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Penetration Testing Product CORE IMPACT Integrates with Harris STAT Guardian Vulnerability Management Suite to Extend Vulnerability Management Capabilities Core Security Technologies, provider of CORE IMPACT, the first-to-market penetration testing product for assessing specific information security risks, and Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading provider of network security solutions for more than 25 years, today announced the integration of their products, CORE IMPACT and STAT Guardian(TM) Vulnerability Management Suite (VMS). The new integration will allow customers to scan their networks against a comprehensive vulnerability database with STAT Scanner, the vulnerability assessment component of STAT Guardian VMS, and then safely exploit those same vulnerabilities with a CORE IMPACT penetration test. This will make it possible for customers to more efficiently manage their vulnerabilities, as they will now be able to determine if the identified vulnerabilities are actually exploitable, precisely identify what network resources are at risk and better prioritize their remediation efforts. In an environment where new threats and breaches are occurring daily, it is increasingly critical that customers are able to proactively leverage vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. "Harris is constantly working to provide our customers with integrated and comprehensive network security solutions," said Rick Simonian, vice president of Homeland Security Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems Division. "By integrating STAT Guardian VMS with CORE IMPACT, we offer customers the ability to instantly use the results of their vulnerability scans to better inform their penetration tests--making it even easier and more efficient to prioritize their security efforts and protect their most critical assets." "With the increased sophistication of attacks on enterprise networks, organizations now realize that they must arm themselves with the best vulnerability management technologies to help them stay ahead of attackers and other threats," said Paul Paget, CEO of Core Security Technologies. "By integrating STAT Guardian VMS and CORE IMPACT, organizations can now leverage one of the industry's leading vulnerability scanning technologies to identify network vulnerabilities, and then test those results using CORE IMPACT to understand the implications of exploiting them. The result is a unified vulnerability management solution that helps users improve their network's security." About Harris STAT Guardian Vulnerability Management Suite (VMS) STAT Guardian VMS, comprised of STAT(R) Scanner, STAT(R) Patch and Remediation, STAT(R) Report Center, and STAT(R) Command Center offers proactive protection of information and computer networks from hackers, viruses and other threats. STAT Scanner, the vulnerability assessment component of STAT Guardian VMS, provides adaptive scanning capabilities to accurately find vulnerabilities in multiple computer operating platforms and applications. STAT Scanner was recently awarded the U.S. Department of Homeland Security "Approved Product for Homeland Security" certification under the Support Antiterrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act) of 2002. STAT Scanner is the first and only security software product to receive this certification. STAT Scanner was also the first vulnerability assessment product to receive Common Criteria Certification, a critical requirement for commercial information security products purchased by the U.S. government for use in national security systems. Platinum-level technical support is included as a standard part of STAT product offerings. Additional information about STAT products is available at www.stat.harris.com. About CORE IMPACT CORE IMPACT is the first automated, comprehensive penetration testing product for assessing specific information security threats to an organization. By safely, efficiently and quickly identifying how vulnerable assets can be breached, CORE IMPACT gives security professionals the information they need to help them better secure their network. CORE IMPACT, which is now used by more than 300 organizations worldwide, enables network administrators to identify what resources are exposed and determine if their current security investments are successfully detecting and preventing attacks. With its flexible reporting tools, CORE IMPACT makes it easy to share penetration testing results with auditors to help satisfy compliance requirements. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of $3.5 billion and nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists - dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. For more information, visit www.harris.com. About Core Security Technologies Core Security Technologies develops strategic solutions that help security-conscious organizations worldwide. The company's flagship product, CORE IMPACT, is the first automated penetration testing product for assessing specific information security threats to an organization. Penetration testing evaluates overall network security and identifies what resources are exposed. It enables organizations to determine if current security investments are detecting and preventing attacks. Core augments its leading technology solution with world-class security consulting services, including penetration testing, software security auditing and related training. Based in Boston, MA and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Core Security Technologies can be reached at 617-399-6980 or on the Web at http://www.coresecurity.com.