GVI Security Solutions to Provide over 1300 Samsung Electronics Video Surveillance Cameras for Major Nationwide Pharmacy Retail Chain

Business Wire, Feb 20, 2008

CARROLLTON, Texas -- GVI Security Solutions, Inc. (OTCBB:GVSS), a leading provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, today announced that it will provide a video surveillance security solution for over eighty locations of a Major Nationwide Pharmacy Retailer. The systems integrator for the project is Bass Security of Cleveland, Ohio, a leading provider of Electronic and Mechanical security products and services.

"We chose GVI Samsung Electronics because of their superior products, especially the High Resolution Color cameras and also because of GVI Samsung's excellent service commitment which is critical to us. Making sure that we are able to provide the highest quality, most reliable video surveillance solution for this Major Nationwide Pharmacy chain with thousands of locations around the country, made GVI Samsung Electronics the right choice," said Joe Mignone, Vice President Sales & Marketing of Bass Security.

"We are pleased to be working with Bass Security, a leader in providing security solutions for retailers nationwide, to provide a reliable, effective video security solution for another major nationwide retailer," said Michael Capulli, GVI Sr. VP Sales/North America.

"Large retail chains, banks and schools continue to be strong and growing vertical markets for GVI," said GVI Chairman/CEO Steven Walin. "The strength of the Samsung brand combined with GVI's reputation for superior customer service and support along with our team of experienced, highly respected integrators like Bass Security makes GVI a top choice for large installations across multiple locations."

About GVI Security Solutions, Inc.

GVI Security Solutions Inc. is a leading provider of video surveillance security solutions to the homeland security, institutional and commercial market segments.

About Bass Security Services, Inc.

Bass Security is a National provider of Mechanical and Electronic Security products and services, providing National solutions to Commercial/Retail/Hospitality market segments for over 33 years.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Some of the statements made by GVI Security Solutions, Inc. in this press release are forward looking in nature. Forward-looking statements in this press release are not promises or guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. We caution you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein. GVI Security Solutions, Inc. believes that its primary risk factors include, but are not limited to: reliance on primary supplier; credit limits imposed by primary supplier; effective integration of recently acquired operations and personnel; expansion risks; effective internal processes and systems; the ability to attract and retain high quality employees; changes in the overall economy; rapid change in technology; the number and size of competitors in its markets; outstanding indebtedness; control of the Company by principal stockholders; law and regulatory policy; the mix of products and services offered in the company's target markets; and other factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 currently on file, as well as the risk that projected business opportunities will fail to materialize or will be delayed.