Textron's Greg Avesian Presents at Gartner IT Security Summit 2006

"Textron has made significant strides in evolving from a securitymanagement based organization to one that continually identifies,analyzes and mitigates risks that can impact the ability to achievebusiness objectives," said Avesian. "This progression takes Textronwell beyond IT security and allows us to define tomorrow's risk in amore thoughtful and proactive approach."

Avesian will site examples with respect to how this new approachimproves business alignment; how integrating third party serviceproviders can be crucial; why it's important to leverage industrystandards and common tools/templates to help in the migration; and whyimplementation of appropriate governance practices is essential.

The Garter IT Security Summit 2006 is a forum designed toencourage discussion about the risks associated with enterprise-widesecurity protection as well as solutions in technology, methodologiesand products and services that can aid businesses in this missioncritical function. The meeting's participants and presenters includeCIOs, CSOs, CTOs, VP/directors of IT, network managers, risk managers,auditors and senior business executives.

Textron Inc. is a $10 billion multi-industry company operating in33 countries with approximately 37,000 employees in continuingoperations. The company leverages its global network of aircraft,industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovativesolutions and services. Textron is known around the world for itspowerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Jacobsen,Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO and Greenlee, among others. More informationis available at www.textron.com.