Foundstone and Counterpane Form Security Services Partnership.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000

Companies Will Offer Integrated Security Assessment

and Monitoring Services for Ultimate Computer Security

Foundstone, Inc., the premier computer security consulting and training company, and Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., the leader in Managed Security Monitoring (MSM) services, have signed an agreement to offer Global 2000 customers the full range of assessment, prevention, detection, and response services required for a complete computer security defense program.

Foundstone's expertise is providing security assessment consulting services that guide companies in designing the best preventive measures to secure their corporate assets. Foundstone's team utilizes techniques from a hacker's perspective, to find vulnerabilities and deploy the associated countermeasures to protect systems. Once completed, Counterpane's ongoing MSM services provide the detection and response components of a vigilant security defense system. The companies are already working together and have signed customers.

"A complete security program involves several vital components," said George Kurtz, CEO of Foundstone. "While Foundstone can assess an existing system and teach in-house security staff to keep up with the latest security threats, 24 hour monitoring will guarantee a failsafe program in the event that a hacker sneaks through the cracks."

"This relationship with Foundstone will benefit our mutual customers by providing them with an integrated, best-of-breed solution of a thorough security assessment, followed by monitoring, detection, and response services," said Tom Rowley, Counterpane president and CEO.

Foundstone's Security Assessment

Foundstone's security assessment includes external vulnerability assessment, internal review of critical host systems, as well as high level reviews of security architecture and policy. These are essential components to protecting the environment and preventing attacks.

Tailored specifically to help Global 2000 customers maximize Counterpane's services, Foundstone's security assessment additionally helps configure sensors for monitoring, and designs a contact and escalation plan for emergency response. "Foundstone provides the first step of a security program, by assessing the vulnerabilities and providing the countermeasures. This sets the stage for Counterpane's MSM services that provide the detection and response elements to complete the security defense," continued Kurtz.

Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring Services

Counterpane's MSM services provide customers with 24x7 monitoring, penetration detection, and response all delivered by a staff of expert security analysts through Counterpane's network of sophisticated Secure Operations Centers.

The company already offers a "Security Snapshot" to help new customers provide accurate network device information and event contact preferences so that Counterpane can ensure optimal monitoring and response services. "We have found that customers often ask for a more in-depth network review including a thorough vulnerability assessment. Since that is not the core focus of our business, we have partnered with industry leader Foundstone," said Bruce Schneier, CTO of Counterpane.

About Counterpane

Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. was established in 1999 by entrepreneurial expert, Tom Rowley, and security technologist and author, Bruce Schneier, to address the critical need for increased levels of security services. Centered around a network of sophisticated Secure Operations Centers, staffed by expert security analysts, the company provides 24/7 monitoring, as well as penetration detection, and response. Counterpane's Managed Security Monitoring services enable e-business to be conducted safely. The company is funded by Accel Partners, Bessemer Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Equity Fund. Headquarters are located at 3031 Tisch Way, 100 Plaza East in San Jose, Calif. U.S.A. Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Website: www.counterpane.com.

About Foundstone

Foundstone, Inc. is the premier computer security consulting and training company addressing the security and privacy concerns of leading dot-coms and Global 2000 companies. Foundstone has combined their expertise in what may be 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 are the authors of the international best-selling computer security book, Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions. Foundstone is dedicated to decreasing computer crimes by equipping corporations with their own security experts and methodology. Foundstone offers consulting in conjunction with training. This unique formula enables corporations to successfully fight computer crimes without relying on outside organizations. 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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