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Citadel Security Software Signs First Channel Partner to Offer Hercules Automated Vulnerability Remediation System.


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Secure Commerce Systems Looks to Meet Growing Demand for

Vulnerability Remediation

Citadel Security Software, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB

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), a leading provider of security and privacy software for use "inside the firewall" has signed an agreement with Secure Commerce Systems(TM) (SCS), a leading network security solutions provider headquartered in Houston, Texas “Houston” redirects here. For other uses, see Houston (disambiguation).
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 to Citadel's recently announced Channel Partner Program. Under the terms of the agreement, Secure Commerce Systems will offer Citadel's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Hercules to its customers.

Hercules, which was released in version 1.5 in June, is the only solution available today that helps organizations implement the five best practices of vulnerability assessment A Department of Defense, command, or unit-level evaluation (assessment) to determine the vulnerability of a terrorist attack against an installation, unit, exercise, port, ship, residence, facility, or other site.  and remediation:

1. Identification - Identifying the systems that could be at

risk.

2. Vulnerability Assessment - Assessing the vulnerabilities on

systems that are at risk.

3. Vulnerability Review - Reviewing the vulnerabilities that

should be remediated on each system.

4. Vulnerability Remediation - Remediating the vulnerabilities to

make systems vulnerability free.

5. Vulnerability Management - A system that manages the

assessment and remediation process.

"Typically our clients are not just looking for Looking for

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 assessment services" said Daniel White, 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.  for Secure Commerce Systems. "They want resolution of their vulnerabilities. Hercules offers a valuable solution to automate the vulnerability remediation process."

"One of the biggest challenges today is how to stay ahead of the curve with an estimated 5000+ vulnerabilities projected for 2002", said Ron Newman People named Ron Newman include:
  • Ron Newman (computer programmer), an early developer of the X Window System, also known for his website on the Scientology controversy.
, COO for Secure Commerce Systems. "Companies are searching for security solutions that help them be more proactive, reduce cycle time, and help to increase the bottom line. Hercules fills a void in the security industry by offering the unique ability to automate the vulnerability remediation process. Citadel's products will make a significant and valuable addition to our overall vulnerability assessment practice."

"Secure Commerce Systems has tremendous experience with security applications and has excellent resources for which to market Hercules in an aggressive manner," said Steven B. Solomon, President and CEO of Citadel Security Software. "We're very pleased to have Secure Commerce Systems as the first member of our Channel Partner Program."

About Secure Commerce Systems

Secure Commerce Systems (SCS), a Texas Corporation, is a leading network security product and services provider of solutions required to design, manage and secure corporate network infrastructures and mission critical systems. SCS offers customers the benefits of best-in-class tools and certified network security consultants to provide comprehensive security solutions, including the GuardTower(TM) Security Control System. For more information, visit the Web site at www.securecommercesystems.com or contact us at 866 SEC COMM.

About Citadel Security Software

Citadel Security Software develops, markets and licenses computer security and privacy software for one of the fastest growing software industry segments today -- security inside the firewall. Citadel's products enable companies to enforce security policies from a single point of control across all Windows and NetWare platforms. These products remediate vulnerabilities and secure confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
steer, tip, wind, hint, lead
, applications and systems from the five classes of security vulnerabilities: software bugs, unnecessary services, unsecure accounts, back doors and mis-configurations. The products specifically address the mandates of 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 the health care and financial industries. Citadel's clients include IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. , Washington Mutual “WaMu” redirects here. For the Washington, DC radio station, see WAMU.

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, Merrill Lynch, the U.S. Navy and several large health care companies.

Safe Harbor/Forward-looking Statements:

Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including lack of Citadel operating history and the uncertainty of profitability of Citadel Security. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in CT Holdings' and Citadel's SEC reports, including CT's report on Form 1O-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001 and most recent Form 10-QSBs, as well as Citadel's Registration Statement on Form 10-SB and amendments and most recent Form 10-QSBs.
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