ISSA Names Nortel Government Solutions Outstanding Organization of the Year

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The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA(1)) named Nortel Government Solutions(1) Outstanding Organization of the Year for 2007 at its recent annual membership meeting in San Francisco.

Nortel Government Solutions, a U.S. company wholly owned by Nortel(1) (TSX: NT)(NYSE: NT), was recognized for its contributions to the growth of the Northern Virginia chapter, the ISSA's largest.

"Simply stated, if it had not been for the extensive support of Nortel Government Solutions, we would not have achieved the success of becoming the largest ISSA chapter in the world," said Brian Schultz, president of the ISSA's Northern Virginia chapter.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition," said Larry Jurcich, vice president and general manager, Information Assurance and Engineering Division, Nortel Government Solutions. "The ISSA plays a vital role in developing, nourishing and supporting information security professionals. We're delighted to be involved in the growth of the Northern Virginia chapter, and honored to be mentioned alongside the other outstanding ISSA award winners."

As a Gold Sponsor, Nortel Government Solutions has hosted eight Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Study Groups; six National Security Agency INFOSEC assessment methodology courses; four National Security Agency INFOSEC evaluation methodology courses; a certification and accreditation conference; and numerous meetings for the chapter's board and committees over the chapter's four-year development.

The ISSA Organization of the Year award is presented annually to a company or organization that makes a significant contribution to ISSA and the information security profession. Candidates must demonstrate a sustained, proactive presence that directly contributes to the leadership and professionalism of the association and its membership. This is achieved by providing services, products, knowledge or direct support that promotes the highest ethical standards in addressing information security, or by exhibiting leadership to the profession through world-class security programs.

In addition to Nortel Government Solutions, the ISSA recognized six other individuals and chapters at its annual meeting.

"Through the dedication and contributions of many volunteers, ISSA enhances the depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise of information security professionals," said Howard A. Schmidt, president, ISSA International. "Their gifts of time, wisdom and resources ensure that we are able to provide quality education and professional experiences for our members and the information security community. It is a great pleasure to honor these key individuals and organizations for their service to ISSA and the industry."

The other award winners included:

ISSA Hall of Fame Award: William Tompkins. Tompkins, who served as president of the ISSA board in 2002, received the ISSA's most prestigious awards for his career-long contributions to the promotion of the security profession.

Outstanding Security Professional of the Year: Sherry Voit, information security specialist with CACI Technologies, Round Hill, Va. Voit was instrumental in the development of the ISSA Northern Virginia Chapter's first CISSP study group and the first class in National Security Agency INFOSEC assessment methodology.

Chapter of the Year: United Kingdom Chapter. The ISSA recognized the U.K. Chapter for its activities and growth over the past three years, including a general membership increase of 100 and a student membership increase of 144.

Chapter Communication Program of the Year: Capitol of Texas Chapter, Austin, Tex., for creation of its chapter web site, which successfully shifted the chapter's reliance on newsletter and email announcements to electronic media.

President's Awards: Robert W. Daniels, client security officer with EDS, and Kevin L. Richards, senior manager for Ernst Young LLP, were recognized for outstanding service to the information security industry, ISSA members and chapters and the ISSA International Board of Directors.

About the ISSA

The Information Systems Security Association is the largest international not-for-profit association for information security professionals. The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members, which include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government.

About Nortel Government Solutions

Nortel Government Solutions is a network-centric integrator, providing the services expertise, mission-critical systems and secure communications that empower government to ensure the security, livelihood, and well being of its citizens. Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., Nortel Government Solutions offers a one-stop shop for solutions designed to improve workforce productivity, reduce operating costs, and streamline inter-agency communications. Nortel Government Solutions is a U.S. company wholly-owned by Nortel(1) (TSX: NT)(NYSE: NT). Please visit www.nortelgov.com for more information.