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Vernier Networks Security Architect to Demonstrate Attacker Techniques and Discuss Security Threats at IT Security World Conference & Expo 2007

Business Wire, Sept 11, 2007

Mark Loveless to Demonstrate Attack Methods and Mitigation Strategies in Solo Educational Session, and Present on "Rock Star" Keynote Panel at Industry-Leading Conference

Vernier Networks:

WHO:   Mark Loveless, senior security architect for Vernier Networks
       and white-hat hacker known as "Simple Nomad".

WHAT:  Loveless will deliver a solo presentation entitled,
       "Bypassing IDS/IPS Systems", which will offer a comprehensive
       analysis of hacker techniques used to invade networks and
       provide remediation steps for meeting these sophisticated
       threats head-on. Loveless will also conduct a live
       demonstration of these techniques, and discuss tools used by
       attackers to fingerprint IDS/IPS signatures.

       Later that day, Loveless will also present on IT Security
       World's Keynote Panel: "Security Rock Stars 2007 - Uncensored!"
       This panel will bring together the biggest names in security to
       share their opinions and ideas about how the industry should
       function.  The panel of celebrated experts will discuss and
       debate a diverse and thought-provoking range of security topics
       that matter most to security professionals.

WHERE: IT Security World Conference & Expo 2007, the Fairmont Hotel,
       San Francisco

WHEN:  Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 10:45 a.m. to noon -
        "Bypassing IDS/IPS Systems"
       Tuesday, Sept. 18, from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. -
        "Security Rock Stars 2007 - Uncensored!"

About Vernier Networks

Vernier Networks delivers the industry's leading Network Access Control and Security solutions that are designed to ensure network security and compliance. The award-winning EdgeWall product line provides endpoint compliance, identity-based access control, real-time threat protection with IPS, and enterprise-wide visibility and control. Vernier's products are deployed at more than 1,100 enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare organizations and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., with sales operations and channel partners worldwide, Vernier can be found on the Web at www.verniernetworks.com.

About IT Security World 2007

This unique event provides information security professionals a plethora of educational opportunities wrapped up in 10 focused tracks, 96 sessions, 9 in-depth workshops and a technology-rich expo jam-packed with 70 technology and service providers. More information about IT Security World Conference & Expo 2007 can be found at: http://www.misti.com/default.asp?Page=65&Return=70&ProductID=7154.