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As part of the IT security industry's leading global awards program, SC Magazine Awards U.S. was organized to honor the professionals, companies and products that help fend off the myriad security threats confronted in today's corporate world.

SC Magazine Awards homes in on the achievements of the guys and gals in the trenches, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities, and the passionate work of government, commercial and nonprofits working to help the industry.

Now in its 14th year, the SC Magazine Awards continues to gain momentum. With over 650 nominations last year, we expect these numbers to continue to increase as the demand for security grows. With 31 categories, there is a place for everyone to display their products and services which affect IT security today.

Good luck to you all.

Sincerely,

Illena Armstrong, editor-in-chief, SC Magazine

Reader Trust Categories

Best Anti-Malware Gateway

Best Anti-Malware Management (client-based, typically software only)

Best Email Security

Best Email Content Management

Best Data Leakage Prevention (DLP)

Best Endpoint/UTM Security

Best Mobile/Portable Device Security

Best Enterprise Firewall

Best Web Application Firewall

Best Web Content Management Product

Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Product

Best Identity Management Application

Best Integrated Security-UTM Product

Best Multifactor Product

Best Managed Security Service

Best Security Information/Event Management (SIEM) Appliance

Best Computer Forensics Tool

Best Policy Management Application

Best Vulnerability Management Tool

Best IPsec/SSL VPN

Excellence Categories

Best Security Company

Rookie Security Company of the Year

Best SME Security Solution

Best Enterprise Security Solution

Best Regulatory Compliance Solution

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Professional Categories

CSO of the Year

Rising Information Security Professional

Best Security Team

Best Professional Certification Program

Best Professional Training Program

Editor's Choice Award

Reader Trust Awards

Winners are chosen by a panel of readers who represent the circulation of SC Magazine. The Reader Trust Voting Panel is comprised of SC Magazine readers who have volunteered their time and experience to carefully consider each of the contenders in each category to cast votes. This panel represents a cross-section of SC Magazine readership, which is comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets, including financial services, health care, government, retail, education and other sectors. In addition to reviewing the materials provided by entrants, they have been advised to vote in each category for what they view as the solution that is the most effective in helping them and their companies address the problems for which the product was designed. Voters also can take into consideration the functionality, manageability, ease-of-use and scalability of the product or service, as well as the customer service and support provided for it. The Reader Trust Voting Panel also has been directed to peruse any applicable product reviews that SC Magazine has published in the last year. There will be one winner chosen per category.

Excellence Awards

Winners are decided by an expert panel of judges. These judges are hand-picked by SC Magazine's editorial team for their breadth of knowledge and experience in the information security industry. Luminaries come from all walks of life - from end-user companies to the analyst or consulting communities to academia. As noted, many are practicing and former chief security officers from the private and public sectors, who also may have been honored themselves at SC Magazine Awards Galas in previous years. Not only are they advised to review the materials provided by entrants, they also are asked to review any applicable research or analyst reports, as well as product reviews appearing in SC Magazine. There will be one winner chosen per category.

Professional Awards

With the exception of the Editor's Choice Award recipient, winners will be decided by an expert panel of judges. Like the Excellence Awards, not only are judges advised to review the materials provided by entrants, they also are asked to review any applicable research or analyst reports, product reviews by SC Magazine, and/or any additional documentation/input provided by SC Magazine and/or other Haymarket Media publications. In some cases, the panel may be offered further insight from SC Magazine's editorial team members who may decide to interview or already have interviewed each contender to offer additional notes. There will be one winner chosen per category.