Citadel Security Software's CEO to Provide Industry Perspective for Government Leaders on ''Automated Tools for FISMA Compliance''

Business Wire, April 30, 2004

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

First Monday Executive Forum

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004

CEO Steve Solomon to Present Luncheon Keynote at

First Monday Executive Forum

Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq:CDSS), a leader in vulnerability management solutions, today announced the company's CEO, Steve Solomon, will present the luncheon keynote at the First Monday Executive Forum. This is being held in conjunction with the "Focus on Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Symposium" Monday, May 3, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.

"With the complexity of government information systems increasing along with the importance of effective security management, the value of automated security compliance solutions cannot be over stated. We are fortunate to have Steve Solomon, CEO of Citadel Corporation to present the keynote address on the use of technology to assist agencies in complying with FISMA at the joint FIRST MONDAY Executive Forum and the Focus on FISMA Conference Luncheon," stated Arthur F. Chantker, President of Potomac Forum, Ltd. who along with ICG Government is hosting the luncheon on May 4th at the Ronald Reagan Building.

To help address the network security challenges facing both government and private institutions, Solomon will address "Automated Tools for FISMA Compliance." He will provide an "outside the beltway" industry view and share his security expertise on best practices for managing vulnerabilities.

"Securing government information is a top priority for Congress, the Executive Branch and government agencies across all levels," Solomon says. "FISMA requires agencies to apply risk management techniques to make their computer information systems more secure. Since the law went into effect, many agency officials say they have found risk management to be an unfamiliar discipline and often difficult to apply."

A regular series on the technology issues facing legislators and government leaders today, the First Monday Executive Forum is held the first Monday of several months during the year. Limited to congressional and government attendees only, First Monday is a free program.

About Citadel

Citadel Security Software Inc., a leader in full lifecycle vulnerability management solutions powered by AVR technology, helps enterprises effectively neutralize security vulnerabilities. Citadel's patent-pending, Common Criteria EAL 3 certified Hercules(R) technology provides users with full control over the automated remediation process, enabling efficient aggregation, prioritization and resolution of vulnerabilities detected by industry-standard vulnerability assessment tools. SecurePC(TM) and NetOFF(TM) products enable companies to enforce security policies from a single point of control. Citadel's solutions enable organizations to ensure the confidentiality of information, reduce the time and costs associated with the inefficient manual remediation process, and facilitate compliance with organizational security policies and government mandates such as, FISMA, HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley legislation. For more information on Citadel, visit www.citadel.com, or contact the company at (214) 520-9292.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the current economic and geopolitical environment, the current information technology spending trend, the uncertainty of funding of government information technology security projects, a lack of Citadel operating history, uncertainty of product acceptance, uncertainty of ability to compete effectively in a new market and the uncertainty of profitability and cash flow of Citadel, competition, intellectual property rights and dependence on key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from expectations in this press release. These and other risks are detailed in Citadel's annual report on Form 10-KSB filed for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Editors Note: Citadel is a trademark and Hercules is a registered trademark of Citadel Security Software.