Markland Technologies Announces Joining Homeland Security Industry Association Board of Advisors

Markland Technologies Announces Joining Homeland Security Industry Association Board of Advisors

WASHINGTON, DC. January 17, 2003 - Markland Technologies (OTC:MKLD), (www.marklandtech.com) announced today that it has accepted a position on the Board of Advisors for the Homeland Security Industries Association. The Board Position will allow Markland to lend its expertise regarding deploying technologies within the security infrastructure. The primary areas of the HSIA are Airport Security, Port/Maritime Security, Bioterrorism/Chemical and Nuclear Security, Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection, Information Security, Information Sharing Technology and Best Business Practices.

Ernie Mercier, a technical advisor and consultant to Markland Technologies has agreed to accept the position of Chairman of a newly formed Board of Advisors for Markland Technologies. He is a well-respected industry expert, with past experience including a position as the former Head of Technology Research and Development for US Customs. He will act as the principal liaison with the Homeland Security Industry Association on behalf of Markland.

Mr. Ken Ducey, President of Markland Technologies commented, The Homeland Security Industries Association fits perfectly with our corporate mission statement. This relationship will assist in many important areas in our business plan. First and foremost on our agenda is getting funding appropriated for the necessary technologies to protect the U.S. at its ports and borders. The established membership and security industry experience of this organization will go a long way in developing an awareness of our competencies with our customer."

"Markland Technologies is a leader in integrated security technology and understands that Homeland Security is the business of all business. We welcome the Company into the Homeland Security Industries Association. I am confident that their contributions will be valuable to our efforts and I believe the public and private sector contacts that Markland will make through HSIA will benefit their business," said Bruce Aitken, HSIA President.

Markland Technologies main business goal is to provide integrated solutions for Homeland Security problems based on unique technologies, products and services. The Companys membership in the Homeland Security Industry Association will increase Marklands visibility within the security industry and enhance their ability to pursue targeted Homeland Security contracts in the areas of Border Security, human and cargo screening and inspection.

The Homeland Security Industry Association was formed last year as a non-profit corporation to provide a mechanism for government and the private sector to coordinate on a wide range of homeland security issues. Its membership consists of the most prominent defence and security corporations within the sector. For more info visit: http://www.hsianet.org/.

Recent Events

Markland Technologies recently completed a private placement of restricted common stock in which it raised $350,000. This capital will enable the company to aggressively pursue its business objectives.

About Markland Technologies
The United States has been thrust into a new era where protecting our way of life here at home is priority one. The Companys current portfolio consists of border security explosive detection technologies. Our innovative emerging technologies and expert services are focused solely to provide our customers with the tools necessary to protect personnel, data and infrastructure assets. For additional information about Markland Technologies or to view a video on the VSS in action, please visit the Company website at: www.marklandtech.com.

SOURCE: Markland Technologies, Inc.

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