Foundstone Presents Techno-Security 2001; Computer Security Conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on April 22-25.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 13, 2000

Foundstone Inc., the premier provider of security services and education, Wednesday announced Techno-Security 2001, a four-day computer security conference and exhibition to be held in Myrtle Beach, S.C., starting on April 22.

Foundstone will be hosting the conference for TheTrainingCo., which has organized this event since 1999.

George Kurtz, CEO of Foundstone and co-author of the best-selling book, "Hacking Exposed" will be Tuesday's keynote speaker. "Security professionals are on a never ending quest for quality training and education," said Kurtz. "Techno-Security 2001 will feature Foundstone and other well-known industry speakers and teachers in cutting-edge and interactive sessions. The conference offers a great chance to learn about recent security issues and discuss them in detail with renowned security experts and colleagues."

This year's Techno-Security conference will begin with a pre-conference summit on Cyber Crime Prevention. The summit will be followed immediately by a full day of computer security training with topics including Cyber-Insurance & Legal Liability, Managed Security Services, Security Tools, E-Signatures, and Secure Audio and Video. Techno-Security 2001 is being held in association with the 2001 Carolinas Audit & Control Conference. Attendees are welcome to attend sessions at either conference.

Immediately following the conference, Foundstone will offer a special 2-day Ultimate Hacking: Hands On - Techno-Security Edition. The class will take place in a fully configured classroom lab to dramatically illustrate the critical vulnerabilities in Windows and Unix systems -- and the latest countermeasures for them. Topics covered will include "Assessing and Penetrating NT and Unix Networks and Hosts," "Securing NT and Unix Hosts," and "Identifying Common E-Commerce Web Vulnerabilities."

"The key to preventing Cyber-Crime continues to be education," said Donald Withers, CEO of TheTrainingCo. "Using the Techno-Security Conference as a catalyst, we have introduced what we believe to be the highest quality security training available today. Foundstone's `Ultimate Hacking' series of courses meet that standard and we are excited about their hosting Techno-Security 2001."

To sign up for Techno-Security 2001 visit TheTrainingCo Web site at www.TheTrainingCo.com. To sign up for Ultimate Hacking: Hands On - Techno-Security Edition, visit the Foundstone Web site at www.foundstone.com/training/.

About TheTrainingCo.

TheTrainingCo. was established in 1999 by Jack Wiles and Donald Withers to address the need for a quality security training conference that would address the issues of preventing Cyber Crime while bringing together key members of private industry and law enforcement. With more than 40 years of collective experience in the areas of information and physical security, TheTrainingCo. leads the industry in providing conferences with unique formats. These international conferences consistently deliver high-intensity quality training in a relaxed atmosphere, which provides outstanding networking opportunities. The firm has headquarters in Annapolis, Md. More information can be found at www.TheTrainingCo.com.

About Foundstone

Foundstone Inc., the premier provider of security services and education, addresses the security and privacy concerns of leading dot-coms and Global 2000 companies. Foundstone considers security services, along with information security training, to be a highly effective solution in the fight against computer crime. Foundstone has one of the most dominant security talent pools ever assembled, including experts from Ernst & Young, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, "Black World" defense contractors, and the United States Air Force.

Foundstone executives authored the international best seller, "Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions". Foundstone is a national organization with headquarters in Irvine, Calif. More information can be found at www.foundstone.com or by calling 877-91-FOUND.

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