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DynTek Recognized as MasterCard Site Data Protection Compliant Vendor IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DynTek, Inc. (NASDAQ:DYTKNASDAQ:DYTKPNASDAQ:DYTKW), a leading provider of technology, management and cyber security solutions, announced today that they have successfully completed the MasterCard Site Data Protection (SDP) compliance testing process. As an SDP compliant vendor, DynTek is allowed to help online merchants evaluate the security of their web sites that store MasterCard account data, and achieve compliance with the MasterCard Security Standard. DynTek has achieved compliance status by proving their ability to detect, identify and report vulnerabilities common to flawed web site architectures and configurations. These vulnerabilities, if not patched in actual merchant web sites, could potentially lead to an unauthorized intrusion. By proactively identifying and providing the opportunity to remedy such vulnerabilities, SDP-compliant products offer a means for reducing risk of intrusion and data compromise. Vendor scanning requirements are detailed in the MasterCard Security Standard Applicable to Vendors which is available on the MasterCard SDP web site, https://sdp.mastercardintl.com/. The SDP Compliance Testing program is an expansion of MasterCard's Site Data Protection Program(TM), a comprehensive, proactive and cost-effective set of global e-commerce and financial security services designed to help protect the web sites of its member financial institutions, online merchants and other payment processors holding MasterCard account information. "E-commerce continues to be an explosive growth market, and consequently, a constant target for dubious individuals attempting to hack into private account information," said Steve Ross, DynTek's chief executive officer. "It is critical for online merchants to adopt a systematic security program that encompasses regular assessments and testing, as outlined in the MasterCard Security Standard. We believe this market will be a significant catalyst for the accelerated expansion of DynTek's security practice." "The Site Data Vendor Compliance Program reflects our ongoing commitment to helping more members and online merchants evaluate and improve the security of their web sites in a timely and affordable manner. The end result we are striving for -- improved overall channel security -- is a win-win for all parties involved," said Steve Orfei, senior vice president and head of the MasterCard e-Commerce Center of Excellence. The Vendor Compliance Program requires a two-step process. The first step is to complete an online application form, which can be found at the SDP web site. The application provides MasterCard with an overview of the applying organization, along with a detailed assertion by the security vendor that their solution is compliant with or exceeds the requirements set forth in the MasterCard Security Standard. After applying for compliance testing, the second step is for vendors to undergo a rigorous evaluation cycle that spans across a wide range of web servers, firewalls, and operating systems -- an environment controlled and managed by MasterCard. About MasterCard SDP The MasterCard Site Data Protection Program is a proactive, cost-effective, global solution offered by MasterCard through its acquiring members. The program provides acquiring members with the ability to deploy security compliance programs, assisting online merchants and Member Service Providers to better protect against hacker intrusions and account data compromises. The program takes a proactive approach to security by identifying common possible vulnerabilities in a merchant web site and makes recommendations for short- and long-term security improvements. The solution addresses the security issues that online merchants and their acquiring banks face in the virtual world, and concerns arising from these issues, such as Internet fraud, chargebacks, brand image damage, consumer information safety and privacy and the cost of replacing stolen account numbers. About DynTek DynTek is a leading provider of security consulting, compliance, integration and support solutions to states, local governments and commercial organizations. Our broad range of services is designed to help organizations meet their critical business needs and regulatory demands through the effective and innovative use of technology. Each of our offerings incorporates an approach and methodology derived from over 18 years of experience in the assessment, design, implementation, management and support of secure technology solutions. DynTek's Payment Compliance Solution leverages our expertise in network security, risk management, vulnerability assessments and regulatory compliance. As part of the solution, DynTek performs a comprehensive scan of a merchant's web site and network infrastructure in order to identify flaws that may compromise the security of account data. As a result of the assessment, merchants receive a report that offers a detailed inventory of their security strengths and weaknesses prioritized by severity, with recommendations for remediation and improvements. In addition, DynTek offers a wide range of network security solutions, such as detection, prevention and mitigation strategies, to help merchants correct security flaws identified during the vulnerability assessment. For more information, please visit http://www.dyntek.com/. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties and risks include, among others, success in reaching target markets for services and products in a highly competitive market and the ability to attract future customers, the size and timing of additional significant orders and their fulfillment, the success of the Company's business emphasis, the ability to finance and sustain operations, including the ability either to maintain and extend the Textron Factoring Facility when it becomes due or to replace it with alternative financing, the ability to raise equity capital in the future, despite historical losses from operations, the ability to fulfill the Company's obligations to third parties, and ability to defend successfully certain ongoing litigation over contract performance, the size and timing of additional significant orders and their fulfillment, the ability to turn contract backlog into revenue and net income, the continuing desire of state and local governments to outsource to private contractors and the ability of the Company to obtain extensions of the remaining profitable DMR contracts at their maturity, the performance of governmental services, the ability to develop and upgrade our technology, and the continuation of general economic and business conditions that are conducive to governmental outsourcing of service performance and the acquisition of other services and products. The Company has no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions, which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances occurring after the date of such statements. DATASOURCE: DynTek, Inc. CONTACT: Linda Ford of DynTek, Inc., +1-949-798-7215, ; or Jessica Brier of MasterCard International, +1-914-249-5632, Web site: http://sdp.mastercardintl.com/ Web site: http://www.dyntek.com/

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