Sep 8, 2009—Gladiator Technology Announces New Security Research Department

MEDIA RELEASE

– Leading Provider of Network and Information Security Solutions Creates Department to Help Financial Institutions Better Respond to Dynamic Security Threats –

September 8, 2009

Gladiator Technology, the ProfitStars® solution that operates as a managed security services provider (MSSP) exclusively for financial institutions nationwide, today formally announced its new Security Research Department. This department was created to foster the continued growth and high quality of Gladiator’s network and information security services, and to contribute to the security-related education of its financial institution clients and employees.

Danny Johnston, group president of Gladiator Technology, said, “Our Security Research Department is another weapon in our arsenal of security services that help protect financial institutions. This department uses our Malware Network to analyze new attack methods lurking on today’s Internet, and helps facilitate effective response methodologies to proactively protect our clients from these security threats.”

The Security Research Department is directed by Ryan Spanier, Gladiator’s senior information security engineer who holds a Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), as well as certifications from International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC2) and Cisco Systems, Inc. The department oversees two strategic internal security groups within Gladiator. The first group is dedicated to enhancing and expanding Gladiator’s current security service offerings, and the second group focuses upon educating employees on the latest security threats and training them on new attack techniques, including how to recognize and protect against attacks.

According to Spanier, “Malware threats are evolving every day and Gladiator is not standing by idly. We continue to evolve our services to better protect our clients, and our Security Research Department is an integral part of that protection. The Security Research Department is leading our integration and development of a new malware detection method called Raw Traffic Analysis, or RTA, which is a behavior-based malware detection service for Gladiator’s monitored firewall clients that complements existing signature-based detection methods. Our RTA service is based on the premise that the most dangerous malware sends gathered data to its controllers and/or controls compromised machines, which requires malware to send traffic over the Internet. RTA allows our team to identify malicious traffic by scrutinizing successful outbound connections. If the source of the malware infection is a Web site, Gladiator can pinpoint the exact time, source site, and internal IP address of the malware infection.”

RTA has already detected malware activity in more than 57 percent of Gladiator’s client base, which represents more than 400 malware incidents. Most of these infections are on laptops that leave the organization, get infected, and then infect corporate networks. Some examples of the malware variants that Gladiator’s RTA service has successfully detected and helped clean include Conficker, Zbot, Fake Antivirus 2009, Koobface, and Banker-spy.

Gladiator keeps its clients and the information security community at large informed on the latest threats and security vulnerabilities via the Gladiator Research and Security Web site. The Security Research Department hosts the Web site – http://research.gladtech.net – where security topics pertinent to financial institution security professionals, such as advisories and blog entries, are regularly posted. In addition to technical security information, articles are posted by members of the Gladiator IT Regulatory Compliance Department regarding new trends in information security compliance relevant to financial institutions.

About Gladiator Technology

Based in Atlanta, Gladiator Technology is a managed security services provider (MSSP) focused specifically on information security protection for the financial industry. The company helps more than 650 financial institutions nationwide secure networks and protect financial data in adherence with Federal Financial Institutions Examinations Council (FFIEC) regulations. From security monitoring and consulting services to technology management training and IT compliance management products, Gladiator Technology functions as one of the fastest-growing Internet and network security companies in the nation. For additional information about Gladiator Technology, please call 877-GLADTECH or visit us at www.gladiatortechnology.com.

Gladiator Technology is a solution provided by Jack Henry & Associates’ ProfitStars division.

About ProfitStars

ProfitStars, a division of Jack Henry & Associates, Inc., provides best-of-breed solutions that improve the performance of financial institutions of all asset sizes and charters, and diverse corporate entities. These solutions facilitate revenue and growth, risk mitigation and control, and cost control; and complement virtually any core information processing platform. Additional information is available at www.profitstars.com.

About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a leading provider of computer systems and ATM/debit card/ACH transaction processing services primarily for financial services organizations. Its technology solutions serve more than 8,700 customers nationwide, and are marketed and supported through three primary brands. Jack Henry Banking™ supports banks ranging from de novo to mid-tier institutions with information and transaction processing solutions. Symitar™ is the leading provider of information and transaction processing solutions for credit unions of all sizes. ProfitStars provides highly specialized products and services that enable financial institutions of every asset size and charter, and diverse corporate entities to mitigate and control risks, optimize revenue and growth opportunities, and contain costs. Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.