NFR Security Founder Selected for International Security Association Hall of Fame; Marcus Ranum Recognized For a Lifetime of Pioneering Network Security Projects

Business Wire, June 12, 2001

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2001

NFR Security, Inc. (Bloomberg Ticker: 9022Z EQUITY), a developer of security technologies that protect organizations against attacks, today announced that founder and chief technology officer Marcus J. Ranum has been selected for induction into the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Hall of Fame.

ISSA, a not-for-profit international organization of security professionals, presented Mr. Ranum with its highest honor on June 6, 2001, in Reno, Nev. Induction into ISSA's Hall of Fame is bestowed upon individuals who "truly represent the voice of the security profession," according to Howard A. Schmidt, president of ISSA.

"I am very proud to have Marcus added to the Hall of Fame as a recognition for the significant contributions he has made over the years," Mr. Schmidt noted.

Mr. Ranum was recognized by ISSA for his outstanding accomplishments on behalf of the network security industry, including his leading role in the creation of the first commercial firewall, the development of the e-mail server for the Executive Office of the President of the United States and the architecture, design and implementation of the White House's official Web site, www.whitehouse.gov.

He has more than 12 years of experience in the security industry.

"This is a great honor for Marcus, and we are pleased that his peers are acknowledging his many contributions to the field," said Jack Reis, NFR's chief executive officer. "As our company's founder, his vision has powered the success of our company, and his expertise is reflected in the quality of our products."

The ISSA Hall of Fame induction also hailed Mr. Ranum for his ongoing contributions to the advancement of the network security industry. He is a highly sought-after public speaker because of his extensive knowledge of the latest hacker-prevention and network-security measures. He has appeared at more than 75 conferences worldwide.

For more information about ISSA, please visit the organization's Web site, www.issa.org.

About NFR Security, Inc.

NFR develops and markets a range of information security products that protect IT assets from external and internal attacks. NFR's centrally managed solution monitors distributed resources including networks, servers, workstations, applications, etc., and responds when suspicious activity is detected.

It also provides powerful forensic investigation facilities for analysis and earlier detection of new threats. NFR operates worldwide via an extensive network of channel partners and direct sales. Its customers include Fortune 1000, MSPs, ISPs, government, financial, healthcare and telecommunications organizations. The company is headquartered in Rockville, Md.

Further information about NFR can be found at www.nfr.com.