Attention Business Editors:
JAWS' Information Security Solutions Support U.S. National Plan to Fight Cyber-Terrorism
U.S. to launch program to protect critical government systems so that
Americans can be more secure in Information Technology Economy; JAWS to offer
extensive 5-Day Training Program for Military, Law Enforcement & IT
Professionals
FAIRFIELD, NJ, Jan. 11 /CNW/ - JAWS Technologies Inc. (JAWZ: OTC-BB)
announced today that federal and corporate cyber-terrorism can be combated
through secure e-commerce solutions available from JAWS Professional Services
Division and the company's numerous information security products and
services.
On January 9, 2000, the U.S. President and the Office of International
Programs released its national plan to build a cyber-defense relying on new
security standards, multi-layered defensive technologies, new research and
through the training of investigators and forensic analysts. The document
brings information security to the forefront of national business issues, and
is available for review at www.whitehouse.gov.
JAWS applauded this federal initiative to protect critical information
infrastructure in partnership with the private sector and information
technology companies. The proposed U.S. budget for fiscal 2000 for critical
infrastructure is $1.7 billion, as President Clinton has requested a 17
percent increase from Congress.
``This is a very important initiative for a nation to strategically plan
for information security. The U.S. is leading the way as the first nation to
publicly announce a three-year plan,' said Robert Kubbernus, Chairman and
CEO, JAWS Technologies. ``This is an especially timely development considering
the recently well-publicized situation with the hacker-extortionist who stole
credit card information from CD Universe.
``In order for e-commerce to continue to grow at such a rapid pace,
business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce has to be secure.
This is not a fringe issue, it is of an urgent nature, and it is complex and
ever-changing. Although it's unfortunate when security breaches occur, we
think the U.S. government has provided excellent leadership. Now its up to
businesses and consumers, and other governments alike to support the
recognition that comprehensive security solutions need to be implemented,'
said Kubbernus.
Thomas Welch, Director, Law Enforcement, JAWS Technologies, stated ``the
CD Universe security breach is not an isolated incident. Everyday, there are
scores of attacks, including denial of service, corporate espionage, web-
defacing and data loss. A major component of President Clinton's budget is
dedicated towards IT security training for military personnel and federal law
enforcement agencies. As part of our on-going security training program, we
are pleased to offer a five-day intensive hands on program geared primarily
towards the military, law enforcement and IT professionals, February 7 - 11 in
Fairfield.'
Through the recent acquisition of New Jersey-based Secure Data
Technologies, JAWS' offering of security training programs complements the
delivery of end-to-end security solutions, including analysis of an
organization's e-commerce and information security architecture, policy
development, integration of products and services, monitoring, secure data
storage and retrieval and training. Registration is limited for the
security-training program, and is available on the Internet at
www.jawstech.com or by calling (973) 244-9890.
About JAWS Technologies: ``Information is Power. Protect It.'
JAWS Technologies is a leading provider of end-to-end security solutions,
including information security technology products, consulting services and
secure Internet and remote data storage and back-up. JAWS is based in Calgary,
Canada and has offices in Toronto, Canada, Fairfield, New Jersey and Pasadena,
California. The company specializes in securing organizations in particular
sectors including governments, healthcare, financial services, information and
application service providers, legal services and law enforcement. Throughout
the world JAWS has over 80 employees, twenty strategic partners, approximately
100 corporate clients and has distributed approximately 580,000 copies of JAWS
XMAIL(TM). JAWS Technologies is traded on the NASD-OTC BB, under the symbol
JAWZ. For more information, visit the company's website at www.jawstech.com or
call 1-888-301-5297.
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release
contains forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties,
including, but not limited to, the risk of delay in the formal launch of
security products. Information on the potential factors that could affect the
Company's actual results of operations are included in its filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to its
Registration Statement on Form 10-SB, effective November 1, 1999 and its
quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three-month period ended September 30,
1999.
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For further information: Investor and Media Contact: Kerklan (Kerk) T.
Hilton, JAWS Technologies Inc., Toll Free: 1-888-301-5297 or (403) 508-5055,
khilton@jawstech.com |
