Softtek Launches New Application Security Services at the Gartner Information Security Summit

Application Risk Management, Ongoing Reassurance (ARMOR) Program Offers a
Comprehensive, Metrics-Driven and Cost-Competitive Solution
MONTERREY, Mexico--(Business Wire)--
Softtek, a global provider of IT and business process solutions and the largest
private IT service provider in Latin America, announced today that it has
launched new application security services, called "ARMOR - Application Risk
Management, Ongoing Reassurance" at the Gartner Information Security Summit in
Washington, D.C. ARMOR is a holistic program that detects, corrects and prevents
security defects throughout the application lifecycle and delivers a
comprehensive, metrics-driven and cost-competitive solution, enabled by its
Global Nearshore model.

Unlike most tools and services focused on detecting vulnerabilities in
pre-production or production stages, ARMOR is designed to find defects earlier
in the process and fix the root causes of the problem. With 26 years of software
quality expertise, Softtek has conducted over 2,000 security assessments on
enterprise applications for global corporations, such as General Electric (GE).

"Protecting online applications from hacking attempts, while remaining compliant
with increasing rules and regulations, is the prime concern for any business
today, and failing to do so could lead to financial loss, legal complications
and reputation damage," said Blanca Treviño, president and CEO of Softtek. "We
offer mature and proven services that help corporations align their data
protection and application security efforts with their business risk management
strategies."

Softtek`s proven approach combines Six Sigma process rigor and ever-evolving
policies & standards with mature knowledge management and training. Softtek
initially will offer the services to companies in various industries, with
special emphasis on financial services, healthcare, and online retail industries
where the importance of application security has been growing rapidly in the
past years.

"Softtek has consistently delivered best-in-class, cost-effective application
security services, helping GE to address the root causes of application security
vulnerabilities," said Brad Maiorino, GE Corporate CISO. Softtek has provided
application security services to GE since 2004.

Softtek`s ARMOR program uses a three-step approach to securing applications:

1. Detect - Find vulnerabilities on applications through white box, grey box and
black box assessments, create awareness and present remediation recommendations;

2. Correct - Identify root cause and implement methods to remediate, while
establishing metrics regarding risk and vulnerabilities;

3. Prevent - Make security an integral part of the development lifecycle through
proper application of guidance, education, metrics and tools.

Softtek has earned a strong reputation in the IT & BPO global sourcing industry
through its trademarked Global Nearshore model, which pairs world-class
execution with global proximity to fill the gap left by India-centric
outsourcing models.

About Softtek:

Founded in 1982, Softtek is a global provider of IT and business process
solutions with close to 6,000 associates across 30 offices in North America,
Latin America, Europe and Asia. With eight Global Delivery Centers in Mexico,
China, Brazil, Argentina and Spain, Softtek provides in-depth, high-quality and
cost-effective solutions to top-tier corporations in over 20 countries through
on-site, on-shore and its trademarked Global Nearshore service delivery models.
Creator and leader of the Near Shore® Industry, Softtek is the largest private
IT service provider in Latin America. For more information, visit
www.softtek.com.

About Gartner Information SecuritySummit:

The Gartner Information Security Summit hits the critical spot between strategic
planning and tactical advice. Gartner analysts, industry experts and IT security
practitioners deliver unbiased, realistic analysis on the current state of IT
security, as well as an independent overview of the market over the next 12-18
months. Covering the depth and breadth of topics comprising IT security today,
the Gartner Information Security Summit has a single objective: to bring to
light the repeatable, manageable security processes needed to address today's
and tomorrow's threats. Additional information is available at
www.gartner.com/us/itsecurity.

Softtek
Alejandro Camino, +1 201-683-9749
acamino@softtek.com
or
Global Communicators
Michiko Morales, +1 202-371-9600
michikomorales@globalcommunicators.com

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