Predictive Systems Announces Alliance with Archer Technologies to Enable Integrated Security Operations Centers -- ISOC.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2003

Predictive Systems Inc. (Nasdaq SC: PRDS), a leading network infrastructure and information security consulting firm, today announced that it has established a strategic partnership with Archer Technologies as part of its ISOC(TM) (Integrated Security Operations Center) service offering. ISOC(TM) is Predictive's new enterprise level service that optimizes clients' existing IT investments, improves integration among various security applications within an organization and transforms the information security function from reactive risk-response to proactive risk management. Archer Technologies, a leader in security information management, enables companies to proactively manage vulnerability, policy and baseline configuration content and incorporate company-specific security processes throughout the enterprise.

"Archer Technologies is a key addition to Predictive Systems' team of ISOC partners," said Eddie Schwartz, EVP and General Manager of Global Integrity(TM) Information Security at Predictive Systems. "Archer's Security 2003 product comprises the proactive piece of the ISOC architecture. It allows organizations to automate the process of correlating vulnerability intelligence data with asset and workflow information within an enterprise, thereby allowing companies to quickly identify assets at risk and undertake patch management activities."

"Proactive risk reduction and integration are key to the success of the ISOC, and Archer Technologies' Security 2003 provides customers with the tools necessary to manage continuous critical security information from a variety of sources," said Jon Darbyshire, CEO of Archer Technologies. "Predictive Systems has brought together best-of-breed companies to assemble a valuable, proactive solution. We are very pleased to be coordinating our efforts with them and integrating Security 2003 within this framework."

Archer Technologies joins Cisco Systems (Nasdaq NM: CSCO), InfoVista, Micromuse, netForensics and Remedy as strategic partners of Predictive Systems ISOC service. Depending on the specific client needs, Predictive may incorporate the software offerings from these market-leading companies into its ISOC security solution.

About Archer Technologies

Archer Technologies (www.archer-tech.com) is a security information management company that provides customized knowledge management solutions within a framework for centrally managing an ongoing and comprehensive security program. The Security2003 Product Suite combines traditional security methodologies with powerful knowledge management functionality to centralize the coordination, collection and distribution of vulnerabilities, baselines, policies and online risk assessment to employees within the enterprise in a clear and concise manner. For more information, call Archer's Kansas City Metro Area headquarters at [phone].

About Predictive Systems

Predictive Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ SC: PRDS) is a leading consulting firm focused on helping Fortune 1000 companies design, manage, and optimize smart, secure technology infrastructures that focus on measurable, business-driven results. As a full service security systems consulting firm, Predictive Systems addresses all three of the critical needs -- business strategy, technical capability, and network management -- of network security. Headquartered in New York City, Predictive Systems has regional offices throughout the United States. Predictive has a strong global presence, with offices located in the UK and the Netherlands. For additional information, please contact Predictive Systems at [phone] or visit www.predictive.com.

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