– InfoWorld Highlights Grossman’s Visionary Work in Website Security -

SANTA CLARA, CA. – June 12, 2007 – WhiteHat Security today announced that IDG’s InfoWorld, the leading media brand for IT solutions management, has named WhiteHat Security’s founder and CTO, Jeremiah Grossman, a winner of the 2007 CTO 25 awards.  This prestigious award recognizes senior IT executives who have demonstrated leadership within their companies and the IT community.  Mr. Grossman was selected by the InfoWorld executive editorial team for his leadership within WhiteHat Security and his contributions to the global information security community.

As CTO of WhiteHat Security, a leading provider of website vulnerability management services, Jeremiah Grossman drives the direction of Sentinel, the company’s flagship service, and evangelizes website security issues.  He is a world-renowned expert in vulnerability research, a popular media resource and an influential security blogger, receiving 20,000 unique hits per month (www.jeremiahgrossman.blogspot.com).

A respected technologist, Grossman has authored dozens of articles and white papers, recently published a book, Cross Site Scripting Attacks, and is credited with the discovery of many cutting-edge website attacks and defensive techniques.  As InfoWorld contributing editor Galen Gruman wrote, when Jeremiah uncovered significant problems with the traditional approach to website vulnerability assessment, he founded WhiteHat Security to address the issues, and has now “established his company as one of the most reliable sources for Web site security statistics.”  The publication refers to WhiteHat’s groundbreaking work with its Quarterly Website Security Risk Report, which is an industry first and has received worldwide attention.

In a release announcing the members of the 2007 CTO 25, Steve Fox, InfoWorld editor-in-chief said, "This year's CTO 25 award winners are true visionaries who believe that leading edge technology equals leading edge business.  Their constant invention and reinvention of strategic tools, coupled with an eagle eye for business opportunity, provide a blueprint for IT success."
“It is a great honor to be listed among individuals who have had such an immense impact in their respective fields,” said Grossman.  “This award is a true validation of the innovation inherent in WhiteHat’s unique approach to website security.  The combination of leading-edge technology with expert analysis proactively addresses an acute pain point in the market and provides us with data to advance understanding of website security.”
The complete list of the InfoWorld CTO 25 can be found at http://www.infoworld.com/archives/t.jsp?N=s&V=89005.

About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT solutions management choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy, for business impact at their organizations. Rather than merely covering the enterprise technology market, InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, a weekly print publication, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide both hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group (IDG)
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company.  IDG’s online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide.  IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers.

IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com.

About WhiteHat Security, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, WhiteHat Security is a leading provider of website vulnerability management services. WhiteHat delivers turnkey solutions that enable companies to secure valuable customer data, comply with industry standards and maintain brand integrity. WhiteHat Sentinel, the company’s flagship service, is the only solution that incorporates expert analysis and industry-leading technology to provide unparalleled coverage to protect critical data from attacks. For more information about WhiteHat Security, please visit our website, www.whitehatsec.com.

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