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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR THE GLOBAL GRID COMMUNITY / JUNE 9, 2003: VOL. 2 NO. 23

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Breaking News - Security:

SecurityMetrics To Present Live Hack Demo At CSI NetSec Conf

SecurityMetrics, developers of innovative data security solutions, announced that it will present a "Live Hack Demo" at the CSI NetSec Conference in New Orleans on June 23rd at 5:15 PM and June 24 at 5:30 PM in the French Market Exhibit Hall located on the third floor of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel.

The "SecurityMetrics Live Hack Demo" has been presented to several organizations and at a number of security conferences. The demonstration consists of an attack on a live server. The hacking methodology is outlined with real examples and information used by hackers to successfully attack and take control of Internet web servers.

Many network administrators believe once their Internet servers are configured and running they are secure. Due to the rapidly changing security landscape it is not possible for operating system vendors to pre-configure adequate security for all situations. New security weaknesses are discovered daily. If Internet servers are not updated with patches regularly as new exploits are discovered, hackers can breach these servers soon after deployment.

Brad Caldwell, CEO of SecurityMetrics, said "We are very pleased to present the 'Live Hack Demo' at the NetSec conference. The 'SecurityMetrics Live Hack Demo' is a powerful way to show both technical and non-technical attendees how vulnerable their assets and data can be. As you watch how computer hackers work, you begin to understand your vulnerabilities and the need for expert security services. The presentation also demonstrates how easily organizations can secure their networks and protect their business assets.

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