Citadel Security Software to Present at EDUCAUSE Security Conference; CTO Carl Banzhof to Present on IT Risk Management Strategies.

Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq:CDSS)

A[micro]   Who:         Carl Banzhof, CTO, Citadel Security Software

A[micro]   What:        Leading security expert provides insights into
                 information technology risk management strategies

A[micro]   Where:       EDUCAUSE Security Conference, Washington, D.C.

A[micro]   When:        Monday, April 4, 2005, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

A[micro]   Title:       Evolving IT Risk Management From Tactical to
                 Strategic

A[micro]   Abstract:    The cost of recovering from security incidents is
                 escalating. The problems of keeping systems secure
                 and costs down are compounded by the rapid increase
                 in threats and vulnerabilities, as well as compliance
                 with government mandates. Enterprise approaches to
                 risk management are challenging or some times
                 resisted because of the decentralized or distributed
                 environments characteristic of colleges and
                 universities. Organizations need a strategic approach
                 to managing IT Security risk that is centralized,
                 policy-driven and proactive. This session will
                 describe approaches to address these challenges.

About Citadel

Citadel Security Software Inc., a leader in enterprise vulnerability management solutions powered by AVR technology, helps enterprises effectively neutralize security vulnerabilities. Citadel's patent-pending, Common Criteria EAL 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 and Gramm-Leach-Bliley legislation. For more information on Citadel, visit www.citadel.com, or contact the company at [phone].

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Editors Note: Citadel is a trademark and Hercules(R) is a registered trademark of Citadel Security Software.