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Is this competition for Biologin or is this software IDX can interface with? ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2000-- Ships Industry's First System Security Assessment Software for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server Internet Security Systems (ISS) (NASDAQ:ISSX.O) today announced its support of the Microsoft(R) (NASDAQ:MSFT.O) Windows(R) 2000 computing platform and the availability of System Scanner(TM) 4.0, ISS' leading SAFEsuite security assessment software for managing the security of critical systems, for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server. ISS continues its leadership in helping customers manage their enterprise security by introducing System Scanner 4.0 Agent, the first system security assessment solution for Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server. "As organizations begin to leverage the power of Windows 2000 as a critical platform for web, database and application services within their enterprise and e-business solutions, ISS is providing a powerful solution for automating the overall security management of Windows 2000," said Nick Connor, System Scanner product manager for ISS. "We applaud Microsoft's efforts in providing the industry's most robust, built-in security functionality and look forward to helping Microsoft customers maximize these important new capabilities." ISS System Scanner 4.0 Agent for Windows 2000 System Scanner can help system administrators take advantage of new security features in Windows 2000 by assuring proper configuration and easily identifying errors that could potentially open up security risks. While Windows 2000 offers many powerful security features, managing them securely adds the challenge of additional complexity. System Scanner 4.0 provides a solution to managing these challenges and helps further educate users on the valuable security features inherent in Windows 2000. System Scanner can be integrated into the deployment of new Windows 2000 systems, ensuring a high level of security throughout the deployment process, and reducing management costs. System Scanner includes new security risk detection capabilities or "vulnerability checks" specifically focused on the configuration of Windows 2000 environments. System Scanner users will also gain access to updated security risk detection capabilities through timely and easily downloadable ISS X-Press Updates. ISS Internet Scanner and SAVANT Knowledge Service for Windows 2000 ISS is leveraging its years of Windows security expertise to incorporate customized Windows 2000 security detection capabilities into its SAFEsuite security assessment solutions including its network security assessment solution, Internet Scanner(TM), as well as its Education and SAVANT Knowledge Services. As networks rapidly evolve with the constant addition of new applications and users, ISS knowledge and SAFEsuite security assessment solutions for Windows 2000 will ensure that customers are alerted to potential security weaknesses that may result from updates to their networks, systems and applications. The ISS SAVANT Security Service, a core ISS knowledge service offering and the first comprehensive Microsoft Windows NT security management guide, will add a Windows 2000 Security Management Service based on research and testing by a team of ISS security experts. ISS will also incorporate expertise gained from its work with Microsoft on the upcoming Microsoft Windows 2000 security book, Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 Security Technical Reference. In addition, ISS has recently published an evaluation of Windows 2000 security that is available at.www.iss.net/W2K. Availability ISS System Scanner 4.0 Agent for Windows 2000 is available now. An updated version of ISS Internet Scanner for Windows 2000 (version 6.1) is currently in development and expected to be available in April. The Windows 2000 SAVANT Service is expected to be available in the second half of 2000. About Internet Security Systems (ISS) ISS is a leading global provider of security management solutions for e-business. By offering best-of-breed SAFEsuite(R) security software, industry-leading ePatrol(TM) managed security services, and strategic consulting and education services, ISS is a trusted security provider to its customers, protecting digital assets and ensuring the availability, confidentiality and integrity of computer systems and information critical to e-business success. ISS' lifecycle e-business security management solutions protect more than 5,000 customers including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks, 9 of the 10 largest telecommunications companies and over 35 government agencies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America. For more information, visit the ISS Web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477. -0- Note to editors: 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. The risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: the level of demand for the Company's products; the volume and timing of orders; product and price competition; the Company's ability to expand its domestic and international sales and marketing organizations; the Company's ability to develop new and enhanced products; the Company's ability to assimilate recent and potential future acquisitions or investments ; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; reliance on distribution channels through which the Company's products are sold; the growth in the acceptance and use of the Internet and of private Internet-based networks or "intranets"; the extent to which unauthorized access to and use of online information is perceived as a threat to network security; customer budgets; the assertion of infringement claims with respect to the Company's intellectual property; foreign currency exchange rates; and risks concerning the rapid change of technology; and general economic factors. These risks and others are discussed in the Company's 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, SAFEsuite, ePatrol, Internet Scanner, System Scanner, Database Scanner and RealSecure are trademarks of Internet Security Systems, Inc. and ISS Group, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other companies and products mentioned are trademarks and property of their respective owners. --30--ys/at* CONTACT: Internet Security Systems Michele Norwood, 678/443-6142 mnorwood@iss.net or Trade Press Connect Public Relations Holly Haggerman, 801/373-7888 hollyh@connectpr.com or Business Press Brodeur Worldwide Kristin Nofi, 202/756-1379 knofi@brodeur.com KEYWORD: GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: INTERNET SOFTWARE NETWORKING E-COMMERCE Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 2000, Business Wire