Harris Corporation Secures Government Computer Security Contracts; STAT Products for U.S. Army and NOAA Contracts Have Potential $5 Million Value.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2003

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) announced today that its STAT(R) (Security Threat Avoidance Technology) network security software has been selected to secure two U.S. Government agencies' computer networks against cyberterrorism, viruses, and other security threats. Initially worth more than $2 million, the contracts with the U.S. Army and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) contain options that could increase their overall value to $5 million by 2009.

Under terms of the Army contract, Harris will expand a previous agreement for its STAT(R) Scanner vulnerability assessment solution. The product is being used by the Army to detect vulnerabilities in more than 1.5 million of their workstations and servers around the world, providing detailed reports on local network vulnerabilities. The product is designed to effectively manage the many security alerts the Army receives on a daily basis. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), as well as other federal agency security teams, issues information assurance vulnerability alerts and bulletins (IAVAs and IAVBs) when computer vulnerabilities are discovered. These alerts are automatically incorporated into STAT(R) Scanner.

Through an enterprise license program, NOAA will use STAT(R) Scanner, STAT(R) Scanner Console, and STAT(R) Analyzer to perform vulnerability assessments and computer security audits on each of its approximately 340 major network systems in offices around the U.S. NOAA's networks are vital to providing users with critical data, information, and services used in weather forecasts and warnings. NOAA is also the lead science and research agency for atmospheric and ocean modeling.

"These enterprise licensing programs are the most effective way for large government agencies to efficiently scan their entire computer networks for vulnerabilities," said Mike Zeitfuss, vice president and general manager, Homeland Security programs business unit, Harris Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD). "They enable IT administrators to instantly get a clear assessment of their networks, which is crucial in protecting them from the myriad of security threats that face today's critical and complex networks."

STAT(R) Scanner is the only vulnerability scanner that has been granted Common Criteria certification. All U.S. federal agencies and departments are required to buy Common Criteria certified products as of July 2002 (reference NSTISSP No. 11, DoDD 8500.aa, DoDI 8500.bb) when purchasing Information Assurance products. In addition, the Bush Administration's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace includes a plan to review the national security community's use of the Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme. This provides an additional safety measure that ensures vendors are supplying the highest quality product while adhering to security requirements.

STAT(R) products provide network security solutions backed by decades of expertise in information security. These vulnerability management and intrusion prevention solutions offer proactive protection of information and computer networks from hackers, viruses, and other threats. Additional information about the STAT(R) product line is available at http://www.stat.harris.com.

Harris GCSD, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications and information systems that solve the mission-critical communications challenges of its military and government customers, while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support products and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries. For more information about Harris, go to http://www.harris.com

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.