Forwarded From: Mike Prosser <mprosserat_private> L-3 Communications Subsidiary Announces Release of Third Generation Network Risk Analysis Software 07:48 a.m. Nov 09, 1998 Eastern DENVER, CO.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 1998-- L-3 Network Security's Expert (TM) 3.0 Identifies Critical Computer Vulnerabilities and Provides Quantified Risk Reports L-3 Network Security, a subsidiary of New York-based L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL), announced today the release of its third generation network security software, Expert (TM) 3.0. Expert automates the sophisticated network risk analysis process first developed for the U.S. Air Force and is now used by leading corporations, consulting firms, and government agencies. Expert was formerly marketed under the name Trident Information Protection Toolbox. In August, L-3 Communications acquired the Toolbox technology and development team from Trident Data Systems and formed L-3 Network Security to develop and market the technology to a broad range of customers worldwide. Expert 3.0 adds significant functionality to earlier versions, including faster network mapping, improved modem discovery, user account administration, and new executive summary reports. "Expert 3.0 is the only software product commercially available that supports true information risk management," said Cress Carter, president of L-3 Network Security. "The software is based on technology that was originally developed to analyze the risk levels of sensitive military and intelligence networks. The software is now used by the top consulting firms as well as major corporations and government agencies in the U.S. and Europe." Expert first automatically maps a user's network, compiling a database of all systems, applications, and services -- including unauthorized modems. Expert then provides users with comprehensive vulnerability reports. Expert's databases contain virtually all publicly known computer vulnerabilities, researched and verified by L-3's full-time security team. Expert also takes into account the character of the information that is at risk, analyzes the likelihood of internal and external threats, and produces quantified risk measures as well as optimal safeguard reports. "From e-commerce transactions to production control systems, digital information is at the heart of all organizations," said Mr. Carter. "Any action that compromises the confidentiality, availability, or integrity of that information can seriously disrupt an organization's critical operations. Expert 3.0 allows network administrators and business managers to measure and manage information risk." Expert 3.0 supports network risk assessment guidelines such as British Standard 7799 and the U.S. General Accounting Office information security Best Practices. Such guidelines were established to provide organizations with a sound basis for formulating information security policy. L-3 Network Security is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and has offices in San Antonio, Washington, D.C., and London. The company offers the Expert (TM) line of security analysis software as well as network security consulting and training. The company is formally known as L-3 Communications Network Security Systems, LLC. L-3 Network Security is a majority-owned subsidiary of L-3 Communications, a leading merchant supplier of secure communications systems and products, avionics and ocean systems, microwave components and telemetry, instrumentation, space and wireless products. L-3 Communications' customers include the Department of Defense, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies, aerospace and defense prime contractors and commercial telecommunications and cellular customers. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this news release are forward- looking statements. The forward-looking statements set forth above involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any such statement, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements, included in the company's final prospectus, dated May 18, 1998, which discussion is incorporated herein by this reference. Copyright (c) 1998 L-3 Communications Network Security Systems, LLC -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Repent Security Incorporated [www.repsec.com]
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