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Leading Provider of Application Security Solutions Joins Alliance as Emerging Security Partner ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), the only public policy and advocacy group dedicated exclusively to cyber security, today announced that Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc), a leading provider of application security solutions for enterprises, has joined the organization as an Emerging Security Partner in its Affiliate Membership Program. In this role, AppSecInc will participate in CSIA activities, including appointing representatives to established committees and proposing new initiatives. "Nearly 50 high profile security breaches have occurred this year alone. Database security is clearly at the forefront of critical issues that must be addressed to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive and personal information," said Paul Kurtz, executive director of CSIA. "Application Security, Inc.'s expertise in this area and efforts to offer best practices for the Payment Card Industry standard provide value to CSIA as we work to minimize data compromise and increase consumer confidence in our information systems. We welcome Application Security, Inc. as our newest member and we look forward to its contributions to the Alliance." CSIA's members provide the technical expertise, depth and focus to help government leaders here and abroad better understand the issues around cyber security policy. To date, CSIA has made a very real and positive impact on key IT security issues, including the role of information security in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; the definition and elimination of spyware; the ratification of the European Convention on Cybercrime; and most recently, the creation of an Assistant Secretary position for Cyber Security and Telecommunications at the Department of Homeland Security. "Our number one priority is to provide our customers with the highest level of security for locking down their databases and applications that contain critical and personal information," said Jack Hembrough, president and CEO of AppSecInc. "CSIA's mission to establish consumer trust in today's global information systems is one that we firmly believe in and we look forward to participating in the Alliance to help reduce identity theft, protect consumer privacy and ensure the safekeeping of personally identifiable information." If you are interested in becoming a member of the Cyber Security Industry Alliance, please visit http://www.csialliance.org/ for more information. About the Cyber Security Industry Alliance CSIA is the only advocacy group dedicated exclusively to enhancing global cyber security through public policy, education, awareness and technology. The organization is led by CEOs from the world's top security providers, who offer the technical expertise, depth and focus to encourage a better understanding of cyber security issues. It is the belief of the CSIA that a comprehensive approach to ensuring the security, integrity and availability of global information systems is fundamental to national and economic stability. To learn more about the CSIA, please visit our Web site at http://www.csialliance.org/ or call +1-703-894-2742. Members of the CSIA include Application Security, Inc., BindView Corp. (NASDAQ:BVEW); Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP); Citadel Security Software Inc. (NASDAQ:CDSS); Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS); Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA); Entrust, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTU); Internet Security Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:ISSX); iPass Inc. (NASDAQ:IPAS); Juniper Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:JNPR); McAfee, Inc. (NYSE:MFE); PGP Corporation; Qualys, Inc.; RSA Security Inc. (NASDAQ:RSAS); Secure Computing Corporation (NASDAQ:SCUR), Surety, Inc.; Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC); TechGuard Security, LLC and Vontu, Inc. About Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc) AppSecInc is the leading provider of application security solutions for the enterprise. AppSecInc's products -- the industry's only complete vulnerability management solution for the application tier -- proactively secure enterprise applications at more than 350 organizations around the world. By securing data at its source, we enable organizations to more confidently extend their business with customers, partners and suppliers while meeting regulatory compliance requirements. Our security experts, combined with our strong support team, deliver up-to-date application safeguards that minimize risk and eliminate its impact on business. Please contact us at 1- 866-927-7732 to learn more, or visit us on the web at http://www.appsecinc.com/. DATASOURCE: Cyber Security Industry Alliance CONTACT: Stacy Simpson of Merritt Group, +1-703-390-1528 , for Cyber Security Industry Alliance Web site: http://www.csialliance.org/ http://www.appsecinc.com/

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