Citadel's Internet Subsidiary Inlighten.com Announces Mark Mirken has Joined the Management Team.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999--

Citadel Technology (OTCBB: CITN) a provider of network and desktop security software products, and it's Internet e-commerce subsidiary, Inlighten.com announced today that Mark Mirken, former Senior Vice President of KSL Media, Inc. of New York, a division of True North Inc., an $11 billion media marketing company, has joined Inlighten.com as its Executive Vice President of Partners and Strategic Planning.

While at KSL, Mr. Mirken was responsible for new business development and strategic alliances. KSL's clients include: The Limited, Victoria's Secret, Revlon, Countrywide Home Loans, Alta Vista, and Egghead.com. KSL Media was the largest independent media management company until two weeks ago when the company was sold to True North, Inc., the 6th largest global media marketing company in the world, with estimated combined annual billings exceeding $11 billion. Prior to joining KSL, Mr. Mirken was Senior Vice President of The Trump Organization and Vice President of Development and Marketing for General Mills Restaurant division.

Mr. Mirken stated, "This is a unique opportunity for me to contribute my extensive relationship inventory to the multiple platforms offered by the Inlighten paradigm. By developing our brand and establishing alliances to enhance Inlighten, we will create and sustain compelling multiple on-line sites supported by proprietary intelligent software and amplified by traditional media promotions and applications."

Steve Solomon, CEO of Citadel and Chairman of Inlighten.com, stated, "Mark Mirken has long been recognized as an expert in building brand strategies with strong promotional engines and a combination of skills which will enhance all of our revenue models on a go-forward basis. We believe Mark's decision to join our management team will significantly enhance the advertising, branding, and marketing of our Inlighten products both on and off-line."

Mr. Solomon further stated, "The Inlighten team is building at a rapid speed. With the assets of Forward, our recent acquisition of 2-Lane Media and the recently announced letter of intent to acquire Broadcast Production Group (BPG) plus other key announcements we have planned for the future, we are well positioned to make Inlighten.com a leading force in the Internet and e-commerce portal community and are on track to exceed $30 million in revenue this year. We remain focused on our vision for debuting a revolutionary e-commerce experience bringing complete turn-key Internet solutions to businesses, along with products and information to businesses and individuals under the Inlighten name brand."

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The above statements that are not strictly historical facts include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially as a result of, among other things, the following, integration of the acquisitions, application of state unclaimed property or escheat laws, competition in fulfillment and rebate markets, dependence on key personnel, business interruptions, timing and delays related to distribution of an information statement based on the SEC review process, no assurances of an initial public offering based on market conditions and suitable underwriters, uncertainty relating to NASDAQ listing, implementation of Internet strategies, integration of technology, transition of selling and distribution methods, the availability of capital on terms acceptable to the Company, general economic conditions, competition, the market for the network software products, software development costs and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's public reports and filings and public statements.