BindView Presents Patch Management and Regulatory Webcast; META Group's Paul Proctor Reviews Best Practices for IT Security and Risk Management in a Regulatory Environment

Business Wire, June 16, 2004

HOUSTON -- Equipping customers with insight to improve the security and risk management of IT systems, BindView Corp. (Nasdaq:BVEW), a leading provider of proactive business policy, IT security and directory management software worldwide, announced today that it will host an online information event featuring industry analyst Paul Proctor, META Group vice president of Security & Risk Strategies, who will offer comprehensive strategies for enterprise-wide patch management.

What:

In an era of Internet-based attacks that occur with greater frequency and velocity, IT organizations face a regular stream of software patches, fixes and updates to keep their enterprise systems safe.

"Patch deployment is absolutely one of the most pressing and complex issues organizations face in securing their IT infrastructures, particularly as intervals between vulnerabilities continue to diminish," said Proctor. "Developing a good risk management posture is important as organizations look to mitigate the onslaught of malicious attacks."

To develop a comprehensive program that is survivable, repeatable and measurable, join META Group's Paul Proctor, vice president of Security & Risk Strategies, as he discusses "Patch Management and Regulation: Meaning, Measurability and Madness." The one-hour session will cover patch management as a critical element in securing IT environments, including vulnerability timelines, potential pitfalls, measurability and metrics for regulatory compliance.

When:

Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. CDT.

Who Should Participate:

IT executives, managers and administrators with responsibilities for system security and risk management should join. Participants will gain specific insight on best practices for patch management and will get answers to the following questions:

--How can enterprises develop a good risk management posture that is survivable, repeatable and measurable?

--What specific methodologies should enterprises use in leveraging technology to manage vulnerabilities?

--What are the essential components of an effective patch management program in meeting regulatory compliance?

How to Register:

Visit the BindView Web site at www.bindview.com/Events/GetEvents.cfm?NUM=1102&AD=WB-0624WBNR-Q204-R to register your participation.

About the Presenter:

As vice president of Security & Risk Strategies with META Group, Paul Proctor is a recognized expert in the field of information security and associated regulatory compliance issues surrounding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Sarbanes-Oxley and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).

He has been involved in information security since 1985. Proctor was founder and CTO of two security technology companies, and developed both first- and second-generation host-based intrusion detection technologies. He has authored two Prentice Hall books as well as a number of white papers and articles. An accomplished public speaker, Proctor was recognized for his expertise by being appointed to the original Telecommunications Infrastructure Protection working group used by Congress to understand critical infrastructure protection issues prior to September 11. Previously, he worked for SAIC, Centrax, CyberSafe, Network Flight Recorder and Practical Security. Proctor holds a B.S. degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from the University of Illinois.

About BindView Corporation

BindView Corporation is a leading provider of proactive business policy, IT security and directory management software worldwide. BindView solutions and services enable customers to centralize and automate policy compliance, vulnerability assessment, and directory administration across the entire organization. With BindView insight at work(TM), customers benefit from reduced risk and improved operational efficiencies with a verifiable return on investment. More than 20 million licenses have shipped to 5,000 companies worldwide, spanning all major business segments and the public sector. Contact BindView via e-mail at info@bindview.com or visit BindView's Web site at http://www.bindview.com. BindView can also be reached at 1-800-749-8439 or at 1-713-561-4000.