Citadel Security Software's CEO to Provide Industry Perspective for Government Leaders on ''Automated Tools for FISMA Compliance''.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers First Monday First Monday is a short-lived U.S. television drama centered on the U.S. Supreme Court. Created by JAG creator Donald Bellisario, the show aired on CBS from January until May of 2002. Executive Forum DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004 CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steve Solomon to Present Luncheon Keynote at First Monday Executive Forum Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq:CDSS CDSS California Department of Social Services CDSS Clinical Decision Support Systems CDSS Country Dance and Song Society CDSS Canadian Down Syndrome Society CDSS Community Day Secondary Schools (Malawi) ), a leader in vulnerability management solutions, today announced the company's CEO, Steve Solomon, will present the luncheon keynote at the First Monday Executive Forum. This is being held in conjunction with the "Focus on Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA FISMA Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 FISMA Federal Information System Management Act ) Symposium" Monday, May 3, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Building The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. "With the complexity of government information systems increasing along with the importance of effective security management, the value of automated security compliance solutions cannot be over stated. We are fortunate to have Steve Solomon, CEO of Citadel Corporation to present the keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. on the use of technology to assist agencies in complying with FISMA at the joint FIRST MONDAY Executive Forum and the Focus on FISMA Conference Luncheon," stated Arthur F. Chantker, President of Potomac Forum, Ltd. who along with ICG ICG indocyanine green. Government is hosting the luncheon on May 4th at the Ronald Reagan Building. To help address the network security challenges facing both government and private institutions, Solomon will address "Automated Tools for FISMA Compliance." He will provide an "outside the beltway" industry view and share his security expertise on best practices for managing vulnerabilities. "Securing government information is a top priority for Congress, the Executive Branch and government agencies across all levels," Solomon says. "FISMA requires agencies to apply risk management techniques to make their computer information systems more secure. Since the law went into effect, many agency officials say they have found risk management to be an unfamiliar discipline and often difficult to apply." A regular series on the technology issues facing legislators and government leaders today, the First Monday Executive Forum is held the first Monday of several months during the year. Limited to congressional and government attendees only, First Monday is a free program. About Citadel Citadel Security Software Inc., a leader in full lifecycle vulnerability management solutions powered by AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulation) See voltage regulator. technology, helps enterprises effectively neutralize security vulnerabilities. Citadel's patent-pending, Common Criteria EAL EAL English as an Additional Language EAL Evaluation Assurance Level EAL Eastern Airlines EAL Emergency Action Level EAL Environmental Analysis Laboratory EAL Evidence Analysis Library (American Dietetic Association) 3 certified Hercules(R) technology provides users with full control over the automated remediation process, enabling efficient aggregation, prioritization and resolution of vulnerabilities detected by industry-standard vulnerability assessment tools. SecurePC(TM) and NetOFF(TM) products enable companies to enforce security policies from a single point of control. Citadel's solutions enable organizations to ensure the confidentiality of information, reduce the time and costs associated with the inefficient manual remediation process, and facilitate compliance with organizational security policies and government mandates such as, FISMA, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, and Gramm-Leach-Bliley legislation. For more information on Citadel, visit www.citadel.com, or contact the company at (214) 520-9292. Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the current economic and geopolitical ge·o·pol·i·tics n. (used with a sing. verb) 1. The study of the relationship among politics and geography, demography, and economics, especially with respect to the foreign policy of a nation. 2. a. environment, the current information technology spending trend, the uncertainty of funding of government information technology security projects, a lack of Citadel operating history, uncertainty of product acceptance, uncertainty of ability to compete effectively in a new market and the uncertainty of profitability and cash flow of Citadel, competition, intellectual property rights and dependence on key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from expectations in this press release. These and other risks are detailed in Citadel's annual report on Form 10-KSB filed for the year ended December 31, 2003. Editors Note: Citadel is a trademark and Hercules is a registered trademark of Citadel Security Software. |
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