Vigilinx Makes World-Class Digital Security Affordable to Mid-sized Companies.

Business/Technology Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2001

Multi-faceted offering tailored to needs of

mid-size companies, provides comprehensive

digital security affordable and effective

Vigilinx, the leading full service provider of digital security solutions, today unveiled an economical digital security program tailored to the network security needs of mid-sized companies.

The Vigilinx Mid-Market Security Program combines a robust security assessment and policy establishment at the front end with ongoing intelligence and managed security services resulting in a well-balanced and coordinated program that delivers high-end security at about the cost of a single internal security administrator.

"For many years, mid-market companies have had to make sometimes dangerous compromises when implementing digital security solutions," said Bruce Murphy, CEO of Vigilinx, Inc. "Their needs are often as complex and challenging as those of larger companies, but limited internal resources have made it nearly impossible to implement and maintain effective security programs. We've created the Mid-Market Security Program to provide these companies with an affordable alternative to protection of their digital assets."

The program begins with a comprehensive security assessment to identify vulnerabilities. The assessment focuses not only on technology, but also on the processes that impact a company's security posture. Vigilinx then manages the installation, administration and monitoring of an intrusion detection system (IDS) at the Internet boundary, providing 24/7/365 protection.

In addition to the comprehensive security assessment and on-going monitoring, Vigilinx provides IntelliSHIELD - its intelligence-based approach to network security. IntelliSHIELD provides threat/vulnerability data, which is customized to a client's specific enterprise technologies. IntelliSHIELD then delivers technology specific threat/vulnerability content to the right person who is responsible for specific technologies within the organization, saving companies time and money. The IntelliSHIELD database is the result of Vigilinx' security intelligence experts gathering, evaluating, analyzing and correlating information about digital security threats from more than 7,000 sources within their global source network, including approximately 300 to 400 high-value sources as well as government, professional and security organizations, news groups, IRC, media and more.

Vigilinx also provides ongoing consulting services that can evaluate anti-virus programs and assist with security strategy, planning, design, implementation and assessment. Mid-Market clients also have access to Vigilinx' security policy repository, to facilitate development and implementation of best-practice security policies.

"Vigilinx Mid-Market Security Program is a comprehensive package that combines all of the core elements of an effective security program - consulting, intelligence and intrusion detection - in a single affordable offering," Murphy said. "Specifically tailored to this market's needs, it is the perfect solution for organizations that need comprehensive protection at a reasonable cost, but can't provide it through in-house resources."

ABOUT VIGILINX

Vigilinx is the leading full service provider of digital security solutions, offering a complete line of security products and services including security intelligence, managed security services, knowledge products, security advisory consulting, integration services, investigation/forensics services, and training. The company has industry practices devoted to vertical markets including financial services, telecommunications, government, media and entertainment, and general services. The firm serves both mid-sized and Fortune 500 companies including Cablevision, New York Life Insurance Company, Saks, News Corporation, Cardinal Health, The Sony Corp. of America, and Viacom. Visit the company online at www.Vigilinx.com.