Websense Selected as Reader Trust Finalist in Three Categories for SC Awards 2015

TRITON® APX acknowledged for Data Leakage Prevention, Email Security, and Web Content Management

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Feb 25, 2015, 08:05 ET

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Websense, Inc. a global leader in protecting organizations from the latest cyber attacks and data theft, today announced its selection as a Reader Trust Award finalist in three categories for the SC Awards 2015. Websense® TRITON APX is being recognized for outstanding security defenses in the following categories:

Best Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) Solution – Websense TRITON AP-DATA + AP-ENDPOINT
Best Email Security Solution – Websense TRITON AP-EMAIL
Best Web Content Management Solution – Websense TRITON AP-WEB

Websense was selected by a panel representing the readership of SC Magazine for best-in-class security products and services. The winner will be announced at the SC Awards 2015 ceremony to be held on April 21, 2015 in San Francisco.

Each finalist solution is part of the TRITON security system, originating from an advanced global analytics network platform combined with cutting-edge web, email and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies. The recently released TRITON APX provides protection across the advanced threat kill chain, reveals actionable intelligence and enables real-time feedback to educate and motivate end users to avoid risky behavior.

Every second, Websense discovers two new threats and protects thousands of organizations in real-time, across the globe. In 2014, Websense identified and protected against more than four billion threats.

"We are thrilled that SC Magazine readers selected Websense as a three-time finalist for best-in-class security protection," said John McCormack, Websense CEO. "TRITON APX is uniquely positioned to protect against the next generation of security threats by rapidly adapting to constantly changing risks that surface and stop evolving attacks across the entire kill chain."

The SC Awards, now in its 18^th year, are the information security industry's most prominent recognition for cybersecurity professionals, products and services. With the awards, SC Magazine recognizes the achievements of security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities, and the vigilant work of government, commercial and nonprofit entities.

"Functionality, manageability, ease of-use and scalability are hallmarks of the Reader Trust Award finalists," said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial, SC Magazine. "We are proud to recognize Websense across three categories for their advanced security contributions to the cybersecurity industry."

Winners of this year's SC Awards U.S. will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in San Francisco on April 21, 2015. This is one of the most anticipated IT security events of the year and promises excitement and invaluable networking opportunities with some of the top corporate IT professionals in the country. To attend the awards, please register at https://www.eventsforce.net/haymarketus/frontend/reg/tRegisterEmailNew.csp?pageID=11869&eventID=22&tempPersonID=41010&eventID=22.

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Nominations and event information:
Maggie Keller, events manager
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Matt Stubbs, MIX Public Relations
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About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. is a global leader in protecting organizations from the latest cyber attacks and data theft. Websense TRITON comprehensive security solutions unify web security, email security, mobile security and data loss prevention (DLP) at the lowest total cost of ownership. More than 11,000 enterprises rely on Websense TRITON security intelligence to stop advanced persistent threats, targeted attacks and evolving malware. Websense prevents data breaches, intellectual property theft and enforces security compliance and best practices. A global network of channel partners distributes scalable, unified appliance and cloud-based Websense TRITON solutions.

Contacts: Rebecca Eastwood
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: +44.118.938.8607

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