[COMPANY] TAKES HOMEEXCELLENCE AWARD FOR [CATEGORY NAME] AT SC AWARDS2016

[DATELINE CITY] – [MONTH, DAY], 2016– [COMPANY],[COMPANY DESCRIPTOR], announced today that [SOLUTION NAME] won the Excellence Award in the [CATEGORY NAME] at the SC Awards2016. The awardwas presentedduring the19th annual SC Awards Gala on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

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Winners in the Excellence Award category were hand-selected by a panel of IT security experts from both the private and public sector. During the judging process, each finalist went through a rigorous evaluation that included in-depth analysis, analyst reports and/or product reviews. After a thorough and comprehensive analysis of each finalist's strengths,[COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] was chosen as the winner in the [CATEGORY NAME].

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“Winning an Excellence Award represents hours, weeks and months of hard work, problem solving and dedication,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial,SC Magazine. “We are proud to recognize [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] for their outstanding contribution to the IT security landscape.”

“From advanced hacks to massive malvertising campaigns to a host of ransomware variations, 2015 showed that once again, cybercriminals are upping their game when it comes to exploiting today’s businesses,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial,SC Magazine. “As a winner in the Excellence Award category, [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] proved their ability to execute comprehensive security measures to protect the enterprise from data-stealing attacks.”

“The ExcellenceAward is presented to the best the IT security industry has to offer. [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL]has demonstrated [its/his/her] commitment to improving the industry as a whole and is very deserving of this recognition, “said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial,SC Magazine.

The SC Awards are recognized throughout the IT security industry and are the crowning achievement for IT security professionals and products. Each year, hundreds of applications are reviewed and narrowed down to a select group of finalists that represent the best solutions, services and professionals working around the clock to protect today’s businesses from an ever-changing landscape of security threats. For more information and a detailed list of categories and winners, please visit

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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. Besides the monthly print magazine and vibrant daily website, the brand’s portfolio includes the SC Congress series (Chicago, London, Amsterdam, New York, Boston, Atlanta, Toronto), SC Awards (U.S. and U.K.), SC Marketscope, and SC Magazine Newswire.

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