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Mazu Networks Chief Technology Strategist to Discuss the Benefits of Network Behavior Analysis at the SecureWorld Expo Dallas Conference

DALLAS, TEXAS and CAMBRIDGE, MASS. - November 12, 2007

Who:

Charles Kaplan, chief technology strategist, Mazu Networks, the leading(1) provider of Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) systems.

What:

Kaplan to participate in a panel discussion titled, "Network Security - NAC vs. IPS vs. UTM" during the SecureWorld Expo Dallas event. The panel discussion will examine the evolving network architecture and highlight how NBA solutions address the network risks in a constantly evolving network. Kaplan will also discuss how NBA solutions enable IT organizations to manage, secure and optimize availability and performance of business services. In addition, the panel will address other security tools, such as NAC, IPS and UTM and how each tool functions within a complete network security strategy.

SecureWorld Expo is the first regional conference formed to promote the ideals of fostering communication between security professionals and technology leaders, to discuss best practices and to bind that body of thought in a public/private partnership with the government. SecureWorld Expo will steer the discussion of how security in the twenty-first century will be a driving principle for business and government.

Where:

Dallas Convention Center
650 Griffin St.
Dallas, Texas

When:

Kaplan will present on Wednesday, November 14 at 1:15 p.m. CST. For more information or to attend the event, please visit http://secureworldexpo.com/events/index.php?id=230.

Speaker Biography:

Charles Kaplan, chief technology strategist, Mazu Networks
As chief technology strategist at Mazu Networks, Charles Kaplan provides strategic guidance and support for the company's engineering, marketing and sales teams. Drawing from 15 years of information security experience, Kaplan has participated in the development of security programs at more than 1,000 companies and is a recognized expert at architecting, implementing, maintaining and managing effective and balanced security programs.

Previously, Kaplan was the chief information security officer for VeriSign Managed Security Services (MSS), where he served as a thought leader, strategist and evangelist for the organization. In his role, Kaplan provided subject matter expertise and direction internally as well as customer facing security guidance to the company's top MSS clients. Kaplan has served as an extension to the IT teams of many Future 1000 enterprises, helping them to develop long term information security strategies.

Kaplan has also founded several successful companies including: Cenetrix, developers of network threat prevention systems; norSEC, a highly successful pioneer in the now established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) space; and Xevo, a fast-growing Internet software company devoted to the Application Service Provider (ASP) industry.

As a recognized thought leader in the security space, Kaplan has been frequently quoted in the press on a range of security topics. He is also a noted speaker for numerous events and audiences, including IS Associates, TechTarget, UNIX Expo, Internet Expo, Internet World, the Pentagon, the FBI and universities.

About Mazu Networks, Inc.

Mazu Networks offers solutions that enable IT organizations to manage, secure, and optimize the availability and performance of business services. Mazu Profiler uses Network Behavior Analysis (NBA) to provide a new way of looking at the IT infrastructure by analyzing network traffic to provide valuable information about the interactions of and dependencies between users, applications, and systems. This enables enterprise IT organizations to ensure optimal performance and availability, enhanced protection and support for regulatory compliance, and informed decision making for IT initiatives. Only Mazu Profiler offers behavioral analytics, user identification and application fingerprinting, role-based presentation using common data, and intelligent operation with other systems in the infrastructure. With Mazu Profiler, hundreds of customers are able to ensure the availability, performance, and security of business services as well as to reduce costs and satisfy regulatory requirements. For more information, please visit www.mazunetworks.com.

(1) See http://www.mazunetworks.com/news-events/061201-yankee.php.