NETWORK PRESENCE RANKED 419TH FASTEST-GROWING TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN NORTH AMERICA ON THE 2003 DELOITTE AND TOUCHE'S FAST 500

Los Angeles, CA., December 15, 2003 - Network Presence, a leader in enterprise security solutions, today announced that it listed Number 419 on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on average percentage revenue growth over five years, from 1998 to 2002. Network Presence grew by 589 percent during this period. Overall, companies ranking on the 2003 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 had growth rates ranging from 469 to 296,080 percent over five years, with an average growth rate of 5,493 percent.

"We are fortunate to have an intelligent, dedicated group of people on the Network Presence team" said Network Presence president Stan Borinski. "Our customers face unique security challenges, but we've been able to combine our custom security technologies, our vendor partners' products, and our top-notch services to solve these challenges. I want to thank all of our customers and especially those who have been with us since the beginning. We're very proud to have been recognized as one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America."

Fast 500 Selection and Qualifications

The Fast 500 list is compiled from Deloitte's 20 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. To qualify for the Fast 500, entrants must have had 1998 operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD and $75,000 CD for the United States and Canada, respectively; and 2002 operating revenues must be at least $1 million USD or CD. Deloitte researchers examined financial statements to validate operating revenues.

Entrants must also be public or private companies headquartered in North America and must be a "technology company," defined as a company that owns proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues; or devotes a significant proportion of revenues to the research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology in a unique way does not quality.

In addition to ranking on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Network Presence was named the 15th fastest-growing technology company in Los Angeles as part of Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for the region in August 2003.

About Network Presence

Network Presence is a leading provider of cost-effective, end-to-end security solutions including network assessments, penetration testing, security product integration, and managed services. Network Presence combines leading-edge, robust security technology such as Check Point Software and Nokia with custom designed penetration and management tools, project management expertise and high-quality service. From initial engagement planning and custom, site-specific considerations, to consistent updates and real-time project awareness, through final analysis and reporting, Network Presence provides the services and technologies critical to maintaining a secure network.

Founded in 1997, Network Presence consultants are recognized as the technology industry's most skilled and knowledgeable architects of security design, training, and risk assessment. The expertise of Network Presence's senior staff allows the company to draw on extensive internal resources to provide clients with a tailored approach to problem solving. It is this unique team-based approach and in-depth understanding of the technology that distinguishes Network Presence as the market leader. As such, Network Presence is the preferred information security provider to many Global 1000 companies, hospitals, government and intelligence agencies, banks, universities, entertainment entities, and major insurance providers. To contact Network Presence please call (310) 216-6850 or email sales@.

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