Press Release
Stonesoft Named Finalist in 2009 SC Awards Program
StoneGate SSL VPN Shortlisted in the Best IPsec/SSL VPN Category
ATLANTA, December 15, 2008 – Stonesoft, an innovative provider of
integrated network security solutions, has been named a finalist in the 2009 SC Awards program for
outstanding achievement in information technology (IT) security. The StoneGate SSL VPN solution was
named in the Best IPsec/SSL VPN category of the Reader Trust Award competition, which honors
best-in-class security products and services.
The StoneGate SSL VPN was selected from more than 600 entries submitted in more than 30
technology categories. Winners will be chosen by a panel of readers that represent the circulation
of SC Magazine. The Reader Trust Voting Panel is comprised of a cross section of SC Magazine
readership that is comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical
markets.
“The StoneGate SSL VPN is among today’s most respected security solutions as chosen by our
panel. Security is a key challenge for IT organizations and businesses worldwide and our readers
recognize that companies such as Stonesoft are helping them meet their security challenges,” said
SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Illena Armstrong.
The annual SC Awards have recognized security’s key contributors and outstanding products for
more than a decade. As the industry’s preeminent awards program, individuals, brands and products
shortlisted address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape
of tomorrow.
"We are honored to be a finalist for the SC Magazine Awards Program for the best IPSec/SSL
VPN," said
Paul Johnson, President of Stonesoft Inc. "This honor
further validates our longstanding commitment to providing customers with innovative solutions that
simplify network security management for even the most complex environments. Our StoneGate SSL VPN
offering allows our customers to work as seamlessly away from the office as they would at their
desk, ensuring secure mobile access for users and ease of management for IT departments."
Winners of this year’s SC Awards will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be
held in San Francisco on April 21, 2009.
About SC Magazine
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 daily website, the brand’s portfolio includes the SC Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and the SC World Congress.About Stonesoft Corporation
Stonesoft Corporation (NASDAQ OMX: SFT1V) is an innovative provider of integrated network security solutions to secure the information flow of distributed organizations. Stonesoft customers include enterprises with growing business needs requiring advanced network security and always-on business connectivity.StoneGate™ Secure Connectivity Solution unifies firewall, VPN, IPS and SSL VPN blending network security, end-to-end availability and award-winning load balancing into a unified and centrally managed system. The key benefits of StoneGate the solution include low TCO, excellent price-performance ratio and high ROI. The StoneGate Virtual Security Solutions protect the network and ensure business continuity in both virtual and physical network environments.
StoneGate Management Center provides unified management for StoneGate Firewall with VPN, IPS and SSL VPN. StoneGate Firewall and IPS work together to provide intelligent defense all over the enterprise network while StoneGate SSL VPN provides enhanced security for mobile and remote use.
Founded in 1990, Stonesoft Corporation is a global company with corporate headquarters in Helsinki, Finland and Americas headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, visit www.stonesoft.com and http://stoneblog.stonesoft.com.
Contact:
For more details, please contact:Jason King
Lois Paul & Partners
781-782-5793
jason_king@lpp.com
Laurie Douglas
Stonesoft Inc.
678-578-8429
laurie.douglas@stonesoft.com
Monday, December 15, 2008
