For Immediate Release:

Media Contact:
Monique Bautista
Akaba Inc.
(408) 884-3765
PR@Akabainc.com

AKABA OFFERS FREE EMERGENCY VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS TO COMPANIES AFFECTED BY TRAGEDY

Security Provider Offers Assistance in Re-Establishing Secure Operations

Campbell, Calif., September 17, 2001 - In an effort to assist businesses affected by the recent tragedy in New York City and Washington, D.C., automated security scanning service provider Akaba today announced it will offer free, immediate network vulnerability assessment services to affected organizations in need of re-establishing employee and customer communications.

Akaba is offering free network vulnerability assessments to re-establish the business continuity of affected organizations. As businesses scramble to re-establish infrastructure as quickly as possible, security becomes critical. Servers exposed to the Internet are open to potential attacks. Akaba's scanning service can help ensure that they are safe.
In a statement issued today, Akaba CEO Bill Hunt said, "Akaba offers its deepest condolences to the families and companies touched by this tragedy. We all feel compelled to offer our assistance wherever possible. We hope to help organizations re-build their businesses and get America back on its feet as quickly as possible."

For immediate assistance, companies should call Akaba at (408) 884-3765. The company's web site is www.akabainc.com.

About Akaba, Inc.
Akaba, Inc. is a leading provider of automated security scanning services. Akaba's flagship product, PointScan™ is a scanning service that audits customers networks on an ongoing basis. Thousands of vulnerabilities are checked for on multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, Sun, Linux, Checkpoint and Cisco. Several easy-to-read reports are generated for various users in the organization, from the CIO to the IT manager, to the IT professional.
Akaba is headquartered in Campbell, CA and has offices across the United States. Headquarters are located at 155 East Campbell Ave. Suite 109, Campbell, CA 95008. Phone (408) 884-3765, Website: www.akabainc.com