Audit Compliance System features 4 applications in 1.

SteelCloud Inc. Sep 09, 2005

Press Release Summary:

As turn-key appliance, Audit Compliance System (ACS) provides direct control over audit process and features 128-bit AES encryption of audit data. It provides 4 audit applications, which include Compliance Auditing, Security Monitoring, Incident Response, and Network Forensics. Utilizing systematic, sustainable methodology, software lets users produce documented evidence that internal controls are effective, intact, and in-line with corporate security policies.

Original Press Release:

SteelCloud to Unveil Its Enhanced Audit Compliance System (ACS) at Cyber Security Summit in New York City

Proprietary Turn-Key Appliance Now Includes Four Audit Applications With Full Data Encryption HERNDON, Va., Aug. 25 -- SteelCloud, Inc., (NASDAQ:SCLD), a leading supplier of ready-to-deploy server appliances, security solutions and professional IT services, today announced it will be demonstrating its new, enhanced Audit Compliance System (ACS) at the Cyber Security Executive Summit at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on September 22-23, 2005. The Summit is for large enterprises in the financial services sector. At the Summit, SteelCloud will exhibit its enhanced ACS. The Company has also been asked to speak in meeting sessions on "Response to Attack & Incident Management" and "Network Security Strategies." Most audit tools in the market today transfer sensitive data in clear text across the network, thereby putting the data at risk. ACS mitigates this risk through 128-bit AES encryption of audit data. With ACS, Chief Technology Officers, Security Officers and Internal Auditors gain direct control over the audit process without being reliant on their already overburdened IT staff for their compliance auditing needs. Featuring SteelCloud patent-pending technology, ACS incorporates four audit applications in one: - Compliance Auditing -- Generates automatic reports on compliance deviations and on any changes between audits. Query templates can be constructed to match any standards policy. - Security Monitoring -- Identifies who has what rights and permissions to critical financial and customer data. Includes search capability for unacceptable applications and files. - Incident Response -- An enterprise-wide process and service inventory capability enables rapid searching for unauthorized rogue applications or malware. Includes file search capability for "interesting" files. - Network Forensics -- Provides for filtered event log capture, USB drive tracking and ability to search for alternative data streams. "Over the past two years, SteelCloud has been heavily involved helping organizations meet their IT compliance objectives," said Thomas P. Dunne, SteelCloud Chairman and CEO. "These companies needed our help because half of the query tools available to them were too sparse or 'ad-hoc' to meet auditor requirements while the rest cost too much and added too much overhead for the auditing function. ACS combines the best engineering tools with a systematic, sustainable methodology -- all at a sensible price. With ACS, organizations can easily produce documented evidence that their 'internal controls' are effective, intact and in-line with corporate security policies." ACS is ideal for any size organization needing to demonstrate compliance with government legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Bliley-Leach, HIPAA, FISMA, etc. ACS is available for delivery in October and can be ordered directly from SteelCloud. Prices start at about $10,000 for a pre-loaded, optimized, ready-to-deploy SteelCloud ACS appliance. For more information call SteelCloud at 703-674-5500. About SteelCloud SteelCloud is a leading provider of network security solutions, custom integration and professional IT services. The Company's ISO 9001:2000 certified Appliance Server Group designs and manufactures specialized servers and network appliances for volume users, large integrators and OEM customers. SteelCloud's Security Solutions Group delivers network security solutions in the form of security products, professional services and regulatory compliance solutions. In addition, the Company's Advanced Technology Group designs and develops proprietary SteelCloud software products. Over its 17-year history, SteelCloud has won numerous awards for technical excellence and outstanding customer service. SteelCloud can be reached at 703-674-5500. Additional information is available at www.steelcloud.com/. E-mail: info@steelcloud.com. CONTACT: William D. Hughes of SteelCloud, Inc., +1-703-674-5560, or whughes@steelcloud.com