Trusted Computer Solutions announces Security Blanket 1.2 for Oracle Enterprise Linux

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Trusted Computer Solutions Provides Automated System Lock Down Tool for
Oracle Enterprise Linux 

Security Blanket Now Supports OracleR Enterprise Linux versions 4 and 5;
Trusted Computer Solutions Joins Oracle PartnerNetwork

Herndon, VA - March 24, 2008 - Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a
leader in building security applications that run on the Linux operating
system, today announced that it has become a member of the Oracle
PartnerNetwork and now offers organizations that have invested in OracleR
Enterprise Linux versions 4 or 5 with Security Blanket 1.2, an automated
system lock down and security management tool.  Security Blanket enables
systems administrators to automatically configure and enhance the security
level of their Linux operating platform by simplifying the current arduous
methods for "hardening" systems that must be undertaken on a regular basis
to meet security compliancy requirements.  

Security Blanket is a menu-driven solution with an easy-to-use user
interface that enables administrators to run predefined profiles that
automate industry-standard best practices for hardening Linux. The profiles
are based on security guidelines recommended by the Center for Internet
Security (CIS), the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security
Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and select guidelines from the SANS
Institute' s defined risks associated with Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP
(LAMP).  Alternatively, users can customize profiles that support their own
security policies. Once a profile is selected, the product quickly assesses
the system and provides indicators to show the status of the system's
conformance to the security guidelines.  The conformance indicators show
Pass, Fail or Not Applicable.  By clicking on any failed criteria, the user
receives a detailed description of the failure, suggestions on modification
and a choice to accept modification or ignore.

"Trusted Computer Solutions is a welcome addition to the Oracle
PartnerNetwork, with Security Blanket now supporting Oracle Enterprise
Linux," said Monica Kumar, senior director of Linux and Open Source Product
Marketing, Oracle.  "With the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program
gaining strong traction in the enterprise, this unique tool offers a
simplified means for hardening Oracle Enterprise Linux servers, and is
another way to enhance an administrator's ability to maintain the data
center while helping ensure a higher level of security." 

"Our participation in the Oracle PartnerNetwork is driven by customer demand
and will not only enable us to strengthen our relationship with Oracle but
will help ensure the best possible support for Oracle Unbreakable Linux
Program users who have deployed Oracle Enterprise Linux 4 or 5" said Ed
Hammersla, chief operating officer, Trusted Computer Solutions.  "This new
working relationship demonstrates our commitment to the Oracle market and we
look forward to a successful, long-term relationship that adds value to
customers in need of improving their security posture."

Security Blanket sells for $198 per server.  For more information on the
product call: 1-866-230-1307 or visit:
<http://www.trustedcs.com/SecurityBlanket>
http://www.TrustedCS.com/SecurityBlanket.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 19,500
companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle
software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical
services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program
provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's
global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers
leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as the world's largest
enterprise software company. http://oraclepartnernetwork.oracle.com

About Oracle Enterprise Linux
Oracle Enterprise Linux is a key component of the Oracle Unbreakable Linux
support program. Providing complete support for the entire software stack on
Linux, the Oracle Unbreakable Linux support program has been adopted by more
than 1,500 leading organizations. The program provides enterprise-class
support for Linux with premier backports, lifetime support, comprehensive
Linux server lifecycle management, full indemnification, extensive testing
and more, all while helping to significantly lower the cost of support for
users.

About Trusted Computer Solutions
Founded in 1994, Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) provides commercial and
government organizations with solutions for securely sharing and protecting
critical information assets.  TCS has deep experience in developing
solutions to support the Linux community.  The company's flagship commercial
product, Security Blanket provides Linux users with an automated software
tool that allows users to easily lock down an installed Linux operating
system and periodically check the security state of an installed system.
TCS has over thirteen years of experience in building security solutions
that meet the most stringent security conformance requirements as mandated
by the Federal government.  TCS is headquartered in Herndon, Va., with
offices in Urbana, Ill. and San Antonio, Tx. For more information, visit
www.TrustedCS.com <
http://www.trustedcs.com/> .

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