GVI Security Solutions Names Asa Hutchinson and John Gutfreund to Board of Directors

Business Wire, July 26, 2005

CARROLLTON, Texas -- GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB: GVIS), a provider of integrated Homeland Security Enterprise solutions for government agencies and the private sector, announced that Asa Hutchinson and John Gutfreund have joined the Company's Board of Directors.

Asa Hutchinson is the former Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As one of the nation's top-ranking homeland security officials after Secretary Tom Ridge, he was responsible for more than 110,000 federal employees housed in such agencies as the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Prior to his work with the DHS, he was elected three times to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served on the Judiciary and Intelligence committees, before leading the Drug Enforcement Administration. He began his career by practicing law in Arkansas, where he tried over 100 jury trials over 21 years.

"I look forward to serving on GVI's Board of Directors. Given the heightened-threat environment that we exist in today, GVI's integrated, best-of-breed approach to homeland security solutions answers a very pressing need on the part of both the government and the private sectors," Mr. Hutchinson said of his appointment.

John Gutfreund has vast experience in the financial markets and managing Wall Street firms, including over 38 years with Salomon Brothers, most recently serving as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. He is a former Vice Chairman of the New York Stock Exchange and a past member of the Board of Directors for the Securities Industry Association. He is currently a director of a number of private organizations and publicly traded companies including LCA-Vision Inc. (NasdaqNMS: LCAV) and Nutrition 21 Inc. (NasdaqSC: NXXI).

Howard Safir, Chairman of the Board of GVI Security Solutions, Inc., commented, "We are honored to have directors of this stature join GVI's Board. Asa Hutchinson brings substantial homeland security and legal expertise to GVI, while John Gutfreund adds an in-depth of knowledge of the financial markets to our Board. These appointments demonstrate our commitment to developing a strong and independent Board of Directors as we continue to build a leading company providing integrated homeland security solutions."

About GVI Security Solutions, Inc.

GVI Security Solutions, Inc. is a provider of complete video surveillance and security solutions incorporating a complete line of video surveillance, access control and detection systems to the homeland security, professional, business-to-business and retail market segments. GVI provides a strong combination of CCTV, Digital Video Recording, Access Control, Rapid Access Portals, Video IT Based Networking and Perimeter Control systems that enhance life safety for both government agencies and the private sector. Combined with the new line of Video Threat Detection and PTZ Tracking software, GVI's full-service Enterprise Solutions Group provides turnkey solutions and integrated systems for various government, homeland security and Fortune 500 applications. GVI's board and senior management have decades of high-level experience in the security and law enforcement community. The Chairman of the Board is Howard Safir, former New York City Police Commissioner.