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INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER ANNOUNCES GSA APPROVAL
Professional Security Services Enhance Federal Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security Efforts

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., October 14, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., October 14, 2008 – Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, today announced the Company has obtained approval from the United States General Services Administration (GSA) under contract 35F-0617U to provide Professional Security Services for critical infrastructure industrial control systems to the Federal Government.

KEPWARE ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER
Integrated Cyber Security Solutions Enhance KEPServerEX Functionality

PORTLAND, ME, September 23, 2008
Portland, ME, September 23, 2008 – Kepware Technologies, the leader in Communications for Automation, announces that it has partnered with Industrial Defender, the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™ for industrial automation systems, to deliver comprehensive, integrated cyber security technology for use with KEPServerEX. In joining the Company’s Industrial Defender Enabled Partner Program, Kepware will strengthen the cyber security posture of its automation control system technology by delivering functionality to monitor, alert and defend automation systems from compromise due to cyber security vulnerabilities and attacks.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER ACQUIRES TELTONE CORPORATION
Expands Defense-in-Depth™ Cyber Security Solutions with Teltone’s Industry-Leading Gauntlet Secure Communications Technology

June 24, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., June 24, 2008 – Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, today announced the Company has acquired Teltone Corporation, the industry leader in secure communications for electric power substations and provider of the Gauntlet secure substation communications solution. Through this acquisition, Industrial Defender now offers the electric power industry’s most comprehensive cyber security solution for industrial control and SCADA systems.

FROST & SULLIVAN ACKNOWLEDGES INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER AS MARKET LEADER IN CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CYBER SECURITY PROTECTION
Industrial Defender Selected as Frost & Sullivan Company of the Year for Global Risk Management in Process Control and SCADA

April 16, 2008
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, today announced that it is the recipient of the 2008 Global Risk Management Process Control & SCADA Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan, a leading global growth consulting company.

INNOMINATE JOINS INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER ENABLED PARTNER PROGRAM
Global Leader in Embedded Security Devices Leverages Industrial Defender Cyber Risk Protection Solution to Bolster Industrial Network Protection

April 14, 2008
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., April. 14, 2008 - Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, today announced that Innominate Security Technologies AG has joined the Industrial Defender Enabled Partner Program. The Industrial Defender Enabled Partner Program enables technology providers focused on the real-time process control/SCADA market to collaborate on expanding their technology offerings and providing end customers with comprehensive integrated Defense in Depth™ cyber security solutions.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER INTRODUCES TECHNOLOGY PARTNER PROGRAM
Collaborative Partner Program Will Enhance Cyber Security Protection for Real-Time Process Control and SCADA Markets

January 22, 2008
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, today announced a new partnership program that enables technology providers focused on the real-time process control/SCADA market to collaborate on expanding their technology offerings and providing end customers with comprehensive integrated cyber security solutions.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER AND RUGGEDCOM JOIN FORCES TO PROVIDE THE INDUSTRY'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE CYBER SECURITY SOLUTION
Leading Communications Equipment Provider and Leading Cyber Risk Protection Provider Deliver Integrated Technology for Global Critical Infrastructure Industries

January 22, 2008
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™, and RuggedCom, a leading provider of rugged communications networking solutions designed for mission-critical applications in harsh environments, today announced they will jointly develop, market, and co-brand the industry's most comprehensive cyber security solution for critical infrastructure industries including power, oil and gas, transportation, water and chemical sectors.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER EXPANDS GLOBAL CAPABILITIES TO MEET GROWING NEEDS FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION

November 06, 2007
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global Cyber Risk Protection™ leader previously known as Verano, Inc., today announced a global expansion plan to address growing worldwide demand for cyber security technology and services with the appointment of Donald Simoneau as senior vice president of worldwide operations, reporting to CEO Brian M. Ahern.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER AWARDED PATENT FOR CYBER RISK MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY

August 14, 2007
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global Cyber Risk Protection™ leader previously known as Verano, Inc., won recognition by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its Industrial Defender risk mitigation technology suite on July 17, with U.S. Patent No. 7,246,156. The newly patented platform mitigates increased cyber security threats, protects critical infrastructures and meets regulatory compliance for organizations in the power, energy, transportation, water and chemical industries.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER LAUNCHES V3.0 OF RISK MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY SUITE
Increased Scalability and Support for Third-Party Firewalls Meet Evolving Needs for Cyber Security Protection

July 10, 2007
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global Cyber Risk Protection™ leader previously known as Verano, Inc., today announced Version 3.0 of its industry-leading risk mitigation technology suite for the real-time process control and SCADA environment. Enhanced features include support for Cisco and Secure Computing firewalls, intrusion detection for power substations and increased product scalability to better address the specific needs of this specialized industrial environment.

VERANO RELAUNCHES AS INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER INC. TO FIGHT INCREASING GLOBAL SECURITY THREATS TO CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURES
Company Introduces World's First Integrated Industrial Cyber Security Solution with the Launch of its Co-Managed Security Services (CMSS) Offering

May 15, 2007
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™ previously known as Verano, Inc., today announced its company name change, signified by the launch of the world's first completely integrated cyber security solution for critical infrastructures. Industrial Defender's new Cyber Risk Protection Lifecycle solution culminates years of experience in protecting critical infrastructure systems in the power, water, energy, transportation and chemical industries.

INDUSTRIAL DEFENDER, INC. INTRODUCES OUTSOURCED RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTION FOR 24x7x365 CYBER SECURITY PROTECTION
Industry's First Comprehensive Co-Managed Security Service (CMSS) for Real-Time Process Control and SCADA Environments

May 15, 2007
Industrial Defender, Inc., the global leader in Cyber Risk Protection™ previously known as Verano, Inc., today launched its Co-Managed Security Services (CMSS) platform - the industry's first and only outsourced cyber risk management and monitoring service designed for the real-time process control and SCADA environments...

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