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NTPL release very "timely" news... :+) (BSNS WIRE) Netplex to Address Increased Need for 'dot-com' Security at Netplex to Address Increased Need for 'dot-com' Security at InfoSec World 2000 Conference; Netplex to Be Event's Corporate Sponsor Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers InfoSec World 2000 Conference RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2000--The Netplex Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPL) today announced that it will conduct a series of e-business security workshops and training sessions at the upcoming InfoSec World(TM) 2000 Conference and Exposition in Orlando, Fla. The conference's sessions will address timely e-business security issues such as e-security strategy and architecture development, vulnerability testing, "hacker" and intrusion detection, and disaster recovery planning. "The highly publicized network intrusions of the last few days confirm the need for all businesses--web-based and otherwise--to rethink their security framework and processes," said Netplex Information Security Director and industry-renowned security expert Ken Cutler, who also serves as Chairman of the MIS Training Institute's Information Security Institute Advisory Board. "With so many businesses increasing their reliance on the Internet for survival, there has never been a greater urgency for serious information security education and high-level consulting." Netplex will also serve as the event's sole Corporate Sponsor. In this role, Netplex can leverage and extend the "infosecurity" leadership position it has established by performing business-focused information security engagements for major telecommunications, financial services, and healthcare businesses. "Netplex specializes in identifying and correcting security vulnerabilities that, if exposed, could result in frustrated customers, damaged reputations, and billions in lost market capitalization," said Netplex President Pamela Fredette. "Being asked to serve as the only Corporate Sponsor for the InfoSec World 2000 Conference is a clear indicator of Netplex's recognition in the information security arena, as well as our ability to keep e-businesses from devastating intrusions." The annual InfoSec World Conference is one of the leading information security-focused conferences in the world. The six-day event takes place at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando during the first week of April, 2000. For more information on the conference, please visit misti.com . About The Netplex Group, Inc. The Netplex Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPL) (www.netplexgroup.com) creates e-business solutions that combine industry-specific business strategies; interactive digital marketing; user-centric applications and data systems; and secure, high-performance Internet systems infrastructure. Netplex's complete spectrum of "industrial-strength" e-solutions positions customers to confidently take advantage of the new digital economy. Netplex and the Netplex logo are trademarks of The Netplex Group, Inc. Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations and assumptions contained in the foregoing are "forward-looking statements" (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. It is possible that the assumptions made by management--including, but not limited to, those relating to service offerings, market opportunities, results, performance or expectations--may not materialize. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in any forward-looking statements. In addition to the above factors, other important factors including the risks associated with unforeseen technical difficulties, changes in technology and standards, dependencies on key employees, availability of technical talent, dependencies on certain technologies, delays, market acceptance and competition, as well as other risks described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, press releases, and other communications. --30--CF/ph* CONTACT: The Netplex Group, Inc., Reston Jennifer Bartlow, 703/716-4777 jbartlow@netplexgroup.com or Investor Contact: Wall Street Investor Relations Corp. Joe Zappulla, 301/948-3430 joez@WallStreetIR.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA VIRGINIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS INTERNET E-COMMERCE RETAIL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRADESHOW Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com *** end of story ***