Cybrinth and RiskWatch Join Forces to Develop New FERC Assessment Software

FERC, pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, finalized on February 2, 2006 landmark new rules on the certification of an Electric Reliability Organization and the procedures for the establishment, approval and enforcement of mandatory electric reliability standards. These new procedures are being automated in an easy-to-use compliance assessment software to be called RiskWatch for FERC CIP.

"The use of an automated, repeatable and verifiable way of conducting FERC CIP compliance assessments is the wave of the future in security," said Dr. Ron Krutz, Chief Knowledge Officer of Cybrinth. "The complex task of complying with these new regulations will be streamlined by the use of the RiskWatch for FERC software. The ability to use a web-based program to incorporate input from people in different parts of the organization and be able to compare results over time creates a much more comprehensive assessment."

The new software will be available July 1, 2008 and will be part of a total service which will give clients the training and expertise to demonstrate compliance with every aspect of the CIP, which includes: security management, an electronic perimeter, personnel considerations, physical security, systems management, incident reporting and also recovery planning.

About RiskWatch

RiskWatch(R) is the top-rated provider of innovative security risk assessment and compliance software that automates the risk management process. RiskWatch clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, the Veterans Administration, hundreds of hospitals and health plans including Blue Shield ofCalifornia, Piedmont Hospital, Progress Energy, IBM, Mitsubishi, state and federal agencies, and many more.

About Cybrinth, Inc.

Cybrinth, Inc. is a comprehensive cyber security solutions company for public and private enterprises, with headquarters inWashington, D.C. Cybrinth's clients include major enterprises in the financial, credit card, insurance, legal services, and transportation sectors, as well as U.S. civilian and military agencies. Cybrinth also provides solutions for foreign governments and international enterprises. Cybrinth's executive leadership includes thought leaders and experts in cyber security, SCADA, physical security, best practices, and standards.

    For more information, contact:

    Karin L. Brandenburg
    Sr. VP, Operations
    Cybrinth, Inc.
    1615 L St. NW, Suite 320
    Washington, DC 20036
    202-212-6885
    karin.brandenburg@cybrinth.com
    http://www.cybrinth.com

    Caroline Hamilton, President & CEO
    RiskWatch, Inc.
    Annapolis, Maryland
    410-224-4773, x105
    chamilton@riskwatch.com
    http://www.riskwatch.com

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SOURCE RiskWatch, Inc.

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