HANOVER, Md., Dec. 20, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The KEYW Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:KEYW) and its subsidiary Hexis Cyber Solutions, Inc. (Hexis) today announced a strategic partnership with Protection Group International (PGI), a British owned business committed to protecting its clients' personnel, reputation, assets, and profits.
Under this agreement, PGI will offer tailored versions of KEYW's Parrot Labs' advanced cyber training curriculum to corporate, critical infrastructure, government, and law enforcement customers across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. PGI's courses in network exploitation and tactical digital forensics will be delivered in an immersive, realistic network environment, the first of its kind in the UK.
PGI will also act as a channel partner for Hexis' HawkEye family of products, including Hexis' flagship product, HawkEye G, in Europe and the Middle East.
"PGI's clients face a broadening range of increasingly advanced cyber threats. Their efforts to counter them are hampered by a global shortage of the necessary high-end cyber skills. This partnership means we can provide some of the most advanced, realistic immersion training available. I believe PGI will play a leading role in resolving the international skills shortage," explained Barry Roche, CEO at PGI. "Our clients also require and need cutting edge tools to detect advanced threats and automate the response at computer speeds. Having assessed the security technology market we've determined the remarkable technologies in HawkEye G will not only enhance our own security, but add to the integrated capabilities we provide to our security conscious customers."
"I have been impressed with the capabilities of PGI and their strong relationships with government and commercial enterprises in the UK and the Middle East," commented Len Moodispaw, CEO and President of KEYW Corporation. "Moreover, PGI's style of operation and corporate culture closely match that of KEYW/Hexis. This alliance will reap benefits for both companies."
About PGI
PGI is a privately owned UK business, providing integrated, intelligence-led risk management solutions. It operates in emerging and frontier markets, complex jurisdictions and environments and draws its experience and expertise from UK government, military and commercial organisations. PGI's key service capabilities lie in corporate intelligence and risk analysis, cyber security and forensics, maritime security, human behavioural analysis, security training and consultancy.
For more information, contact PGI, 23 Grafton Street, London, W1S 4EY, United Kingdom; Phone +44 (0) 207 887 2699; Fax +44 (0) 1582 842 603; Email enquiries@pgitl.com; or on the web at www.pgitl.com.
About KEYW
KEYW provides agile cyber superiority, cybersecurity, and geospatial intelligence solutions for U.S. Government intelligence and defense customers and commercial enterprises. We create our solutions by combining our services and expertise with hardware, software, and proprietary technology to meet our customers' requirements. For more information contact KEYW Corporation, 7740 Milestone Parkway, Suite 400, Hanover, Maryland 21076; Phone 443-733-1600; Fax 443-733-1601; E-mail investors@keywcorp.com; or on the Web at www.keywcorp.com.
About Hexis Cyber Solutions
Hexis Cyber Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of The KEYW Holding Corporation (Nasdaq:KEYW) based in Hanover, Maryland, provides complete cybersecurity solutions for commercial companies, government agencies, and the Intelligence Community (IC).
Our mission is to ensure that business IT infrastructure is equipped with tools and capability to detect, engage, and remove both external and internal cyber threats. Cyber terrorists, organized crime, and foreign governments focus tremendous effort on commercial, government, and military interests as their prime target. Hexis Cyber Solutions' HawkEye family of products offer active, multi-disciplined approaches to achieve a higher standard of cybersecurity that is based on our expertise supporting our nation's cybersecurity missions to ensure that your business or organization can operate at its maximum potential. For more information contact Hexis Cyber Solutions, 7740 Milestone Parkway, Suite 400, Hanover, Maryland 21076; Phone 443-733-1900; Fax 443-733-1901; E-mail info@hexiscyber.com; or on the Web at www.hexiscyber.com.
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