Alexandria, VA February 26, 2013 – For the second consecutive year, SecureNinja, www.secureninja.com , an industry leader in information security training and services, has been named a finalist in the 2013 SC Magazine Awards for exemplary professional leadership in information-technology (IT) security. Its Cybersecurity Education Training Programs were recognized in the Professional Award category.
Many talented information security professionals from end-user companies entered the Professional Award category, and with the exception of the Editor’s Choice Award recipient, an expert panel of judges decided the winners for the Professional Awards category. The panel conducted in-depth analysis and considered many factors, such as applicable research, analyst reports and/or product reviews, to narrow down the field of hundreds of submissions to just the top finalists.
“SecureNinja’s innovations illustrate the passion and creativity the IT security industry is taking to protect valuable assets and interests,” says SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. “At the end of the day it’s about protecting sensitive information, and Secure Ninja was named a finalist because of their contribution to this effort.”
The SC Awards, now in its 16th year, are the clear global leader for IT security professionals and products that fend off the myriad security threats in today’s corporate world. The annual 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 field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the fervent work of government, commercial and nonprofits.
“We are proud of our entire organization for their contributions which have led to the honored designation of finalist.” said Ned Snow, President, SecureNinja. “We will continue our commitment to deliver the highest quality and most advanced information security training & services in the world by the best team in the industry”
Winners of this year’s SC Awards U.S were announced at a gala dinner and award in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. The event was night filled with excitement, along with an invaluable opportunity to network with the top corporate IT professionals in attendance.
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SC Magazine 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 edition, the brand’s portfolio includes a vibrant website (scmagazine.com); SC Congress New York, Toronto and Chicago; SC Awards; SC MarketScope; and SC Magazine Newswire.
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About SecureNinja
SecureNinja is a leader in Information Security and IT training and certification such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, CISM, and Computer Forensics and has been providing businesses with programs that answer regulatory needs and skills gaps for over 8 years. Our training programs educate and certify your employees in the areas that are critical to your operations. With certified professionals on staff, your company demonstrates that it is seriously engaged in producing ROI on technology investments and handling compliance requirements competently. Our programs create solutions for the DOD and integrator community by answering the certification needs of the 8570.1 mandate. Our services/consulting division specializes in governance, risk and compliance programs for government agencies including information assurance, IV&V security assessments, and cyber-security solutions. For more information visit www.secureninja.com
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