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Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) (NASDAQ: ISSX), the worldwide leader in preemptive, enterprise security, today unveiled its Virtual Security Operations Center (Virtual-SOC) for Managed Security Services. Virtual-SOC is an online platform for monitoring and controlling security operations across both ISS and third-party security and networking devices. Moving forward, ISS will deliver all of its Managed Security Services through the Virtual-SOC, resulting in tight integration between the services and added value for customers. In response to growing business challenges and regulatory requirements, ISS is also introducing two new services to its Virtual-SOC platform, Security Event and Log Management. The launch of Virtual-SOC and the Security Event and Log Management Services represents a fundamental step in ISS' "Protection On-Demand" strategy. "With the addition of the Virtual-SOC and Security Event and Log Management Services, ISS continues to deliver services that provide an immediate value to customers," said Loren Rudd, Industry Analyst, Frost & Sullivan. "Through on-demand capabilities, ISS is making security management more simple and seamless while addressing some of the major pain points that organizations experience with traditional security event management solutions. These services represent a robust option for staying on top of Internet threats and regulatory compliance." Virtual- SOC Drastically Simplifies Security and Enables 'Protection On-Demand' Through Virtual-SOC, customers will no longer have to choose between outsourcing security management or managing security devices in-house. Instead, Virtual-SOC allows companies to have a centralized view of both on-premise and remotely managed network and security devices through a single interface. This translates into reduced costs, more effective and efficient network and security management and a truly comprehensive view of security posture. Internet Security Systems' Virtual-SOC will enable customers to take advantage of "Protection On-Demand" services to implement security wherever, whenever and however they need it. For instance, a company can monitor its own security devices during business hours each day and transition monitoring duties to ISS during the evening and weekends. "Protection On-Demand" also allows customers to rapidly implement additional protection in response to emerging threats. The ease with which companies can obtain and manage such a wide variety of security capabilities through the Virtual-SOC makes implementing high-end security feasible for a much broader range of organizations. "The Virtual-SOC marks the next advancement in ISS' mission to provide a wide range of customers with a comprehensive, integrated security solution that serves as a platform for on-demand services," said Rick Miller, vice president of Managed Security Services at ISS. "Once organizations are provisioned on the Virtual-SOC platform, solutions can be easily enabled and customized in real-time to adapt to evolving needs." Security Event and Log Management Services Enhance Virtual-SOC, Provide Unrivaled Control of Security Posture Through the new Security Event and Log Management Services, ISS' Virtual-SOC is providing organizations with the most effective means available to aggregate, correlate, analyze and archive security events and other pertinent network security data through a single, Web-based platform. Security Event Management Service Provides a Low-Cost Option for Powerful Security Tracking Existing security information and event management products require high upfront costs and lengthy time commitments to implement, and they only allow for the collection and reduction of data. ISS' Security Event Management Service can be implemented in just days for a low cost and includes far greater functionality than typical offerings. The ISS service goes further than security information and event management products by generating and pushing alerts to customers on the most crucial security issues impacting their networks. The service also helps administrators manage the remediation of security issues through the integration of ticketing and workflow tools. As with other managed services from ISS, the Security Event Management Service supports data from multiple vendors, including those from ISS, Check Point, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, 3Com and McAfee. Log Management Service Streamlines Regulatory Compliance Procedures ISS' new Log Management Service aggregates and archives data from any operating system or application that outputs logs in a text-based format. As a result, Log Management Service customers can query logs in near real-time across many disparate operating systems and applications through a single common interface. By providing a more holistic view of data across the enterprise, the Log Management Service significantly reduces time and costs typically associated with multi-vendor log analysis. Customers receive automated rules-based analysis that maps to their organizations' specific regulatory and business requirements to monitor and report on compliance initiatives. Comprehensive ISS Solution Keeps Customers Ahead of the Threat In addition to the newly-added Security Event and Log Management Services, ISS offers Managed Firewall, Managed Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Managed Protection and Vulnerability Management Services that integrate with the Virtual-SOC platform. ISS customers benefit from the company's industry-leading Service Level Agreements, which continue to set the standard for managed security service providers around the world. ISS also offers complete protection for networks, desktops and servers through its Proventia(R) product line. All ISS products and services are backed by the intelligence of ISS' X-Force(R) research and development team. The unique vulnerability findings of X-Force are infused into all ISS products and services and are shared with ISS customers through the security intelligence component of the Virtual-SOC. ISS' Virtual-SOC with integrated Security Event and Log Management Services will be available in August 2006. For a demonstration and further details on ISS' announcements and activities at Interop Las Vegas, please visit Booth #739 or go to: www.iss.net/interop2006 About Internet Security Systems, Inc. Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is the trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, providing preemptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. An established leader in security since 1994, ISS' integrated security platform automatically protects against both known and unknown threats, keeping networks up and running and shielding customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force(R) research and development team - the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. ISS' product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362. This release, other than historical information, includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Some of these forward-looking statements include those describing future security services not yet released. The risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are discussed in ISS' periodic 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. Internet Security Systems is a trademark and X-Force and Proventia are registered trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. 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