ONLINE SECURITY EXPANDS TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
San Francisco Lawyer, Albert Barsocchini, Esq. named as Director

August 26, 2002 - OnlineSecurity, the leading West Coast firm specializing in computer forensics and electronic evidence gathering, opens in Northern California effective September 1st. Managed by Internationally recognized DED (Digital Evidence Discovery) expert Albert Barsocchini, Esq., the office will service OnlineSecurity clients in the Bay Area and throughout Northern California.

"The demand for our services has required that we service the Bay Area directly." OnlineSecurity's President, Erik Laykin reported. "We are now engaged by prominent law firms to work on many more cyber crime cases and information technology disputes than in previous years." Mr. Laykin further said, "Virtually all complex litigation now includes some element of digital evidence. The new rules and standards of civil and criminal electronic discovery are being established by practitioners now." California and the West Coast enjoy a leadership position in the field as many technology firms have retooled their practices to address the issue of the preservation of digital evidence.

Albert Barsocchini, Esq. brings to the OnlineSecurity team ten years of litigation experience on issues relating to the discovery and analysis of digital evidence. His primary duties include strategic consulting and business development while also providing expert testimony services.

"This emerging and complex area of law has always presented interesting challenges and opportunities. I am pleased to have joined a visionary team as this nascent field of law and technology mature into a ubiquitous part of our judicial system", says Mr. Barsocchini.

About Albert Barsocchini, Esq.
A native of San Francisco and a pioneer in the field of the discovery and analysis of electronic evidence, Mr. Barsocchini authored several key publications on topics such as Technology in the Law Office, Technology in the Courtroom, Law Office Security and Procedural and Forensic Protocols in Electronic Discovery and Computer Law. His many noted publications include The Internet Guide for Lawyers, Electronic Discovery and Email and Ethics.

Mr. Barsocchini serves as an editorial advisor to Law Technology News and is a frequently sought after speaker for national legal and internet conferences (LegalTech, Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, Glasser Legalworks, State Bar of California, Law.com).

A founding member of the CyberSpace Law Committee, State Bar of California, Business Law Section, Albert was also 2000 Chair of the California State Bar Law Practice Management & Technology Section.

Mr. Barsocchini has been appointed by the State Bar as Special Master in matters related to search and seizures. Prior to joining OnlineSecurity, Mr. Barsocchini worked as a Law Technology Strategist and Consultant for "The Lawtek Group" and "The West Group,"

For more information, Mr. Barsocchini can be reached by e-mail at albert@onlinesecurity.com

About OnlineSecurity (www.onlinesecurity.com)
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, 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' investigative and forensic practice dedicated to the investigation and protection of digital and online assets. OnlineSecurity's clients include international law firms, health care facilities, government agencies, major corporations and high technology companies.

For press inquiries please contact:
OnlineSecurity
Ms. Sharon Balot (x214)
Tel: (310) 815-8855
Fax:(310) 815-8808 / E-mail: sharon@onlinesecurity.com