Fidelis Security Systems Press Release: Jan 17, 2006

BETHESDA, MD - January 17, 2006 - Fidelis Security Systems, an authority on extrusion prevention, today announced that it has contracted with SAIC's Common Criteria Testing Lab (CCTL) to perform the Common Criteria (CC) evaluation process for the DataSafe Extrusion Prevention System. SAIC will be working closely with Fidelis Security Systems in the evaluation of DataSafe against the requirements as set forth by the Common Criteria, an internationally approved set of security standards. DataSafe is the first information leak prevention system to undergo this rigorous evaluation process.

Fidelis Security Systems and SAIC have signed a master agreement and SAIC has completed the initial assessment, the first milestone in the process. Once the security target and work plan are complete, they will be submitted to CCEVS for assignment of validation resources. Once assigned, the Fidelis Security Systems'DataSafe product can be listed on the "In Evaluation" list.

"We believe it is important for security solutions providers to have an objective, third-party assessment against a recognized global standard," said Julie Taylor, assistant vice president and division manager of SAIC's Accredited Security and Evaluation Laboratories, of which the CCTL is a part. "By undertaking this rigorous process, companies like Fidelis Security Systems provide a tremendous service to their customers by demonstrating a commitment to bringing externally validated security solutions to market."

The Common Criteria are an internationally recognized standard to evaluate and certify the level of security, compatibility and consistency of a particular product, system or service. The certification of evaluation results provides a sound basis for confidence that security measures are appropriate to meet a given threat. The certification will ensure that DataSafe has been tested and validated against strict security and assurance requirements.

The evaluation is conducted under the criteria established by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a U.S. Government initiative created to meet the security testing needs of both information technology consumers and producers. NIAP is a collaboration between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Security Agency (NSA). NIAP certification has been required by all Department of Defense users under directive 8500.1 since July 2003 and is called for under the President's National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, among other Government mandates and requirements.

"We are pleased that Fidelis Security Systems is leading their industry with the first solution to enter the Common Criteria certification process," said Robert Deitz, CEO of GvTechSolutions, the exclusive GSA contract holder for the DataSafe Extrusion Prevention System. "This is a significant milestone for Fidelis Security Systems and for government customers that recognize the importance of preventing extrusions of sensitive and classified information."

DataSafe Extrusion Prevention System helps prevent the unauthorized network transfer of critical or sensitive information across all channels on gigabit speed networks. DataSafe protects digital assets from unauthorized disclosure across all network channels including email, http, Web mail, FTP, instant messaging and peer-to-peer communications.

"We have received an extremely positive response to DataSafe from government organizations and determined, once again, to break new ground in the security market by submitting the first extrusion prevention system to the Common Criteria process," said Timothy Sullivan, CEO of Fidelis Security Systems. "Our engagement illustrates our commitment to deliver a solution that meets the security requirements of large organizations, including the U.S. Government."

About Fidelis Security Systems
Fidelis Security Systems'DataSafe^TM is the first Extrusion Prevention System^® and the only network security solution that prevents the unauthorized network transfer of critical or sensitive information on gigabit speed networks. Digital assets such as personally identifiable information, credit card data, health care records, intellectual property and classified information are prevented from transfer through any network channel, thus enabling organizations to enforce compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Founded in 2002, Fidelis Security Systems is a privately held company headquartered in Bethesda, MD. For more information, visit www.fidelissecurity.com.

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Fidelis Security Systems
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