Forrester Research Sponsors Exclusive ISE Executive Forum for the Information Security Executive of the Year National Award 2004.

ATLANTA -- Invitation-Only Two-Hour Forum Precedes Award Gala at Annual CSI Conference & Exhibition

Executive Alliance and Computer Security Institute (CSI), today announced that Forrester Research, the global leader in information security, will sponsor an exclusive ISE Executive Forum, a program of the Information Security Executive of the Year (ISE) National Award (TM) 2004, at the CSI 31st Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. on November 8, 2004. The ISE Executive Forum will be moderated by Michael Rasmussen, CISSP, and principal analyst for Information Risk/Compliance Management with Forrester Research.

The invitation-only ISE Executive Forum brings together the ISE National 2004 Nominees and industry leaders for a two-hour discussion on key issues impacting the industry. Following the first hour-long facilitated panel discussion, the audience will participate in round-table discussions with the panelists. The impressive panel of speakers includes:

--Rich Baich, CISO of ChoicePoint

--Paul Huesken, director of Information Assurance for The Coca-Cola Company

--CISO of an international retailer

"Executive Alliance is pleased to partner with Forrester Research, a recognized and respected independent technology research company, to launch this premier forum for information security executives in 2004," said Marci McCarthy, CEO of Executive Alliance. "Together we are fostering an environment for innovative exchange between our ISE National Award 2004 nominees and industry thought leaders."

Rasmussen added, "Forrester Research provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about technology's impact on business. By aligning with Executive Alliance for this forum, we are furthering our mission to collaborate with business, marketing, and IT professionals and ensure that their technology investments match their business goals."

For more information about the ISE Executive Forum, please contact 404.982.8562 or email [e-mail]. Individual tickets to the Award Gala are $65 and tables of 10 are available for $650. To RSVP visit www.gocsi.com or for more information, visit http://www.infosecaward.com.

About Forrester Research

Forrester is an independent technology research company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about technology's impact on business. Business, marketing, and IT professionals worldwide collaborate with Forrester to align their technology investments with their business goals. Forrester offers products and services in four major areas: Research, Data, Consulting, and Community. Established in 1983, Forrester is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass. For additional information, visit www.forrester.com.

About Information Security Executive of the Year National Award

Based upon the success of regional ISE Award Galas, the ISE National Award recognizes outstanding leadership in the field of information security and honors exemplary achievement and excellence in managing enterprise-wide Internet and network security systems. Nominees are information security pioneers from private, public, government and academic institutions who have made contributions to the business community and economy. This award is brought to the national business and technology communities by the following: Presenting Gigabyte and Member's Choice Sponsor: Symantec; MegaByte Sponsor: Lancope; KiloByte Sponsors: Courion, PatchLink, netForensics and Qualys; Executive Forum Sponsor: Forrester Research; Association Sponsor: InfraGard; Media Sponsors: CMP Media, which includes Network Computing, Network Magazine and Secure Enterprise. ISE Executive Forum Sponsor: Forrester Research; and Official Governing Body for the ISE Judges: Institute for Applied Network Security. For more information about this prestigious award, visit www.infosecaward.com.

About Executive Alliance

Executive Alliance is the premier organization for creating leadership-recognition forums to facilitate relationship development within a network of peers and to strengthen executive relationships within an industry. Through an extensive platform of collaborative events, which include Industry Award Events, Summits, Roundtables and Private Receptions, Executive Alliance provides an interactive community forum, filling a vital void for today's executive. For more information about the Executive Alliance and its upcoming events, please call [phone], email [e-mail] or visit www.executivealliance.org.