2004 Information Security Executives of the Year Honors Unsung Hero" in IT Security: Author, Entrepreneur & Inventor, Ralph Rodriguez, Recognized for Contributions to Business & Technology

New Technologies, the Boston-based strategic technology and consulting firm, today announced its Chief Technology Officer has been named among the nations 49 leading Information Security experts as a nominee for the prestigious 2004 Information Security Executive of the Year Award. Rafael (Ralph) A. Rodriguez, author, entrepreneur and noted information security advisor to government and business, was selected to this exclusive group as a result of his consistently innovative research culminating in the development of his patented Real-time Security and Regulatory Compliance" technology, dubbed Invenio.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 25, 2004 -- New Technologies, the Boston-based strategic technology and consulting firm, today announced its Chief Technology Officer has been named among the nations 49 leading Information Security experts as a nominee for the prestigious 2004 Information Security Executive of the Year Award. Rafael (Ralph) A. Rodriguez, author, entrepreneur and noted information security advisor to government and business, was selected to this exclusive group as a result of his consistently innovative research culminating in the development of his patented Real-time Security and Regulatory Compliance" technology, dubbed Invenio. The winner of the national award will be announced at the CSI 31st Annual Computer Security Conference and Exhibition at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C. on November 8, 2004.

Executive Alliance, Inc., the premier provider of leadership-recognition forums, launched the ISE National Award to recognize outstanding leadership and exemplary achievement in the field of information security. Nominees are information security pioneers from private, public, government and academic institutions who have made contributions to the nations business community and economy.

Ralph, and his fellow nominees, truly embody the spirit and innovation that define security professionals around the world," said Marci McCarthy, CEO of Executive Alliance. The ISE Award is an opportunity for the entire nation to recognize and honor the significant achievements of unsung heroes like Ralph, who quietly and continually protect both private and public critical infrastructures to keep us safe from security risks."

About Invenio: The Culmination of Experience and Innovation
Compliance Management and IT Security are the two leading [and interrelated concerns of corporations and governments worldwide. The July 2004 survey by IDC, the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm, confirmed that over 75% of business executives view information security as their #1 challenge, surpassing even cost-containment as their chief IT priority.

Invenio is a uniquely efficient, cost-effective solution that solves one of todays most pressing business and Homeland Security issues, by integrating existing corporate and/or government communication infrastructures with real-time compliance and threat management to prevent noncompliance with regulations and security risks. It is designed to meet the needs of Corporations and government agencies being held increasingly accountable for their incoming, outgoing, and internal communications.

Businesses that are unable to effectively react to noncompliance events open the door to serious consequences, including huge fines, public embarrassment, and even prison. Invenio is currently the only Liability Prevention and Compliance solution that monitors, filters, and archives corporate communications with a patent pending "real-time" process.

About Ralph Rodriguez: Quiet Leadership in the Science of Security and Compliance
As with many luminaries in the field, unsung hero" is a particularly apt description of Rodriguez and his work. An industry leader, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker and multi-patented technologist, Ralph has quietly accrued over 17 years of extraordinary contributions in the fields of Management and Information Technology.

Ralph Rodriguezs patent-pending technology and process, Invenio, was developed as a direct result of his deep understanding of business management, strategic approach to technology, inventive genius, and security expertise," commented Dr. Robert H. Rines, patent attorney, professor of law, prolific inventor and founder of the Academy of Applied Science and the Franklin Pierce Law Center. His creativity, invention and scientific achievement are exemplary, and his nomination for this award is well-earned."

Ralphs background, in brief:
Entrepreneur: Eleven years ago, Ralph founded New Technologies, a successful, privately held strategic consulting and technology management firm based in Boston, MA. He also served as the Executive Vice President & CIO of IT consulting firm C-bridge, joining during its MIT-based, pre-IPO days through its growth to 1,000 employees worldwide and eventual merger with eXcelon Corporation/ODI.

Leader: Rodriguez sits on the Board of Directors of the Academy of Applied Science in Washington, DC and is an active member of The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals, The Center for Internet Security, The Federation of American Scientists, The Social Law Library and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also serves on the faculty of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., teaching legal technology and electronic practice management.

Author: Rafael is the author and co-author of numerous books, including two books published by the SANS Institute: "Windows NT Security - Step by Step" and "Computer Security Incident Handling - Step by Step." In addition, he has written specifically for the legal community: "Using Technology for Law Firm Practice Management" and "Hanging Your Shingle."

Speaker: An internationally known speaker and expert on information security, Rodriguez has addressed major venues including COMDEX, the RSA Conference, e-Security Conference, Networld+Interop.

Inventor: Rafael is a prolific inventor and has several inventions and patents pending, including the following:
·Invenio- an automated government email compliance engine to deal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (such as Rules 17 A-3 and-4), NASD regulations (3-10 and 3-110), The New York Stock Exchange (Rules 342, 345), the US Patriot Act, and the Department of Defense (records management Rules 501-5.2), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the UK Data Protection Act, and the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA);

Education & Research: Ralph graduated from the joint management program at IESE Business School in Spain and the University of Michigan Business School; conducted extensive technology research at MIT Sloan, The Center for Information Systems Research (CISR); attended the Advanced Fellows Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; and is an Honors Graduate of several sought-after technical, operational, and communications schools in the United States Army, as well as a veteran of the Persian Gulf War.

About New Technologies
New Technologies, Inc. is a privately held strategic consulting and technology management firm operating in Boston, MA since 1993. The Companys core strength is providing senior technology leadership and project oversight while leveraging the clients existing infrastructure. New Technologies helps companies understand and simplify the process of managing their businesses using complex technologies. New Technologies takes a disciplined approach to project development and risk management, and ensures that client-specified core functionally and feature sets remain the focus of each project from definition through delivery. Further information is available by visiting www.New-Technologies.com.

About Executive Alliance and ISE Awards
Based upon the success of regional ISE Award Galas, Executive Alliance, the premier provider of leadership-recognition forums, launched the ISE National Award to recognize nationally outstanding leadership and exemplary achievement in the field of information security. Nominees are information security pioneers from private, public, government and academic institutions who have made contributions to the nations business community and economy. The ISE National 2004 Award is brought to the business and technology communities by the following: Presenting Gigabyte and Member's Choice Sponsor - Symantec; MegaByte Sponsor - Lancope; KiloByte Sponsors - Courion, netForensics, PatchLink and Qualys; ISE Executive Forum Sponsor - Forrester Research; Association Sponsor - InfraGard; Media Sponsors - CMP Media, which includes Network Computing, Network Magazine and Secure Enterprise; and The Official Governing Body for the Distinguished Panel of Judges: Institute for Applied Network Security.

Executive Alliance provides an extensive platform of collaborative events, including Industry Award Events, Summits, Roundtables and Private Receptions, filling a vital void for todays executive. For more information about Executive Alliance or the ISE Awards, please visit www.executivealliance.org or www.infosecaward.com.

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