Verio Expands IntelliSecurity Managed Security Services; Partners with Internet Security Systems; New Security Services Further Augment Current NTT/VE [January 26, 2004]

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan 26, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Verio, a subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, and a leading provider of global IP solutions, and Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) (ISSX) , today announced they are joining forces to expand the NTT/VERIO IntelliSecurity(TM) Managed Solutions portfolio, providing Verio customers worldwide with enhanced security services.

Partnering with ISS, a world leader in products and services that protect against Internet threats, Verio has expanded its IntelliSecurity Managed Solutions for both its enterprise hosting and network services customers who require managed information security implementations to protect information assets or comply with government regulations. Verio's comprehensive suite of IntelliSecurity Managed Solutions now offers an expanded range of managed firewall solutions and intrusion detection services (IDS). In response to customer demand, NTT/VERIO IntelliSecurity services also offer a complete array of professional security services including Network Penetration Testing, Information Security Assessment, Emergency Response Service, and Vulnerability Management, all designed to minimize network security risks.

With IntelliSecurity, Verio can deliver a security solution with 24/7 security monitoring and management of a customer's network and data infrastructure. Verio will also benefit from leveraging the proactive security intelligence conducted by ISS' X-Force(R) research and development team, a leading authority on threats and vulnerabilities. In addition, through an interactive Managed Services Customer Portal, customers have around-the-clock access to their security management profile including device status, security alert monitoring, and policy change requests and tracking, among other features, thus providing a real-time communications channel to the Security Operations Centers managing their security.

"In today's high-risk, critical e-business environments, providers must meet customers' demand for services that ensure the highest integrity and availability of their business' infrastructures," said Isabel Ehringer, president of Enterprise Hosting for Verio. "Our partnership with ISS allows us to augment our current security offerings and provide world-class security management solutions that fully leverage the NTT/VERIO IP network and infrastructure, backed by industry-leading Service Level Agreements."

The continued rise of security risks on the Internet make managed security services an easy, cost-effective way for companies to manage their security posture and protect the availability, integrity and confidentiality of their systems and networks. According to a 2003 survey conducted by analyst firm IDC, 40 percent of nearly 1,000 IT managers rated security their highest priority. According to its 2003 report, IDC predicts that security services spending will grow to $21 billion by 2007.

"Our partnership with Verio further demonstrates our commitment to best-in-class partners that deliver critical outsourced security services to customers," said Rick Miller, vice president of Managed Security Services for ISS. "Our approach is to deliver solutions that are integral to monitoring, managing and protecting an organization's networking environment. We are thrilled to be working with Verio to deliver a comprehensive suite of premier security services to their customers."

Principal benefits of NTT/VERIO IntelliSecurity Managed Solutions include:

-- Firewall management at multiple levels of management

-- 24/7 firewall monitoring backed by industry-leading service level agreements

-- VPN site-to-site and client management

-- IDS monitoring service at five service levels, and IDS management

-- Vulnerability scanning on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis
or on demand

-- Professional security services.

"Our expanded IntelliSecurity offerings allow customers to easily manage and change their security coverage to fit networking and data needs as their businesses change or grow," said James Treuting, acting president of Network Services at Verio. "Each IntelliSecurity offering can be sold as a standalone solution or added to a customer's current service on an as-needed basis, making the solution ideal for businesses of all sizes."

Verio is offering a free vulnerability scan to businesses interested in learning more about managing their security risk through IntelliSecurity solutions. NTT/VERIO IntelliSecurity managed security services are available in the United States and Europe. More information can be found at www.verio.com/security/managed.

About Verio

Verio Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications (NTT Com), which provides long distance and international telecommunications reaching over 200 countries worldwide. Verio is the world's largest operator of Web sites for businesses and a leading provider of global IP solutions. NTT Com and Verio market their global IP solutions under the NTT/VERIO brand. The company offers businesses a broad range of Internet services, including Web hosting, dedicated access, virtual private networks, and managed service offerings, among other enhanced services. Verio supports its operations with highly reliable and scalable global infrastructure and systems including the NTT/VERIO Global IP Network, and provides Web hosting services to customers in more than 170 countries. The combination of Verio and NTT Com offers services to meet the growing and diverse needs of all businesses, including small to medium businesses, large global enterprises and multi-national corporations. More information can be found at www.verio.com and www.ntt.com/index-e.html.

About Internet Security Systems, Inc.

Internet Security Systems, Inc. (ISS) is the trusted expert to global enterprises and world governments providing products and services that protect against Internet threats. An established world leader in security since 1994, ISS delivers proven cost efficiencies and reduces regulatory and business risk across the enterprise for more than 11,000 customers worldwide. ISS products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence conducted by ISS' X-Force(R) research and development team - the unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. Headquartered in Atlanta, Internet Security Systems has additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362.

IntelliSecurity is a registered trademark of Verio Inc. Verio and the Verio logo are trademarks and/or service marks of Verio Inc. in the United States and other countries. Internet Security Systems is a trademark, and X-Force is a registered trademark of Internet Security Systems, Inc. All other names are trademarks or registered marks of their respective owners.

SOURCE: Verio Inc.

Verio Inc.
Mona Peloquin, 303-645-1961
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OR
Internet Security Systems, Inc.
Jeff Nessler, 404-236-3026
jnessler@iss.net
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Text 100 International
Nina Velasquez, 212-871-5173
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Cohn & Wolfe
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