Security Consulting, Services and Training Firm Provides Assyst Inc. with New Cyber Security Partner

ORLANDO, Fla., Sep 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Foreground Security today announced the company has been selected as a sub-contractor partner to support Advanced Software Systems, Inc. (ASSYST) on the General Services Administration's (GSA) Alliant Small Business Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (Alliant SB GWAC). With a $15 billion program ceiling and a five-year base with an additional five-year option, this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) set-aside small business contract is designed to provide worldwide Information Technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies while strengthening opportunities for small businesses.

"Assyst is very pleased to have Foreground Security join our GSA Alliant Small Business Team. This new partnership brings to our team a competency area in cyber security that strengthens our overall offerings and allows us to pursue new opportunities in this high-demand, technical and consulting space," said Connie Zhong, vice president of federal solutions at Advanced Software Systems, Inc. "Foreground Security's strong past performance and excellent client relationships will be invaluable to our growth under this contract."

Through the Alliant SB GWAC, Foreground Security is providing Assyst with critical IT security technical and consulting services to further enhance the security capabilities of federal agencies.

"Foreground Security is thrilled to be a new teaming partner with Assyst, Inc. on their GSA Alliant Small Business contract, a vehicle all government agencies can use to obtain IT and IT Security solutions. We're extremely excited about this partnership and the opportunity to provide our cyber security expertise and experience to the Assyst Team as we pursue opportunities under this contract." Terry DiVittorio, Chief Operating Officer commented.

"This is a great achievement for our company as we continue to expand our federal government footprint and build new partnerships," said Dave Amsler, president and CIO at Foreground Security. "This contract solidifies our relationship with Assyst to provide IT and IT Security services, further enhancing our position within the government marketplace. We value the relationships we have established over the years and look forward to partnering with Assyst on this contract as well as other future opportunities."

For more information on the Alliant SB GWAC, please visit: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/25302

About Foreground Security

Foreground Security, a woman owned, small disadvantaged business, is a security consulting, training and services firm that believes in integrating leading edge security services, training, technologies, and commercial best practices in order to assist government and private sector organizations in strengthening their security posture. With offices in Virginia and Florida, the company employs highly skilled security architects and engineers that provide customers with the proven expertise and real-world implementation experience required to protect against today's leading threats. With strong demand for its services, Foreground Security is continuing to grow rapidly and was recognized as an Inc. 500 fastest growing private company for the past two years. For more information about Foreground Security, visit: http://foregroundsecurity.com/.