Document Security Systems Added to Homeland Security Index

September 20, 2006 10:45 AM US Eastern Timezone

DSS is a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging.

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2006--Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) ("DSS"), a leader in proven, patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, today announced that it has been included in the ISE-CCM Homeland Security Index.

Cronus Capital Markets added DSS to the ISE-CCM Homeland Security Index effective September 12, 2006. Other Homeland Security companies included are L3 Communications (NYSE: LLL), Unisys Corp (NYSE:UIS), and Steris Corp (NYSE: STE). The full list of companies included in the index can be found at International Securities Exchange, Inc. - Index Components - http://www.iseoptions.com/index_components.aspx?index=HSX.

Cronus Capital Markets and the International Securities Exchange (ISE) jointly developed the ISE-CCM Homeland Security Index, which has options currently trading on the ISE (ISE: HSX).

DSS engages in the development of optical anti-scanning, anti-counterfeiting, and verification technologies and products for printed media worldwide. It licenses its document security technology to security printers and manufactures security products for corporations and governments worldwide. The company's technology is used in securing a broad variety of sensitive and critical documents, such as currency, automobile titles, spare parts forms for the aerospace industry, psychological examinations, gift certificates, permits, checks, licenses, receipts, prescription and medical forms, engineering schematics, ID cards, labels, original music, coupons, homeland security manuals, consumer product and pharmaceutical packaging, tickets, and school transcripts.

Cronus Capital Markets President and CEO, Michael Soni, remarked, "The ISE-CCM Homeland Security Index, through the inclusion of benchmark Homeland Security companies, tracks the growth of this important and growing sector. Furthermore, using index options investors will be able to trade the Homeland Security Sector as a whole through one investment product."

About Document Security Systems, Inc.

Document Security Systems, Inc. (AMEX: DMC) is a leader in proven patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging. The company offers a broad portfolio of anti-counterfeiting technologies, processes and products, and provides consulting for customized document security printing solutions. Its various anti-scanning technologies and products are used for currency, vital records, packaging, labels, tickets, ID Cards, passports and gift certificates. Document Security Systems' products, such as its new AuthentiGuard(TM) Security Paper, protect original documents from copying or duplication. Its strategy is to become the world's leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for printed products. More information about Document Security Systems can be found at its websites: www.documentsecurity.com and www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com.

ABOUT Cronus Capital Markets (CCM)

With offices in Toronto and New York, Cronus Capital Markets is a leading provider of sector research, intelligence and media to the investment and business communities. CCM covers the following sectors; Homeland Security, Nanotechnology, Alternative Energy, Metals, and Oil and Gas. For more information visit its website at http://www.cronuscapitalmarkets.com. Or call Michael Soni, President & CEO, 416.368.3700 x. 222

ABOUT the International Securities Exchange

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