Riptech Strengthens Executive Team by Appointing Two Renowned Security Experts to Lead Managed Security and Professional Security Groups.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2000

Vice President, Managed Security Services Norm Laudermilch Brings Proven Global Security Expertise from UUNET and ISAG; 25-Year Security

Veteran Paul Hurley Named Vice President to Continue Riptech's

Unparalleled Professional Services Acumen

Riptech, Inc.(TM), the premier information security service provider, today announced that it has named information security expert Norm Laudermilch as vice president, Managed Security Services, and Paul Hurley as vice president, Security Professional Services. Mr. Laudermilch combines information security thought leadership with proven industry success in establishing and directing managed global security operations for UUNET and the Internet Security Advisors Group (ISAG).

The appointment of Mr. Laudermilch to direct its Secure Operations Centers (SOCs) comes as Riptech is expanding its global 24x7 operations. Similarly, Mr. Hurley's appointment comes as Riptech continues to grow its security professional services.

"Mr. Laudermilch's prior success in developing and managing UUNET's global security management program complements Riptech's technology and market expertise and will be a key element in strategically expanding our leading outsourced security operations," said Amit Yoran, president and chief executive officer at Riptech, Inc. "Mr. Hurley's expertise in security services is evidenced by his experience in the Air Force, private sector success, and leadership at Riptech."

"I am energized by the opportunity to work with Riptech's security experts and cutting-edge technology to deliver a new level of outsourced information security intelligence," said Norm Laudermilch, vice president, Managed Security Services at Riptech, Inc. "Riptech is the only company with the technology, expertise, and vision to deliver economical, real-time information protection to both emerging growth corporations and established international enterprises."

Prior to joining Riptech, Mr. Laudermilch served as the executive vice president and co-founder of the information security firm ISAG. Previously, Mr. Laudermilch developed, managed, and expanded global security operations at UUNET. He has also lead research and development efforts at Trident Data Systems and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Mr. Laudermilch is recognized as an information security authority and frequently presents at technical conferences and seminars, including the SANS (Systems Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute and the USENIX Association. He has published extensively on information security best practices. Mr. Laudermilch works with the FBI Computer Crime Squad as well as other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

"Regular security assessments are critical to the health of networks and systems, thereby ensuring that businesses operate safely," said Paul Hurley, vice president, Security Professional Services at Riptech, Inc. "I look forward to continuing to deliver Riptech's superior security services, which range from security audits, assessments, penetration testing, and policy development to highly-skilled incident forensics and response."

Mr. Hurley has led numerous successful penetration tests and vulnerability/risk assessments for the Federal Aviation Administration, the Veterans' Health Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice, and Columbia Energy Group, among others. Previously, Mr. Hurley served as program manager and AIS security analyst for TROY Systems, Inc. Mr. Hurley also served as an information security specialist in the U.S. Air Force.

About Riptech

Riptech, Inc., the premier security services provider, protects clients through advanced outsourced security monitoring and professional services. Riptech's unique technology, eSentry, provides real-time information protection through around-the-clock monitoring, analysis and response. Additionally, Riptech's Security Professional Services (SPS) group provides security policy development, assessment and auditing, penetration testing, incident forensics, and response. Riptech security specialists have secured hundreds of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, emerging e-Businesses, and federal agencies. Riptech was founded in 1998 by former Department of Defense security professionals and market experts and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, with offices in San Jose, California, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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