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Open Security Exchange Builds Momentum As Program of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization

Program to Create & Promote Enterprise Security Management Specifications

September 15, 2003—PISCATAWAY, NJ—The Open Security Exchange (OSE), an industry forum established in April 2003 to promote the integration between disparate components of security infrastructure, today announced that it has now become the newest program of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (ISTO).

Delivering on its promise to have vendor neutral administration, the OSE selected the IEEE-ISTO to provide strategic, administrative and management support to the OSE, enabling members to focus their efforts on the mission of promoting interoperability with security systems, and educating the marketplace about security best practices. Since its inception, the OSE has gained interest from hundreds of organizations looking for guidelines to bridge the gap between components of a security environment. The OSE also announced that OSE subcommittees were formed to work on the next phases of the program and that it will name its Board members during its first member meeting to be held on October 1 in conjunction with the National Security Summit (NSS), in Washington DC.

Initiated in April by four founding members (Computer Associates, Gemplus, HID and Tyco Software House), the OSE is a cross-industry forum that promotes security management by addressing the lack of integration commonly found in today’s security infrastructure. Industry experts agree that the need for physical and IT security interoperability is real. The OSE drives the creation and adoption of interoperability specifications by working closely with existing standards bodies. Implementation of OSE’s interoperability specifications helps organizations reduce costs, while leveraging their existing security infrastructure to maximize operational efficiency.

“We are pleased to welcome the OSE as the newest program of the ISTO,” says Peter Lefkin, ISTO’s COO/CFO. “We look forward to working with OSE members to facilitate the development of the specifications, and the marketing and interoperability activities that will support implementation and acceptance of the specifications in the marketplace.”

Leveraging the diverse expertise of its members, the OSE plays the integral role of security advisor to organizations worldwide. It provides subject-matter expertise in the area of security management to law enforcement agencies, government and commercial organizations, educational and professional organizations.

“The Founding Members of the Open Security Exchange are very happy to work with the IEEE-ISTO”, said Eric Maurice, acting chairman of the Open Security Exchange, “IEEE-ISTO brings to the Exchange a proven record of excellence in supporting a vendor neutral approach to the promotion of interoperability and standards in the area of security management.”

About OSE

Dedicated to promoting the adoption of interoperability specifications in the area of physical and cyber security, the Open Security Exchange was founded by Computer Associates International, Inc. (http://ca.com), Gemplus (www.gemplus.com), HID Corporation (www.hidcorp.com) and Tyco Software House(www.swhouse.com). The first technical specifications issued by the Open Security Exchange address interoperability between physical and cyber security technologies. Membership in the Open Security Exchange is open to all qualified organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.opensecurityexchange.org.

About the ISTO

The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization is a global, not-for-profit corporation designed to provide an innovative legal umbrella for consortia, and a flexible array of program management support. The ISTO is affiliated with the IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association.

Currently there are 9 initiatives organized as programs of the ISTO: 1355 Association; Broadband Wireless Internet Forum; Customized Learning Experience Online (CLEO) Lab; Liberty Alliance Project; Medical Device Communications Industry Group; Nexus 5001 Forum; Open Security Exchange; Printer Working Group; and VoiceXML Forum.

Open Security Exchange Builds Momentum As Program of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization

Program to Create & Promote Enterprise Security Management Specifications

September 15, 2003—PISCATAWAY, NJ—The Open Security Exchange (OSE), an industry forum established in April 2003 to promote the integration between disparate components of security infrastructure, today announced that it has now become the newest program of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (ISTO).

Delivering on its promise to have vendor neutral administration, the OSE selected the IEEE-ISTO to provide strategic, administrative and management support to the OSE, enabling members to focus their efforts on the mission of promoting interoperability with security systems, and educating the marketplace about security best practices. Since its inception, the OSE has gained interest from hundreds of organizations looking for guidelines to bridge the gap between components of a security environment. The OSE also announced that OSE subcommittees were formed to work on the next phases of the program and that it will name its Board members during its first member meeting to be held on October 1 in conjunction with the National Security Summit (NSS), in Washington DC.

Initiated in April by four founding members (Computer Associates, Gemplus, HID and Tyco Software House), the OSE is a cross-industry forum that promotes security management by addressing the lack of integration commonly found in today’s security infrastructure. Industry experts agree that the need for physical and IT security interoperability is real. The OSE drives the creation and adoption of interoperability specifications by working closely with existing standards bodies. Implementation of OSE’s interoperability specifications helps organizations reduce costs, while leveraging their existing security infrastructure to maximize operational efficiency.

“We are pleased to welcome the OSE as the newest program of the ISTO,” says Peter Lefkin, ISTO’s COO/CFO. “We look forward to working with OSE members to facilitate the development of the specifications, and the marketing and interoperability activities that will support implementation and acceptance of the specifications in the marketplace.”

Leveraging the diverse expertise of its members, the OSE plays the integral role of security advisor to organizations worldwide. It provides subject-matter expertise in the area of security management to law enforcement agencies, government and commercial organizations, educational and professional organizations.

“The Founding Members of the Open Security Exchange are very happy to work with the IEEE-ISTO”, said Eric Maurice, acting chairman of the Open Security Exchange, “IEEE-ISTO brings to the Exchange a proven record of excellence in supporting a vendor neutral approach to the promotion of interoperability and standards in the area of security management.”

About OSE

Dedicated to promoting the adoption of interoperability specifications in the area of physical and cyber security, the Open Security Exchange was founded by Computer Associates International, Inc. (http://ca.com), Gemplus (www.gemplus.com), HID Corporation (www.hidcorp.com) and Tyco Software House(www.swhouse.com). The first technical specifications issued by the Open Security Exchange address interoperability between physical and cyber security technologies. Membership in the Open Security Exchange is open to all qualified organizations. For more information, please visit http://www.opensecurityexchange.org.

About the ISTO

The IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization is a global, not-for-profit corporation designed to provide an innovative legal umbrella for consortia, and a flexible array of program management support. The ISTO is affiliated with the IEEE and the IEEE Standards Association.

Currently there are 9 initiatives organized as programs of the ISTO: 1355 Association; Broadband Wireless Internet Forum; Customized Learning Experience Online (CLEO) Lab; Liberty Alliance Project; Medical Device Communications Industry Group; Nexus 5001 Forum; Open Security Exchange; Printer Working Group; and VoiceXML Forum.