Safend Protector Named Best Endpoint Security Solution
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Safend, an international provider of Endpoint Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) solutions for enterprise computers, announced today that Info Security Products Guide, a Silicon Valley Communications publication and the world's leading publication on security-related products and technologies, has named Safend Protector the winner of the 2008 Global Product Excellence Award in Endpoint Security Solutions.
Safend Protector won the award based on votes from customers, channel partners, and Info Security Products Guide readers, competing with six other finalists and hundreds of nominations. The complete list of finalists can be found at http://www.technosium.com/awards/index.htm.
"It's time for technology companies to focus on innovation and growth now," said Rake Narang, Editor-In-Chief of Network Products Guide. "Product innovation and customer trust are key to trouncing global economy uncertainties in 2008. We are pleased to honor Safend Protector as winner for 2008 and all the finalists who participated." Safend Protector guards confidential data stored on enterprise PCs and laptops against loss, tampering and theft by both monitoring the transfer of sensitive data as well as controlling access to removable storage devices and wireless communication ports, including USB, FireWire, WiFi, Bluetooth, Infrared (IrDA), and CD/DVDs. Safend Protector also guards against USB/PS2 keyloggers and offers additional layers of protection with removable storage and CD/DVD disk encryption and offline tracking of USB storage devices.
"We are honored to receive this award from Info Security Products Guide as our success is truly based on the trust and satisfaction from our clients and partners," said Safend's CEO, Gil Sever. "This award is an affirmation that our DLP solution is answering our customers' needs and we will continue to enhance our solutions to stay ahead of the technology curve."
About Info Security Products Guide Awards
Security Products Guide, published by Silicon Valley Communications, plays a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including tomorrow's technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and independent product evaluations that facilitate in making the most pertinent security decisions. The Info Security Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in all areas of information security. To learn more, visit http://www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/ and stay secured.
About Safend
Safend is a leading provider of endpoint data leakage prevention solutions that protect against corporate data loss via physical, wireless, and removable media ports while ensuring compliance with regulatory data security and privacy standards. Safend's solutions, available through resellers worldwide, are deployed by multinational enterprises, government agencies and small to mid-size companies across the globe. Founded in 2003, Safend is a privately held company funded by Elron Electronics (NASDAQ and TASE: ELRN), Intel Capital, and Walden Israel. Safend is headquartered in Tel Aviv with US headquarters in Philadelphia. For more information, visit http://www.safend.com/.