Char Baxter Communications Adds Leading Network Security Company to Client Portfolio
Securiant Selects Char Baxter Communications to Spearhead Branding Program

ATLANTA—(August 24, 2004)—Char Baxter Communications, a branding consultancy providing integrated marketing and public relations services to the technology industry, announced today that it has been selected to create a compelling marketing campaign for Securiant, a pioneer in the simplified business integration of infrastructure security. The partnership will begin with development on Securiant's corporate and branding footprint.

Founded in 2003, Securiant has already made a tremendous impact on the network security industry. With a strong financial portfolio, the organization is poised for continued achievements. Securiant is bringing to market faster, more efficient solutions that enable businesses to manage network changes and block malicious activity on computer networks in real time.

"We have great respect for Securiant's successes to date and strong entrepreneurial leadership," said Char Baxter, CEO of Char Baxter Communications. "We are pleased with the opportunity to partner with Securiant in launching an exceptional branding initiative, and to offer them ongoing strategic results and fundamental business value."

Char Baxter Communications, acknowledged for its branding in the high-tech marketplace, has worked with local leading organizations including Manhattan Associates, S1 Corporation, Magnet Banking, Optio Software and Inovis. It is also championing the Georgia 1st initiative, along with John Yates of Morris Manning & Martin, a coalition promoting business development in Georgia.

"In an industry that's growing as fast as network security, we needed a partner with deep knowledge of our business," said Richard J.B. Campbell, founder, president and CEO of Securiant, Inc. "I am confident we found that in the Char Baxter Communications team. Their high energy, proven talent and ability to hit the ground running is a welcome addition to our effort."

A recognized community and business leader, Richard Campbell serves as a chairperson for the MTech council, a minority technology council sponsored by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

About Securiant

Securiant, Inc. is a pioneer in the simplified business integration of infrastructure security. Securiant has developed single-sourced, fully integrated appliance-based security solutions and optional managed security services that secure, monitor and manage small to medium sized and distributed networks at an affordable cost. The company's flagship SpiderISA security appliance integrates change management methodology with a set of open-source based security tools and appliance hardware. Securiant's practical, affordable and effective security solutions discover vulnerabilities, track changes and detect attacks on computer networks in real time, resulting in reduced downtime; greater system and data integrity; and in more effective auditing and reporting capabilities that meet the regulatory, privacy, security and liability demands of HIPAA, JCAHO, Sarbanes Oxley and GLBA. Founded in February 2003, privately held Securiant, Inc. owns data center management subsidiary Securiant Services, Inc. and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information call 800-974-4210 or visit www.securiant.com.

About Char Baxter Communications

Char Baxter Communications is one of the leading integrated branding and marketing firms specializing in the high technology industry. Founded in 1991, the consultancy has created winning marketing strategies for local, national and international clients, including some of the largest and best-known technology companies in the world.

Char Baxter Communications most recently played a key role in the success of the 2003 Georgia Technology Celebration. Char Baxter, the firm's CEO, chaired the Celebration's public relations and advertising efforts. As part of this effort, the firm created the Technology Timeline, which chronicles a century of growth for Georgia's technology industry. In addition to being nominated for the 2004 Woman of the Year in Technology Award sponsored by the Technology Association of Georgia, Baxter serves as the co-chair of the Georgia 1st initiative, a non-profit grassroots coalition dedicated to generating more business in Georgia. Please visit www.charbaxter.com for more information.