BOSTON - November 12, 2010 - Global IT security and data protection firm Sophos today announced that it has been named a finalist across nine SC Magazine's 2011 Reader Trust Choice categories.
Sophos Endpoint Security and Data Protection, Sophos SafeGuard Enterprise, Sophos Web Security and Control, and Sophos Email Security and Data Protection were all named as premiere solutions in the Reader Trust Award competition, which honors best-in-class security products and services.
Sophos security and data protection solutions were selected from hundreds of entries submitted in more than 31 technology categories. Finalists will be reviewed and winners will be chosen by the wide distribution of SC Magazine readers - security and technology experts from large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets.
Sophos made the short list of finalists in the following Reader Trust Awards categories:
- Best Endpoint/UTM Security
- Best Integrated Security-UTM Product
- Best Anti-Malware Management (client-based, typically software only)
- Best SME Security Solution
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Best Anti-Malware Gateway
- Best Web Content Management Product
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Best Email Content Management
- Best Email Security
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Best Mobile/Portable Device Security
In its 14th year, the information security industry's most prominent accolade, the annual SC Awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the trenches, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the passionate work of government, commercial and nonprofits - all working to help improve global security.
"Sophos's philosophy has long been to offer advanced security protection while reducing the security-related challenges IT administrators face," said Rainer Gawlick, chief marketing officer at Sophos. "Sophos continues to implement new technologies without increasing operational overhead. Being named a finalist in numerous categories helps validate that the market is taking notice and liking what they see."
Winners of this year's SC Magazine Awards will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. The event is a night filled with excitement, along with an invaluable opportunity to network with the top corporate IT professionals in attendance. To attend the Awards, please register at http://www.scmagazineus.com/dinner--presentation/section/1557/.
About SC Magazine
SC Magazine was named winner of 2010 Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). It provides IT security professionals with in-depth and unbiased information through timely news, comprehensive analysis, cutting-edge features, contributions from thought leaders and the best, most extensive collection of product reviews in the business. By offering a consolidated view of IT security through independent product tests and well-researched editorial content that provides the contextual backdrop for how these IT security tools will address larger demands put on businesses today, SC Magazine enables IT security pros to make the right security decisions for their companies. In addition to the monthly print magazine and a vibrant website updated daily, the brand's portfolio includes SC World Congress Conference and Expo, SC Congress Canada, SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory and SC Magazine Newswire.
Mehr als 100 Millionen Anwender in 150 Ländern verlassen sich auf Sophos als den besten Schutz vor komplexen IT-Bedrohungen und Datenverlust. Sophos bietet dafür Security- and Data-Protection-Lösungen an, die einfach zu verwalten, zu installieren und einzusetzen sind und dabei die branchenweit niedrigste Total Cost of Ownership bieten. Sophos bietet preisgekrönte Verschlüsselungs- und Endpoint-Security-Produkte, darüber hinaus Lösungen für Web- und E-Mail-Sicherheit sowie Network Access Control (NAC). Das Angebot wird von einem weltweiten Netzwerk eigener Analysezentren, den SophosLabs, unterstützt. Mit mehr als 20 Jahren Erfahrung gehört Sophos laut den Top-Analystenhäusern zu den führenden Unternehmen für IT-Sicherheit und Datenschutz und hat zahlreiche Branchenauszeichnungen erhalten.
Sophos hat seinen Hauptsitz in Boston, USA, und Oxford, Großbritannien. In Deutschland ist das Unternehmen in Wiesbaden und in Österreich sowie der Schweiz je an einem Standort vertreten. Weitere Informationen unter: www.sophos.de.