HERNDON, Va., Jan. 25, 2005 — Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc. (TCS), a leading supplier of information sharing technologies to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community and commercial industry, today announced it has signed a subcontracting deal with Northrop Grumman Defense Mission Systems (NYSE:NOC) worth $4.5 million.

According to the terms of the contract signed on December 8, 2004, TCS will be the primary resource supplier of the Trusted Workstation technology that will be deployed in the Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Trusted Workstation (DTW). Northrop Grumman will remain the prime contractor.

As part of Northrop Grumma’’s contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory, TCS will provide support to the DTW Program Management Office located in Rome, NY. In this role, TCS will assist the DTW Program Management Office and site personnel, providing technical expertise during DTW site surveys, installation, integration, training, accreditation as well as post-installation and infrastructure support at various government sites.

The DTW system — running on TCS SecureOffice® Trusted Workstation™ — was designed to enable intelligence analysts to view and share data across multiple classified networks from a single desktop. The system offers enhanced interoperability among government agencies, improving the effectiveness and security of the intelligence gathering and analysis function. SecureOffice Trusted Workstation has been in operation and accredited since 1996.

"This strategic agreement with Northrop Grumman will enable defense intelligence analysts to view and share information across multiple classified networks simultaneously," said EdwardHammersla, chief operating officer at TCS. "Following the DODIIS CIO mandate to install DTW on 40,000+ desktops within the next three years, it will not only help protect our nation’s most vulnerable assets by enabling a single desktop to access multiple networks, but also maximize government productivity, efficiency and affordability."

About Trusted Computer Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Trusted Computer Solutions (TCS) is an industry leader in cyber security and information sharing software products. TCS products and services offer a simple solution that enables government and commercial organizations to securely share information while protecting vital information assets. TCS products strike the right balance between Information Protection and Information Sharing, something vital in today’s environment. TCS Products adhere to the most stringent security standards set by the U.S. government agencies such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. The company’s SecureOffice® products are installed and accredited in operational systems around the world today protecting our nation’s most sensitive digital information. TCS is headquartered in Herndon, Va., with offices in Urbana, Ill. and San Antonio. For more information, visit www.TrustedCS.com.