Sponsors of EWF 2009 National Event

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. More information is available at: www. microsoft.com .

The Information Networking Institute (INI) offers professional graduate degree programs in Information Networking, Information Security, and Information Technology that represent an exceptional fusion of technologies, economics and policies of secure communication networks. The INI also partners with research and outreach entities, namely Carnegie Mellon Cylab, to extend educational and training programs to the broad audience of people using information networking as part of their daily lives. www.cmu.edu.

Ernst & Young's Technology and Security Risk Services group is comprised of more than 2,500 professionals with world-class capabilities in minimizing risk and maximizing digital security. Ernst & Young's unparalleled team of security and risk professionals has been drawn from Fortune 500, the federal government and various military agencies, including the National Security Agency, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy. Ernst & Young helps clients assess, design, and implement security solutions that enable their businesses to balance security needs with critical business goals. The provider of choice for many of today's most information intensive organizations, Ernst & Young can assist your company in creating a comprehensive and effective security program. Further information on Ernst & Young's security practice can be found at www.ey.com/security.

The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. [(ISC)2®] is the globally recognized Gold Standard for certifying information security professionals. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, (ISC)2 has now certified over 60,000 information security professionals in more than 130 countries. Based in Palm Harbor, Florida, USA, with offices in Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, (ISC)2 issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLPCM), Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to those meeting necessary competency requirements. (ISC)2 CISSP and related concentrations, CAP, and the SSCP certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)2 also offers a continuing professional education program, a portfolio of education products and services based upon (ISC)2s CBK®, a compendium of information security topics, and is responsible for the (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study. More information is available at www.isc2.org.

Cisco Systems, Inc. is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Today, networks are an essential part of business, education, government and home communications, and Cisco Internet Protocol-based (IP) networking solutions are the foundation of these networks. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create Internet solutions that allow individuals, companies, and countries to increase productivity, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen competitive advantage. The Cisco name has become synonymous with the Internet, as well as with the productivity improvements that Internet business solutions provide. At Cisco, our vision is to change the way people work, live, play and learn. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, go to http://newsroom.cisco.com

The Security Division of EMC is the premier provider of security solutions for business acceleration, helping the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. RSA's information-centric approach to security guards the integrity and confidentiality of information throughout its lifecycle - no matter where it moves, who accesses it or how it is used. RSA offers industry-leading solutions in identity assurance & access control, data loss prevention, encryption & key management, compliance & security information management and fraud protection. These solutions bring trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform, and the data that is generated.

PGP Corporation is a global leader in email and data encryption software for Enterprise Data Protection. Based on a unified key management and policy infrastructure, the PGP Encryption Platform offers the broadest set of integrated applications for enterprise data security. PGP platform-enabled applications allow organizations to meet current needs and expand as security requirements change for email, laptops, desktops, instant messaging, smartphones, network storage, file transfers, automated processes, and backups. PGP encryption solutions have earned a reputation for innovative, standards-based, trusted solutions currently used by more than 110,000 enterprises, businesses, and governments worldwide, including 96 percent of the Fortune 100, 74 percent of Fortune Global 100, 80 percent of the German DAX Index and 71 percent of the United Kingdom FTSE 100 Index. Customers depend on PGP solutions as part of a regulatory and audit compliance solution, to protect confidential information, secure customer data, and safeguard companies' brands and reputations. Winner of the prestigious 2007 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award for Network Security, the unique PGP Encryption Platform is the cornerstone of PGP product offerings. The PGP Encryption Platform provides a single, leveraged, extensible architecture that reduces IT operational costs and eliminates the duplicative tasks, systems, training, and support issues that plague other approaches. Unlike point solutions that address a single threat or cobbled-together product suites that lack integration, the PGP Encryption Platform delivers an integrated encryption framework across the broadest range of encryption applications. PGP products are designed to be both user- and network-friendly. They have earned a reputation for excellence based on their high technical standards and the practical experience of long-term users. PGP Corporation is committed to standards-based, nonproprietary technologies, ensuring broad compatibility among deployments. In addition, PGP Corporation is the only commercial security vendor to publish its product source code for peer review. www.pgp.com

Trident Capital is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1993 by industry veterans. Since then, the firm has grown to more than 20 investment professionals with $1.5 billion under management invested in more than 150 companies. The firm's active investment approach has helped dozens of companies to realize successful exits. We specialize in business services, information services and software, including technology-leveraged outsourcing and processing for healthcare and insurance, marketing and sales, and enterprise software for security, communications and mobility. Trident Capital portfolio of companies in information security include Airtight Networks, Arxan, HyTrust, Megapath, Neohapsis, Qualys, TriCipher, Vidient and Voltage Security. Past investments in this area include Sygate (acquired by Symantec), Tablus (acquired by RSA, the Security Division of EMC) and Thor Technologies (acquired by Oracle).

Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, with capabilities in rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. Our reach extends to customers in 145 countries around the world, and we are the number one U.S. exporter in terms of sales. Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership and innovation. We continue to expand our product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. Our broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of our commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions that reach across business units; e-enabling airplanes and providing connectivity on moving platforms; and arranging financing solutions for our customers. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., Boeing employs more than 155,000 people in some 67 countries. This represents one of the most diverse, talented and innovative workforces anywhere. More than 83,800 of our people hold college degrees--including nearly 29,000 advanced degrees--in virtually every business and technical field from approximately 2,800 colleges and universities worldwide. Our enterprise also leverages the talents of hundreds of thousands more skilled people working for Boeing suppliers worldwide. www.boeing.com.