2015 SC Awards U.S.: IT Security’s Premier Awards Program Now Open for Nominations
(PRWEB) June 06, 2014 -- SC Magazine today announced that nominations for the 2015 SC Awards U.S. are now open. Now in its 18th year, the SC Awards U.S. delivers the most prominent recognition for (IT) security professionals, products and companies helping protect today’s enterprise from advanced, data-stealing attacks. Winners will be revealed at the annual SC Awards U.S. Gala, to be held on April 21, 2015 in San Francisco.
“From large-scale breaches to new zero-day exploits, the first half of 2014 tested the very best in the IT security industry," said Illena Armstrong, VP, editorial, SC Magazine. “Thousands of companies and information security professionals face these challenges daily, and we look forward to honoring their achievements and their dedication to safeguarding business, customers and critical data.”
Categories
The SC Awards pay tribute to the ongoing innovations of the individuals, vendors and service provider communities working around the clock to secure industry and infrastructure. This year, entrants have the opportunity to submit in 31 categories grouped under three major themes: Reader Trust Awards, Excellence Awards and Professional Awards. Winners are selected either by peers or by a panel of industry experts. To view a full list of awards categories and download your entry kit, please visit http://awards.scmagazine.com.
Nominations
Nominations may be completed online through the SC Magazine website, http://awards.scmagazine.com/entering. Submissions may be completed over time by saving progress after any changes and completing the entry prior to the close of the nomination period. Submissions must be completed by Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. Finalists will be identified in the January 2015 issue of SC Magazine and on the website, scmagazine.com. Winners will be announced at the 2015 SC Awards U.S. Gala in San Francisco on April 21, 2015.
“With more than 600 nominations last year, the SC Awards continues to gain momentum," said Armstrong. “We expect competition to continue to expand as the demand for innovative security thought, processes and solutions grows. With 31 categories, an earlier submission date and a later deadline, there is a tremendous opportunity for all security innovators to demonstrate how they will affect the IT security industry of tomorrow.”
Throughout the selection process, finalists will provide valuable insight on some of the biggest security challenges facing organizations. Finalists will provide further vision and perspectives in the magazine, on the SC Awards blog and via a live stream of tweets. Security professionals can also stay current on other relevant IT security news and breaking stories on the SC Magazine website and Twitter feed.
For more information on the 2015 SC Awards, please visit: http://awards.scmagazine.com/.
Download your entry kit and start your entry today. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 10, 2014: http://awards.scmagazine.com/.
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 its print magazine and website, the brand’s portfolio includes the SC Congress and Expo series (New York, Chicago, Toronto, London), SC Awards, SC Marketscope and SC Magazine Newswire.
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Nominations and event information:
Maggie Keller, associate events manager
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MIX Public Relations for SC Magazine
Matt Stubbs
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Matt Stubbs, MIX Public Relations, +1 8017036626, [email protected]
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