Bit9 Named Technology Company to Watch in 2008 by Bank Technology News

06.09.2008 – Cambridge, MA. – Bit9, the pioneer and leader in Enterprise Application Whitelisting, today announced that Bank Technology News has named Bit9 to its “Top Ten Technology Companies to Watch” list for 2008.

The Bit9 Parity™ solution was recognized for its enterprise application whitelisting functionality that “lets the good guys in and keeps the bad guys out,” by preventing the use of unauthorized software, which has become “the bane of CIOs’ existence,” according to the Bank Technology News article. Whether it is malware, peer-to-peer applications, rootkits, zero-day attacks or other unauthorized applications downloaded intentionally or unintentionally, unauthorized software running on endpoints can result in compliance issues, costly cleanups and data leakage.

The Bit9 Parity solution allows organizations to control the software and devices that operate on desktops, laptops and servers across the network, without relying on traditional malware signatures or behavioral patterns. Bank and financial services institutions choose Bit9 Parity to control and secure endpoints by whitelisting software and devices that are acceptable to their compliance and security policies. Any software applications that are not on the whitelist are automatically blocked from running.

“Over the past 20 years, Bank Technology News and its editorial directors have analyzed trends, solutions and organizations that leverage innovative technology to propel the financial industry forward,” said Patrick Morley, CEO of Bit9, Inc. “Our Bit9 Parity solution ensures that only trusted and authorized software is allowed to run, eliminating the risk and costs associated by malicious, illegal and unauthorized applications.”

The article is featured in the June 2008 edition of Bank Technology News and can be viewed at www.americanbanker.com/btn.html.

About Bit9, Inc.
Bit9 is the pioneer and leader in enterprise application whitelisting. The company’s patented solutions ensure only trusted and authorized applications are allowed to run, eliminating the risk caused by malicious, illegal and non-authorized software.

Unlike traditional, reactive controls that try to scan and prevent the never-ending list of unauthorized software, Bit9 leverages the Bit9 Global Software Registry — the world’s largest database of software intelligence – to ensure only authorized applications can run, delivering the highest levels of desktop security, compliance, and manageability.

Bit9 customers include companies in a wide variety of industries, such as retail, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, telecommunications, as well as government agencies. Founded in 2002, Bit9 is privately held and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://www.bit9.com or call 617.393.7400.

Bit9, Inc., Parity, and Global Software Registry are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bit9, Inc. Microsoft, Vista and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Kate Munro
Director of Marketing, Bit9, Inc.
617.393.7421
kmunro@bit9.com

Greg Sabey
Text 100 For Bit9, Inc.
617.399.4909
gregs@text100.com