TeleCommunication Systems to Present Cybersecurity Solutions at 2013 NICE Workshop, Hacker Halted 2013 and DerbyCon 3.0 Events

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 12, 2013 – TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it will showcase its portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and expertise in cybersecurity redirection at three September events: 2013 NICE Workshop, Hacker Halted 2013 and DerbyCon 3.0.

News Facts:

• At the 2013 NICE Workshop in Gaithersburg, MD, TCS Web Developer Christopher Barr is presenting “Becoming an Active Cyber Defender to Help Protect the Cyber Community.” Barr’s presentation is a part of the Track Four Poster Sessions on September 19 from 2:05 p.m.-3 p.m.
• As part of Hacker Halted 2013, which takes place September 19-21 in Atlanta, TCS is sponsoring a “Capture the Flag” competition. Attendees of Hacker Halted are eligible to participate in this single-elimination competition where they can attempt to infiltrate a fictitious foreign government network to defeat a terrorist group. Utilizing their decades of experience in cybersecurity, instructors of TCS’ Art of Exploitation^® curriculum created this competition.
• At DerbyCon 3.0, which takes place September 25-29 in Louisville, KY, TCS CNO Trainer/Instructor Brendan Watters and TCS CNO EngineerNathan Magniez will be presenting to the technical cybersecurity community. On September 27 from 6:30 p.m.-6:55 p.m., Magniez will discuss “ANOTHER Log to Analyze – Utilizing DNS to Discover Malware in Your Network,” and on September 28 from 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m., he will discuss “Alice Goes Deeper (Down the Rabbit Hole) – Redirection 2.0,” which will cover the latest on the topic of redirection and how to use it to send exploit packets to the end target. On September 29 from 1 p.m.-1:50 p.m., Watters will present “A SysCall to ARMs,” which will explore how to create a simple socket program written in ARM assembly. TCS is also exhibiting at DerbyCon and invites attendees to stop by and learn about the company’s cybersecurity services.

About TeleCommunication Systems, Inc.
TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) is a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology. TCS infrastructure forms the foundation for market leading solutions in E9-1-1, text messaging, commercial location and deployable wireless communications. TCS is at the forefront of new mobile cloud computing services providing wireless applications for navigation, hyper-local search, asset tracking, social applications and telematics. Millions of consumers around the world use TCS wireless apps as a fundamental part of their daily lives. Government agencies utilize TCS’ cybersecurity expertise, professional services, and highly secure deployable satellite solutions for mission-critical communications. Headquartered in Annapolis, MD, TCS maintains technical, service and sales offices around the world. To learn more about emerging and innovative wireless technologies, visit www.telecomsys.com.