Configuresoft Security Policy Expert Joins ICBA and Microsoft Seminar Series; Chris Farrow to Discuss Best Practices for Implementing Continuous Compliance Tools to Manage Data Security Risk.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Configuresoft, an innovator in systems management technology and the creator of enterprise continuous compliance management, today announced that Chris Farrow, director of Configuresoft's Center for Policy & Compliance (CP&C), will join the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Microsoft Corp. on a seminar series titled, "Data Security Risk Management" for the financial services sector. Mr. Farrow will share his expertise on regulatory compliance and its impact on the community banking industry.

ICBA is partnering with Microsoft to offer data security risk management seminars designed to provide the latest information on data security vulnerabilities, bank responsibilities, and risk management strategies and tools to better protect banks and their customers.

"Regulations impose new responsibilities on executives, board members, audit committees, auditors and lawyers to control access to and ensure the security of financial data. Chris Farrow understands the impact of these new responsibilities and will offer valuable insight for our nationwide educational series. The CP&C's in-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and industry best practices provides community banks the guidance they need to better manage their enterprises," said Viveca Ware, director, payments policy, ICBA.

Community banks must not only ensure that mission-critical business applications are secure, but also feel confident that they are continuously meeting regulatory and policy compliance requirements. By understanding security risk and security best practices, IT can better develop business processes based on day-to-day activities and enforce these policies to recognized auditing standards.

Who:       Chris Farrow, director, Configuresoft's Center for Policy &
            Compliance (CP&C)
What:      "Data Security Risk Management"
           Microsoft and ICBA Education Series
When:      Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Where:     Embassy Suites Nashville Airport, Nashville, TN

When:      Thursday, April 27, 2006
Where:     Hilton Atlanta Airport, Atlanta, GA

When:      Thursday, May 4, 2006
Where:     Embassy Suites Outdoor World DFW Airport, Dallas, TX

When:      Tuesday, May 9, 2006
Where:     Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA

When:      Thursday, May 16, 2006
Where:     Hilton Seattle Airport, Seattle, WA

More info: http://www.icba.org/msdatasecurity

About Chris Farrow

With more than 16 years of experience in systems engineering and security, Chris Farrow has helped many Fortune 1000 companies secure their infrastructures. His background crosses several industries including investment banking, manufacturing, healthcare, the US Marine Corps and software development. Currently, Mr. Farrow serves as the founder and Director of the Center for Policy & Compliance, a Research and Advisory group created by Configuresoft to relieve organizations of the burden of becoming security experts and instead allow them to focus attention on their businesses. An industry resource on the topics of intrusion detection, network security management and vulnerability assessment technologies, Mr. Farrow has publicly spoken at numerous conferences including Black Hat, SANS, Gartner IT-Expo, FIAC, InfoSec, ISSA and ISACA. Mr. Farrow participates as a SANS local mentor and leads various SANS Stay Sharp. He holds various certifications from (ISC)2, ISACA, SANS/GIAC, Microsoft and Novell.

About Configuresoft's Center for Policy & Compliance

Configuresoft's Center for Policy & Compliance (CP&C) comprises a team of security and policy experts, IT auditors and early contributors to the Federal mandates and industry best practices. While the goal includes helping companies better understand and evaluate the security of their distributed environment, the driving factor behind the CP&C is to help the market gain a better understanding of the tools that can help businesses plan and implement automated strategies that effectively address regulatory and policy compliance issues.

About ICBA

The Independent Community Bankers of America represents the largest constituency of community banks of all sizes and charter types in the nation, and is dedicated exclusively to protecting the interests of the community banking industry. ICBA aggregates the power of its members to provide:

--a voice for community banking interests in Washington,

--resources to enhance community bank education and marketability, and

--profitability options to help community banks compete in an ever-changing marketplace.

About Configuresoft

Configuresoft is an innovator in systems management technology, ensuring continuous compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The Company's enterprise configuration, compliance and remediation products address both operations and IT security. Customers around the world, including BP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Citigroup, the U.S. Army, and 11 of the 25 largest organizations, rely on Configuresoft Enterprise Configuration Manager's quick deployment and immediate ROI. To contact Configuresoft, please call (888) U-CONFIG (888-826-6344) or visit www.configuresoft.com.