Finalists Announced for the 2017 SysAdmin Blog Awards

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Netwrix Corporation, the first vendor to introduce a visibility and governance platform for hybrid cloud security, is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2017 SysAdmin Blog Awards. The awards, which are run by SysAdmin Magazine, recognize the brightest and most tech-savvy blogs for their expertise and their contributions to the IT community.

The shortlist was determined by SysAdmin Magazine's editorial team based on the regularity of blog posts, the variety of topics covered and feedback from readers. The winners will be announced on 14 March 2017 in the Netwrix Blog. Six winners will receive prizes from Netwrix and SysAdmin Magazine – Samsung Gear VR virtual reality headsets.

Here are the 2017 SysAdmin Blog Awards finalists:

1. Best Cloud Computing Blog
   Rick's Cloud, https://www.rickscloud.com
   CloudTweaks, https://cloudtweaks.com/  
   The CloudCast, http://www.thecloudcast.net/
2. Best IT Security Blog
   Krebs on Security, https://krebsonsecurity.com 
   Schneier on Security, https://www.schneier.com
   Graham Cluley, https://www.grahamcluley.com
3. Best Tech Tips for System Administrators Blog
   Adam Fowler – I.T. from Australia, https://www.adamfowlerit.com/
   SQL Authority with Pinal Dave, https://blog.sqlauthority.com/ 
   Glen's Exchange Dev Blog, http://gsexdev.blogspot.ru/
4. Most Humorous Blog
   Geeks are Sexy, https://www.geeksaresexy.net/  
   Geek's Humor, http://geekshumor.com/ 
   FailDesk, http://faildesk.net/
5. 24/7 Tech Support Blog
   Not Always Right, https://notalwaysright.com/  
   Helpdesk.com, http://www.helpdesk.com/blog/
   Kevin Holman's System Center Blog, https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/kevinholman/
6. IT Career Blog
   IT Career Finder, http://www.itcareerfinder.com/brain-food/blog.html
   The CBT Nuggets Blog, https://blog.cbtnuggets.com
   Robert Half Technology Blog, https://www.roberthalf.com/technology/blog

"The main objective of the SysAdmin Blog Awards is to highlight the most interesting and relevant content that will help IT professionals stay on top of cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing and other technology topics. By providing a cross-section of the most influential thought leaders, SysAdmin Blog Awards gives IT pros a great opportunity to discover new sources of information that can help them keep up with the latest technology trends affecting the IT market today and do their jobs better," said Michael Fimin, CEO and co-founder of Netwrix.

To find more about the SysAdmin Blog Awards and see the list of finalists, please visit: www.netwrix.com/go/2017BlogAwards_shortlist  

About Sysadmin Magazine

SysAdmin Magazine is a free source of knowledge for IT professionals who are eager to keep a tight grip on IT security and do their regular jobs faster. Each month, SysAdmin Magazine offers a wide range of publications about practices and strategies that system administrators can use to improve the security of their IT environments. SysAdmin Magazine is published under the auspices of Netwrix Corporation to provide independent, high-level industry expertise for IT professionals.

About Netwrix Corporation

Netwrix Corporation was the first vendor to introduce a visibility and governance platform for hybrid cloud security. More than 160,000 IT departments worldwide rely on Netwrix to detect insider threats on premises and in the cloud, pass compliance audits with less effort and expense, and increase productivity of IT security and operations teams. Founded in 2006, Netwrix has earned more than 100 industry awards and been named to both the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. For more information, visit www.netwrix.com

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SOURCE Netwrix Corporation