Crossroads Systems Joins Cyber Security Industry Alliance.

AUSTIN, Texas & ARLINGTON, Va. -- Crossroads Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets:CRDS), a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions, today announced it has joined the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA) as a principal member. CSIA is the only advocacy group dedicated to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness. Rob Sims, CEO and President of Crossroads Systems, joins other notable CEOs in a global effort to provide a comprehensive approach to information security.

"Our membership in CSIA reinforces Crossroads' stanch commitment to working with other security providers to offer solutions that address important compliance requirements and safeguard vital data," said Rob Sims, President and CEO of Crossroads Systems. "By actively engaging the campaign for global cyber security, Crossroads Systems brings a unique perspective focused on the confluence of storage and security so that data can be protected in a logical manner whilst at rest. Further, Crossroads is committed to developing simple, integrated and cost-efficient solutions that enable companies and governmental agencies of all sizes to have secure, resilient and accessible data -- anytime, anywhere. Our key objective is for Business Information Assurance solutions to be easily and seamlessly deployed globally. I look forward to working closely with CSIA and its host of member companies."

Crossroads Systems' BIA initiative wholly aligns with CSIA's mission of ensuring global data protection & enterprise information assurance. Crossroads' BIA focus works toward the common goal of creating powerful, comprehensive policies and solutions that provide true data protection. Crossroads sees effective, long-term protection as an essential element to guarantee not only the resiliency of information, but more importantly, the overall global economy. As a principal member of CSIA, Crossroads will provide expert IT security counsel for existing and upcoming cyber security legislation.

"We are proud to welcome Crossroads Systems as the newest member of the Cyber Security Industry Alliance," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of CSIA. "With its expertise in helping businesses store, manage and secure critical information assets to ensure both network resiliency and information integrity, Crossroads Systems will provide valuable insight to CSIA as we work with policymakers to minimize corporate and government breaches of personal and business data and increase consumer confidence in the reliability of our information systems."

Crossroads enrollment into the CSIA coincides with another advocacy effort to ensure global cyber security, the National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Both Crossroads and CSIA are avid supporters of the program -- an initiative organized each October by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to promote online safety for home users, small businesses, students and educators. Supporters of NCSA and the month's activities include representatives from federal, state and local government and the education and business communities.

About Crossroads Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Crossroads Systems is a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions. Solutions from Crossroads serve the growing needs of data storage, business continuity, disaster recovery, information protection, risk management and business information assurance markets. Crossroads' offerings are designed to help companies store, manage and ensure the security, resiliency and access to their critical enterprise information. Crossroads' products are embedded in solutions from companies such as EMC, HP, Quantum and SUN. Crossroads (CRDS.PK) is currently traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and is a member of several key industry associations such as the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). For more information about Crossroads Systems, please visit www.crossroads.com or call 1-866-BUY-CRDS / 1-866-289-2737.

About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance

The Cyber Security Industry Alliance is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to ensuring the privacy, reliability and integrity of information systems through public policy, technology, education and awareness. Led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, CSIA believes a comprehensive approach to information system security is vital to the stability of the global economy. Visit our web site at www.csialliance.org.

Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc.; CA, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Citadel Security Software Inc. (CDSS:OTC); Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Crossroads Systems (Pink Sheets:CRDS); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); F-Secure Corporation (HEX:FSC1V); Fortinet, Inc.; Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); Mirage Networks; PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR); Surety, Inc.; SurfControl Plc (LSE:SRF); Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC; and Vontu, Inc.

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