Forwarded From: Simon Johnson <simon.johnsonat_private> http://www.iss.net/cgi-bin/dbt-display.exe/db_data/press_rel/release/06089880.plt Microsoft Enhances Network Security with ISS' Internet Scanner ~ ISS's Industry-Leading Vulnerability Detection Software Helps Microsoft to Proactively Protect Global Network ~ ATLANTA, Ga. - June 8, 1998 - Internet Security Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISSX) the leading supplier of adaptive security management software, today announced that its Internet Scanner™ enterprise vulnerability scanning software, an ISS SAFEsuite™ solution, has been selected by Microsoft's Information Technology Group (NASDAQ:MSFT) to bring information protection to the next level across its worldwide network. "Microsoft has a comprehensive set of security policies and need for proactive security management of thousands of distributed Windows NT systems across the world," said Howard Schmidt, director of information security for Microsoft. "We selected ISS due mainly to its strengths in assessing Windows NT security. Internet Scanner is a comprehensive, easy to use system that enables us to get the most out of the robust security capabilities built into Windows NT. I can also rely on ISS and their XForce Team of engineers to provide frequent vulnerability updates, thereby enhancing the timeliness of our proactive security assessment program." Microsoft will leverage ISS' Internet Scanner to assess and manage security policies across their enterprise, saving valuable time and resources. Internet Scanner's automatic vulnerability detection capabilities will assist Microsoft in identifying potential security holes and ensure that network devices are in compliance with established security policies. Internet Scanner can also suggest detailed corrective actions and produce a wide range of security risk reports Microsoft can use to obtain the critical information necessary to make informed decisions and implement effective security measures. The ISS XForce - a senior research and development team dedicated to collecting and identifying new security weaknesses and translating this security knowledge into ISS SAFEsuite solutions - will also offer Microsoft regular updates to Internet Scanner, ensuring that Microsoft's systems are swiftly protected from recently discovered security threats. "Microsoft's large, dynamic global network requires an effective and powerful solution that can proactively manage security risks across a large enterprise environment, as well as maintain a constant high level of security as that environment inevitably grows and changes," said Tom McNeight, ISS's vice president of sales. "By deploying ISS's enterprise-wide vulnerability detection and analysis software, Microsoft can automatically assess the security performance of its existing systems at any point in time, proactively detecting and responding to the growing number of network vulnerabilities and threats." About Internet Security Systems Internet Security Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of adaptive network security monitoring, detection and response software that protects the security and integrity of enterprise information systems. By dynamically detecting and responding to security vulnerabilities and threats inherent in open systems, ISS's SAFEsuite family of products provide protection across the enterprise, including the Internet, extranets and internal networks, from attacks, misuse and security policy violations. The Company has delivered its network security, monitoring, detection and response solutions to organizations worldwide, including firms in the Global 2000, 9 of the ten largest U.S. commercial banks and over 35 governmental agencies. For more information, call ISS at 678-443-6142 or 800-776-2362 or visit the ISS Web site at HYPERLINK http://www.iss.net. This release, other than historical information, may include forward-looking statements with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing Internet, network and other security products, expanding and diversifying the Company's customer base and sales channels, and certain other matters. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risks identified in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings can be obtained either by contacting ISS Investor Relations or through the Securities and Exchange Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov. ### -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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