To: Tom Hua who wrote (17185 ) 12/11/2001 8:51:50 AM From: Paul Kern Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 19633 Internet Security Systems Announces Resignation Of Chief Operating Officer Ken Walters ATLANTA, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Security Systems (Nasdaq: ISSX - news; ISS) announced today that Ken Walters, chief operating officer, will be leaving the company at year-end for personal reasons. Tom Noonan, ISS chairman, president and CEO and Rich Macchia, vice president and chief financial officer, will continue to lead the company's operations while the company conducts a search for a new operations executive. Alex Bogaerts, Ja Hong Lin, Lawrence Costanza, Tim McCormick and Greg Gilliom will continue to drive results in their respective areas including EMEA operations, Pac Asia operations, Americas sales operations, marketing and product development. ``Ken Walters has been with ISS since August 2000, during which time he has contributed significantly to our company's growth and development. He has laid the groundwork for the next stage of the company's evolution and helped us align our solution offerings to tighten integration of ISS product and services offerings, provide greater operational efficiency and maximize sales productivity,'' said Tom Noonan, ISS chairman. ``Today, ISS is a company with solid fundamentals in an excellent market for threat protection solutions with exciting potential for growth. We are committed to ensuring that our existing and new leadership will possess the specific skills needed to take ISS to the next level of success.'' About Internet Security Systems (ISS) Internet Security Systems is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. With its industry-leading intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to more than 9,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks, the top 10 U.S. telecommunications companies, and all major branches of the Federal Government. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477. Internet Security Systems is a trademark of Internet Security Systems, Inc. SOURCE: Internet Security Systems, Inc.