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SYPRIS AND PARTNERS HOST CYBER CAPTURE THE FLAG EVENT COMPETITION HELD IN SYPRIS CYBER COLLABORATION CENTER

Wed, 27 July 2011 17:12:00

TAMPA, FL. (July 27, 2011) – Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: SYPR), announced it just finished hosting a nation-wide cyber security challenge event at its Tampa, Florida Cyber Collaboration Center, in conjunction with its cyber education partners: Career Technical Education Foundation, Inc. (CTEF), The MITRE Corporation, and (ISC)². The Capture the Flag (CTF) competition, held July 19-20, offered high school and college students from across the United States the opportunity to learn and compete against their peers in this virtual cyber war game. A “Capture the Flag” (CTF) event is a cyber security challenge in which players attack the targeted systems of their competitors in order to steal files (flags) as well as defend and detect attacks to their systems. The winning team received a complimentary registration into the 2011 DEFCON cyber challenge, which is one of the largest hacking and cyber security conferences in the world. This CTF event is part of MITRE’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach program. MITRE has partnered with CTEF and Sypris to host the cyber challenge and bring the event to fruition. The two-day event consisted of daily 10-hour sessions in which students continuously performed offensive and defensive tactics. The event also drew the attention of several distinguished visitors to the Tampa, Florida Cyber Collaboration Center, including: local and state educational leaders, university presidents and their distinguished faculty, as well as Tampa community leaders from industry and not-for-profit institutions. “Sypris, CTEF, MITRE, and (ISC)² are committed to providing cyber security training in best practices to our educational and business communities,” stated John Walsh, President of Sypris Electronics. “This Capture the Flag challenge is one of the many training events we will be hosting in our new Cyber Collaboration Center. Events like this are a key component of our new Trusted Analytics and Analysis (TA2) offering, which is the cyber security training component of our Cyber Defense and Network Assurance (Cyber DNA) portfolio of cyber security solutions.” Sypris Electronics is a world-class, integrated systems solutions provider. Our ruggedized electronic products, advanced engineering services and complete electronic manufacturing capabilities are aligned to provide our customers the best people, practices and technologies to continually exceed expectations. We consistently promote an agile, innovative culture by strategically partnering with leading-edge technology companies, agencies and universities. With over 45 years of experience, Sypris Electronics is proud to develop, manufacture and integrate leading technologies into mission critical electronics systems that secure the interests of our global partners. Visit www.sypriselectronics.com for additional company information. Career Technical Education Foundation, Inc., (CTEF), is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) educational foundation created to work with and influence local educational systems through community and industry partnerships. CTEF is recognized in Florida and nationally as a leader in building collaborative and supportive relationships between education and business and industry. Visit www.careertechedfoundation.org for additional information. The MITRE Corporation ( www.mitre.org ) is a not-for-profit organization that provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the government. It operates federally funded research and development centers for the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, with principal locations in Bedford, Mass., and McLean, Va. (ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information security professionals worldwide, with more than 80,000 members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP®), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP®), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²’s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)² also offers education programs and services based on its CBK®, a compendium of information security topics. More information is available at www.isc2.org .

SYPRIS OPENS NEW CYBER COLLABORATION CENTER CENTER TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR CYBER WARRIORS

Wed, 29 June 2011 17:11:00

TAMPA, FL. (June 29, 2011) – Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: SYPR), announced it has opened its new state-of-the-art Cyber Collaboration Center within its Tampa, Florida headquarters. The Sypris Cyber Collaboration Center functions as a world-class laboratory for cyber security research and development in cyber offense, defense, neutralization and resiliency. The Cyber Collaboration Center serves as a training ground and test-bed for Sypris’ security engineers who are developing best practices in ethical hacking and defense tactics. Specific areas of focus include: data analytics and intrusion detection, trusted systems and computing security, mobile phone and cloud computing, application security assessment, as well as vulnerability testing and information assurance tools development. In addition, Sypris is opening the Cyber Collaboration Center to its industry, university and community partners for cooperative research opportunities as they relate to next generation cyber security, from initial system assessment through closed loop monitoring and resiliency. The Cyber Collaboration Center will also serve as a cyber range tool for national and international customers, allowing for modeling, simulation and analysis of networks to protect against current and future vulnerabilities. “Our Cyber Collaboration Center is evolving into a Cyber Center of Excellence, where Sypris and its partners are jointly developing and testing solutions for persistent and ever-evolving threats as they relate to National Security, company security and personal security,” stated John Walsh, President of Sypris Electronics. “Our Cyber Collaboration Center offers internal and external Sypris customers the ability to train and learn in a secure, virtual environment. This center is the epicenter of our Cyber Defense & Network Assurance (Cyber DNA) offering – a systematic, lifecycle approach to understanding and protecting network readiness.” Sypris Electronics is a world-class, integrated systems solutions provider. Our ruggedized electronic products, advanced engineering services and complete electronic manufacturing capabilities are aligned to provide our customers the best people, practices and technologies to continually exceed expectations. We consistently promote an agile, innovative culture by strategically partnering with leading-edge technology companies, agencies and universities. With over 45 years of experience, Sypris Electronics is proud to develop, manufacture and integrate leading technologies into mission critical electronics systems that secure the interests of our global partners. Visit www.sypriselectronics.com for additional company information.

SYPRIS PARTNERS WITH CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR CYBER SECURITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Wed, 22 June 2011 17:10:00

Sypris and Partners to Host Pilot Program in New Cyber Collaboration Center TAMPA, Fla. (June 22, 2011) – Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: SYPR), is pleased to announce it has partnered with Career Technical Education Foundation, Inc. (CTEF) and The MITRE Corporation to develop, establish and host a new cyber security curriculum for local and national high school students. The curriculum was co-developed by Sypris, MITRE, and CTEF and is under evaluation by (ISC)². The training will take place in Sypris’ new, state-of-the-art Cyber Collaboration Center located in Tampa, Florida. The two-week pilot program has twenty students enrolled from high schools representing Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties, as well as others outside the state, and is currently underway. Students were selected based on their strong computer science backgrounds and interests. The course curriculum, based on cyber attack defense and offense methodologies and techniques, will provide students with a broad base of cyber security foundations that can be used immediately and aid in the path of becoming a cyber security professional. The course is being taught by a team of MITRE and Sypris computer scientists and is being audited by (ISC) 2 to validate the course maps to the (ISC)² SSCP common body of knowledge (CBK Ò ), a compendium of global information security topics. Students who successfully pass the program, along with a Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP ® ) certification exam, will become an Associate of (ISC)² toward the SSCP certification, an opportunity not currently available to any other high school students in the nation. This pilot program is being held at Sypris’ new Cyber Collaboration Center, designed, developed and built by Sypris at its Tampa, Florida headquarters. Students are working in a real-world, network simulated environment to practice their attack and defense techniques. The Center serves as the Center of Cyber Excellence for Sypris’ partners and customers to have hands-on learning in a secure environment. “There is no other cyber security curriculum available for secondary education anywhere in the country and we are the first to make it available,” stated Paul Wahnish, President of CTEF. “Students are excited to learn from cyber experts in this new, real-world cyber lab. I would like to personally thank our partners for taking the initiative in helping to educate our future workforce.” “We are proud to have the opportunity to serve our community and stakeholders by providing this unique educational opportunity to future Cyber Warriors both locally and across the nation,” stated John Walsh, President of Sypris Electronics. “Sypris is dedicated to Information Assurance Excellence and our new Cyber Collaboration Center is paramount in meeting this mission. CTEF is an outstanding organization devoted to educating the future leaders of our Country and we are honored to work with them on this important new pilot program.” Sypris Electronics is a world-class, integrated systems solutions provider. Our ruggedized electronic products, advanced engineering services and complete electronic manufacturing capabilities are aligned to provide our customers the best people, practices and technologies to continually exceed expectations. We consistently promote an agile, innovative culture by strategically partnering with leading-edge technology companies, agencies and universities. With over 45 years of experience, Sypris Electronics is proud to develop, manufacture and integrate leading technologies into mission critical electronics systems that secure the interests of our global partners. Visit www.sypriselectronics.com for additional company information. Career Technical Education Foundation, Inc., (CTEF), is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) educational foundation created to work with and influence local educational systems through community and industry partnerships. CTEF is recognized in Florida and nationally as a leader in building collaborative and supportive relationships between education and business and industry. Visit www.careertechedfoundation.org for additional information. The MITRE Corporation ( www.mitre.org ) is a not-for-profit organization that provides systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support to the government. It operates federally funded research and development centers for the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, with principal locations in Bedford, Mass., and McLean, Va. (ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information security professionals worldwide, with more than 80,000 members in more than 135 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP Ò ) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP Ò ), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP Ò ), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP Ò ) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²’s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)² also offers education programs and services based on its CBK ® , a compendium of information security topics. More information is available at www.isc2.org .

SYPRIS JOINS TRUSTED COMPUTING GROUP SUPPORTS STANDARDS FOR SECURE COMPUTING

Thu, 17 March 2011 00:00:00

TAMPA, FL. (March 16, 2011) – Sypris Electronics LLC, a leading provider of high assurance security solutions, announced today that it has joined Trusted Computing Group (TCG), an internationally recognized not-for-profit industry standards group. Sypris joins TCG’s elite membership base in the advocacy of open standards and technology best practices for secure computing. As a TCG member, Sypris will support the development of standards that can be implemented in the Company’s next generation solutions for cryptographic key management, secure computing systems, and mobile devices across many global platforms. “We welcome Sypris and its focus on information assurance to Trusted Computing Group,” noted Brian Berger, Marketing Work Group Chairman. “Trusted Computing specifications and technologies play an increasing role in national and worldwide information assurance, and the support of Sypris is important to helping further the benefits of Trusted Computing.” “Sypris is a recognized market leader in information assurance solutions to the U.S. Government. We believe our pedigree in high assurance security will prove to be of great value to TCG and its members,” stated John Walsh, President of Sypris Electronics. “Sypris looks forward to working alongside information technology leaders to create and deploy a higher level of security for computing.” The Trusted Computing Group (TCG) is incorporated as a not-for-profit industry standards organization focused on developing, defining, and promoting open standards for trusted computing that will benefit users. The organization's structure has been designed to enable broad participation, efficient management, and widespread adoption of the organization's specifications. Sypris Electronics is a world-class, integrated systems solutions provider. Our ruggedized electronic products, advanced engineering services and complete electronic manufacturing capabilities are aligned to provide our customers the best people, practices and technologies to continually exceed expectations. We consistently promote an agile, innovative culture by strategically partnering with leading-edge technology companies, agencies and universities. With over 40 years of experience, Sypris Electronics is proud to develop, manufacture and integrate leading technologies into mission critical electronics systems that secure America’s interest. Visit www.sypriselectronics.com for additional company information.

SYPRIS ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES NEW SUBSIDIARY SYPRIS EUROPE WILL FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Mon, 14 February 2011 17:03:00

TAMPA, FL. (February 14, 2011) – Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYPR), announced today the opening of its new wholly owned subsidiary, Sypris Europe ApS., based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sypris Europe will have primary responsibility for developing and sustaining emerging market needs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East as they relate to information assurance and cyber security. The office will also continue to support Sypris’ growing network of international distributors and agents. Sypris Europe will offer a broad range of services for the European defense and aerospace industry, to include NATO and the European Union. The new subsidiary will support all Sypris companies, including Sypris Solutions, Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics. Michael Stokes, Managing Director of Sypris Europe, will lead the new subsidiary. Previously, Mr. Stokes was based in Sypris Electronics’ Tampa headquarters and headed the international business development efforts for the Company. "Sypris Europe will provide aerospace, defense, and cyber security clients throughout continental Europe, Asia and the Middle East with an alternative source for robust, proven information assurance solutions," stated John Walsh, President of Sypris Electronics. "Investing in Sypris Europe will help Sypris broaden its global footprint and develop increased customer intimacy with our international partners.” Sypris Electronics is a world-class, integrated systems solutions provider. Our ruggedized electronic products, advanced engineering services and complete electronic manufacturing capabilities are aligned to provide our customers the best people, practices and technologies to continually exceed expectations. We consistently promote an agile, innovative culture by strategically partnering with leading-edge technology companies, agencies and universities. With over 45 years of experience, Sypris Electronics is proud to develop, manufacture and integrate leading technologies into mission critical electronics systems that secure the interests of our global partners. Visit www.sypriselectronics.com for additional company information.