[COMPANY] WINS PROFESSIONALAWARD FOR [CATEGORY NAME]
IN SC AWARDS 2016

[DATELINE CITY] – [MONTH, DAY], 2016 – [COMPANY], [COMPANY DESCRIPTOR], announced today that [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] has won the Professional Awardfor[CATEGORY NAME]at the SC Awards2016. The award was presentedTuesday, March 1, 2016 during the 19th annual SC Awards Gala inSan Francisco.

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The individuals, programs and teams selected as winners in the Professional Award categories are run through a rigorous judging process that includes testimonials, industry assessments and additional research. Winners in the Professional Award categories werehand-pickedby a panel of judges for their outstanding service, qualifications and advancements to the cybersecurity industry.

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"Rarely recognized for their unseen work, IT security professionals are the unsung heroes of keeping things running smoothly,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial,SC Magazine. “In a time where privacy and data protection are of utmost importance, we recognize [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] for their continued dedication to protecting today’s enterprise from the evolving threat landscape.”

“Businesses today are increasingly in the firing line of big cyber threats,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial, SC Magazine. “One of the most important keys to fighting these threats is the ongoing training and education that winners of the Professional Award pride themselves on. [COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL]is helping set a new standard of excellence in the IT security industry.”

[COMPANY or INDIVIDUAL] is a shining example of leadership for the entire information security industry,” said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial,SC Magazine. “The Professional Award category is continually evolving to recognize those who stop threats and educate the industry on best practices for protecting sensitive information.”

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 and services and the 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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