COMPUTER FORENSIC FIRM ONLINE SECURITY NOW SERVICES EAST COAST
Veteran Legal-Technology Expert, Gene Thompson, Named as Director of East Coast Operations

JANUARY 4, 2003 - OnlineSecurity^TM, a leading firm in Computer Forensics and Digital Evidence Discovery, expands operations to the East Coast servicing new and existing clients based in Manhattan and the surrounding Tri-State areas. Operations will be led by Director of East Coast Operations, Gene Thompson, a veteran technology expert with over fourteen years of experience working with New York's top legal, accounting and medical firms.

"Virtually all complex litigation now involves some element of digital evidence." Erik Laykin, President of OnlineSecurity^TM reports. "The new rules and practices of civil and criminal discovery are being developed on a case by case basis, where the practitioners with the best technical experts get to set the rules and pioneer new precedents. While our work can be done remotely, our increasing caseload from the East Coast has made this expansion necessary. This will provide us the additional resources to work more closely and more effectively with our clients."

Gene Thompson has managed and consulted on issues relating to technology within the legal environment. He has a unique comprehension of the digital evidence and information technology needs of law professionals. As Director of East Coast Operations, Mr. Thompson's primary duties include strategic consulting, business development and case management for East Coast based investigations.

"The advent of jurisdictional uncertainties and the fragility of digital evidence make the IT risk industry a dramatic and fascinating place to be blazing new ground." Mr. Thompson writes, "This is a critical time in law history. I am excited to be part of a visionary company that is shaping the new 'real time' paradigm of corporate and legal risk initiatives."

About OnlineSecurity^TM
OnlineSecurity, established in 1997, is a global leader in the investigation of information technology fraud, Internet crime, the preservation of digital evidence through computer forensic techniques and providing for the protection of corporate and governmental digital assets. The company's services include expert witness and analysis for complex litigation, digital evidence discovery, the implementation of network security systems, investigating Internet based thefts and frauds, and in providing high-technology systems penetration testing audits.
The company pioneered the specialty of "Internet Investigations," and has a 'total solution' of 'first responders' within its investigative and forensic practice that are trained in the protection and preservation of digital and online assets. OnlineSecurity^TM's executive staff is active in numerous groundbreaking information technology risk organizations including the FBI Infragard Program, The US Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force and the California Judicial Committee on Electronic Evidence. Clients include international law firms, health care facilities, government agencies, major corporations and information technology companies.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with satellite offices in San Francisco, New York, Hong Kong.
http://www.onlinesecurity.com

About Gene Thompson
Gene Thompson has worked throughout the United States with innovative and leading technology firms developing tools and technologies that service the special needs of the legal, insurance, financial, accounting and medical industries. Spearheading the business development team for well known corporations such as iManage of Chicago, DataCert of Houston, LegalEdge and CMS Data Corp., Mr. Thompson has build up a portfolio of loyal clients by staking his reputation on solid products. Mr. Thompson's expertise in technology began with a degree in engineering and hands-on experience as project manager overseeing large integration projects for sophisticated data/communication systems work Fortune 2000 companies. He received his BA in Business Administration from William Patterson College.


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OnlineSecurity^TM
Media Relations
Ms. Sharon Balot (x214)
Tel: (310) 815-8855
Fax:(310) 815-8808
E-mail: sharon@onlinesecurity.com