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Executive Alliance Honors AT&T CISO Dr. Edward Amoroso with the Information Security Luminary Leadership Award; Recognizes Distinguished Service in Advancing Information Security

Intellitactics Sponsors Prestigious Award to Honor Outstanding Leadership and Achievement in the Field of Information Security

CSI Conference and Exhibition, Washington DC, November 15, 2005— Executive Alliance, creator and provider of premium leadership-recognition forums, honored the achievements of Dr. Edward Amoroso, Chief Information Security Officer of AT&T, with the prestigious Information Security Luminary Leadership Award.

The Information Security Luminary Leadership Award is presented at the Information Security Executive (ISE) National Award Gala on an annual basis to showcase and honor an outstanding information security luminary and leader for their distinguished service, stewardship, and exceptional contributions to the advancement of the security industry.

The 2005 Luminary Leadership Award, sponsored by Intellitactics, provider of premier security information management solutions, was presented to Amoroso on November 14, 2005 at the second annual ISE of the Year National Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the CSI 32nd Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, DC.

“We are passionate about recognizing those individuals and organizations who promote the growth of information security globally and at local levels,” said Marci McCarthy, CEO of Executive Alliance. “Only by engendering a greater understanding of today’s security challenges within the boardroom can we combat the increasing threats of cyber attacks. We’re proud and pleased to extend this award to such a luminary as Dr. Edward Amoroso for his efforts in advancing the technology and practices of the security industry. We look forward to continuing this tradition and recognizing others who shine a bright light in this industry.”

Amoroso serves as Chief Information Security Officer for AT&T, a position he has held since 1999. His twenty-year career at AT&T has been focused exclusively on information security, with a particular focus on security programs with AT&T's federal government clients. Amoroso helped build the first secure UNIX operating system at Bell Labs and was also the lead for trusted software security development on the Strategic Defense Initiative. In addition, Amoroso is the author of three previous books on information security, with a fourth book due out early next year.

“I am honored to be recognized by such an esteemed organization as Executive Alliance,” said Dr. Edward Amoroso, Chief Information Security Officer for AT&T. “The information security profession is experiencing important changes as business embraces the role of the security professional within the organization. This dramatic shift in the role of information security is vital for organizations to succeed in today’s economy, and I am proud to have played a role in establishing information security as an integral part of the enterprise.”

“Information security has moved from the backroom to the boardroom and is now an essential part of successful enterprises,” comments Randall K. Davis, president and CEO of Intellitactics. “In sponsoring this first Luminary Leadership Award, Intellitactics pays tribute to an individual who has promoted the importance of information security as a strategic initiative, demonstrated expertise in this dynamic field, and advanced the standards for information security across the industry.”

About Intellitactics, Inc.
Headquartered in Reston, VA, Intellitactics provides the world’s leading enterprise security management solution used by security analysts, operations, and risk officers to achieve cost-effective regulatory compliance; mitigate risk by automating security operations; and accelerate incident resolution to ensure the availability of critical business services. Intellitactics' industry leading Security Manager empowers organizations to simplify the complex mandate to be secure and compliant with just one solution. Security Manager combines event, alert, and incident management to mitigate exposure to cybercrime, with extensive automated analysis and reporting. A strong complement to Security Manager is Intellitactics™ SAM, which measures security value and features security assurance metrics™ on a configurable dashboard. Intellitactics was awarded Common Criteria Certification in December 2004, making it the first software provider to earn this certification as a security information and event management solution. Founded in 1996, Intellitactics is backed by JMI Equity Fund LP and Lazard Technology Partners and is ranked by well-known industry analysts as a market leader known for innovative solutions and a commitment to customer success. Visit us at www.intellitactics.com.

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