Virsa Offers Free Trial of Compliance Software
Virsa Firefighter Provides Total Solution for Controlling Superuser Access to ERP Systems

FREMONT, CA, October 12, 2005 -- Virsa Systems, Inc., the leader in real-time cross-enterprise software solutions for control and regulatory compliance, today announced the availability of a free trial of its Firefighter software. Virsa's Firefighter solves the most common open audit issue at public companies today by allowing internal enterprise resource planning (ERP) "superusers" to perform emergency activities under a controlled and auditable environment, without impeding productivity or system performance. A standalone component of the Virsa Continuous Compliance Suite, Firefighter runs inside of ERP systems and is the only proven solution of its kind on the market. More than 135 organizations globally have deployed Firefighter.
 
The Challenge: Solving Emergency Access while Remaining Compliant

At enterprises of all sizes, superusers of ERP applications need emergency access to transactions outside their usual domain in order to debug and troubleshoot problems. However, companies and their auditors require assurance that superusers are not using these broad privileges to commit fraud or access sensitive data.

Virsa Solves Top IT Audit Issue

"Enterprises are being forced to become compliance experts. Virsa's solutions take enterprises out of the business of compliance, empowering them to focus on their core market strengths," said David Cassady, Sr. VP of Global Operations for Virsa. "Superuser access control is one of the most common IT audit issues for companies with ERP systems. Firefighter quickly and easily facilitates emergency access to critical business systems while satisfying compliance audit requirements."

Emergency Access with Controls and an Audit Trail

Firefighter tracks, monitors and logs all superuser session activities without the performance degradation that system logging would incur. Running within the ERP system, Firefighter provides compliant controls and administration for emergency access with detailed documentation and reporting for auditors.

Rapid Deployment and Ease of Use

The Virsa Firefighter solution has been deployed by more than 50% of Virsa's 250-plus enterprise customers. The solution installs within minutes, leveraging the existing ERP infrastructure without impacting performance. Firefighter does not require additional services or training. Superusers will immediately recognize the power of the solution in reducing time to emergency response while surpassing auditor requirements for effective access controls.

Key Benefits

Eliminates a conspicuously obvious open audit issue at enterprises that use ERP systems.

Mitigate Risk while Improving Business Operations

• Allows superusers to troubleshoot and keep the business flowing with minimal risk
• Effectively mitigates risks associated with broadened access for superusers

Reduces Audit Time and Cost

• Detailed logs track every activity performed by superusers
• Gives auditors immediate access to analyze superuser activities
• Reduces cost by eliminating a common audit issue

Faster Response in Emergencies

• Facilitates fast resolution of emergency situations by providing IT/Support with the access needed
• Mitigates risk with a control that satisfies auditors

"Virsa's unique architecture enables Firefighter, a real-time solution built inside of the ERP system, to provide a simple and effective solution to an incredibly common and costly problem for companies trying to reduce fraud and sustain compliance," said Jasvir Gill, founder and CEO of Virsa. "Superusers will experience the power of the solution almost immediately, while auditors will love the control and thorough audit trail it provides."

To register for the trial software go to http://www.virsa.com/firefighter.

About Virsa Systems

Founded in 1996, Virsa Systems, Inc., is the global leader in cross-enterprise compliance solutions. Virsa provides the only solutions that monitor and enforce business controls in real-time across enterprise systems -- including SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, custom, and legacy applications -- allowing organizations to maintain continuous and preventive compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, Graham-Leach-Bliley, and other regulations worldwide. Virsa's automated solutions enable organizations to dramatically lower the cost of compliance, reduce risk, limit exposure, and increase the efficiency of key business processes. Virsa has the largest installed base in the continuous compliance industry. The company is privately funded with venture investment from SAP Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Virsa offices are located in the United States, Europe and India. For more information go to www.virsa.com.

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