 503-478-1406, [e-mail]

A world renowned expert in data protection, privacy, and information security, Stephen Cobb has written over 20 books and hundreds of articles on information technology. He has been the advisor to Global 1000 companies and government agencies on data protection and security issues for over a decade. A successful entrepreneur, Stephen Cobb was co-founder of InfoSec Labs and is now VP of Research & Education at ePrivacy Group, a privacy consulting, training, and technology company. He is a certified information security professional (CISSP). 904-824-6740, [e-mail]

Professor Karen Forcht, of James Madison University, CIS/OM Program, College of Business, has 18 years of teaching in MIS programs in Colleges of Business. She has been a consultant to the U.S. government on computer security and has taught on-line courses at graduate level in information security. 540-568-3057

Professor Lance J. Hoffman, of George Washington University, Department of Computer Science, is known for his pioneering research on computer security and risk analysis, and for his interdisciplinary work in computer privacy issues. Professor of Computer Science at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. and Founder of the School of Engineering's Cyberspace Policy Institute, he is in charge of the computer security graduate program in computer science. He is the author or editor of five books and numerous articles on computer security and privacy. His most recent readings book, Building in Big Brother, was the first book devoted to the topic of cryptography policy. 202-994-4955

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