Scalable Software to Host FISMA Best Practices Webinar

Business Wire, Oct 19, 2005

HOUSTON -- Scalable Software, Inc., a leader in IT compliance and asset management solutions for the business management of IT, today announced that Michael Rasmussen, Vice President and Analyst in Forrester's IT Management and Services research group and Chrisan Herrod, Chief Security Officer at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will speak about best practices in Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance and security management. The presentation will take place during a webinar titled "FISMA Compliance: Get to the Head of the Class," on Thursday, October 27 at 1:00 EDT/10:00 PDT.

"Research shows that most companies are still struggling with FISMA requirements and oversight reporting. With the new Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) security requirements, the importance of FISMA compliance will only continue to grow," stated Patrick McBride, Vice President of Compliance Solutions for Scalable Software. "Unfortunately, professionals dealing with FISMA compliance are busier than ever and usually don't have the time to attend traditional seminars. We have addressed this need by introducing our FISMA webinar."

The webinar will give participants the opportunity to learn the best practices and approaches of highly effective FISMA compliance programs from a leading Forrester Research enterprise risk and compliance management analyst. The SEC will also discuss how the organization is applying these best practices and driving its own best-in-class compliance and security measurement program. The webinar will address:

--Creating a culture of information security

--Designing and implementing security governance and management processes

--Documenting the policy and control environment

--Automating key compliance management and testing processes, including POA&M and C&A reporting

To register for this free webinar Thursday, October 27th send an email to danielle.jones@scalable.com or call 713-316-4942.

About Michael Rasmussen

Michael Rasmussen is a vice president and analyst in Forrester's IT Management and Services research group. A risk professional with more than 10 years of experience, Michael advises clients around the globe on issues pertaining to enterprise risk and compliance management as well as public policy, legislation and regulation. Considered one of the foremost authorities in understanding the broad view and impact of information protection standards, regulations, and legislation, Michael has worked closely with major government agencies and commercial enterprises.

About Chrisan Herrod

Chrisan Herrod is the Chief Security Officer at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, where she is responsible for implementing the SEC's information security and IT business continuity programs and for the operational security of the SEC's critical infrastructure. Prior to her appointment at the SEC, she held senior IT security positions at the National Defense University, GlaxoSmithKline(GSK), and Fannie Mae.

About Scalable Software, Inc.

Scalable Software, Inc. provides compliance and asset management solutions that enable IT business executives to reduce the risk and cost of their IT environments. Scalable automates the link between policies, assets and their usage, enabling IT business executives to address their toughest challenges in the areas of regulatory compliance, license compliance and cost management. A well-established base of over 250 enterprise and government customers globally are using Scalable's solutions to reduce the risk of non-compliance and eliminate unnecessary spending. Scalable is headquartered in Houston, TX with offices in Austin, TX, Charlotte, NC, Herndon, VA and San Diego, CA. For more information on Scalable Software, please visit www.scalable.com or call Scalable Software at 713-316-4900.

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