Citadel Security Software's CEO to Provide Industry Perspective for Government Leaders on ''Automated Tools for FISMA Compliance''

[Citadel Security Software via BizWire]

First Monday Executive Forum

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2004--

CEO Steve Solomon to Present Luncheon Keynote at
First Monday Executive Forum

Citadel Security Software Inc. (Nasdaq:CDSS), a leader in
vulnerability management solutions, today announced the company's CEO,
Steve Solomon, will present the luncheon keynote at the First Monday
Executive Forum. This is being held in conjunction with the "Focus on
Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) Symposium" Monday,
May 3, 2004, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade
Center in Washington, D.C.
"With the complexity of government information systems increasing
along with the importance of effective security management, the value
of automated security compliance solutions cannot be over stated. We
are fortunate to have Steve Solomon, CEO of Citadel Corporation to
present the keynote address on the use of technology to assist
agencies in complying with FISMA at the joint FIRST MONDAY Executive
Forum and the Focus on FISMA Conference Luncheon," stated Arthur F.
Chantker, President of Potomac Forum, Ltd. who along with ICG
Government is hosting the luncheon on May 4th at the Ronald Reagan
Building.
To help address the network security challenges facing both
government and private institutions, Solomon will address "Automated
Tools for FISMA Compliance." He will provide an "outside the beltway"
industry view and share his security expertise on best practices for
managing vulnerabilities.
"Securing government information is a top priority for Congress,
the Executive Branch and government agencies across all levels,"
Solomon says. "FISMA requires agencies to apply risk management
techniques to make their computer information systems more secure.
Since the law went into effect, many agency officials say they have
found risk management to be an unfamiliar discipline and often
difficult to apply."
A regular series on the technology issues facing legislators and
government leaders today, the First Monday Executive Forum is held the
first Monday of several months during the year. Limited to
congressional and government attendees only, First Monday is a free
program.

About Citadel

Citadel Security Software Inc., a leader in full lifecycle
vulnerability management solutions powered by AVR technology, helps
enterprises effectively neutralize security vulnerabilities. Citadel's
patent-pending, Common Criteria EAL 3 certified Hercules(R) technology
provides users with full control over the automated remediation
process, enabling efficient aggregation, prioritization and resolution
of vulnerabilities detected by industry-standard vulnerability
assessment tools. SecurePC(TM) and NetOFF(TM) products enable
companies to enforce security policies from a single point of control.
Citadel's solutions enable organizations to ensure the confidentiality
of information, reduce the time and costs associated with the
inefficient manual remediation process, and facilitate compliance with
organizational security policies and government mandates such as,
FISMA, HIPAA and Gramm-Leach-Bliley legislation. For more information
on Citadel, visit www.citadel.com, or contact the company at (214)
520-9292.

Safe Harbor/Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties, including the current economic and
geopolitical environment, the current information technology spending
trend, the uncertainty of funding of government information technology
security projects, a lack of Citadel operating history, uncertainty of
product acceptance, uncertainty of ability to compete effectively in a
new market and the uncertainty of profitability and cash flow of
Citadel, competition, intellectual property rights and dependence on
key personnel. These risks and uncertainties may cause actual outcomes
and results to differ materially from expectations in this press
release. These and other risks are detailed in Citadel's annual report
on Form 10-KSB filed for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Editors Note: Citadel is a trademark and Hercules is a registered
trademark of Citadel Security Software.