SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in unified web security, email security, mobile security and data loss prevention (DLP), has been named a 2013 SC Magazine Awards finalist in seven different security categories. These awards honor best-in-class security products and services that protect organizations from the most sophisticated security threats.

"Websense creates some of the most innovative and effective security technologies on the market today," said Illena Armstrong, vice president and editorial director of SC Magazine. "Our readers are among the most knowledgeable security professionals. It is quite a statement to be selected by this group as one of the best."

A panel of SC Magazine readers joined a handpicked jury of practicing security executives and professionals to select award finalists. Websense received industry recognition for:

• Best Anti-Malware Gateway for Websense^® TRITON™ Security Gateway Anywhere
• Best Cloud Computing Security for Websense TRITON Enterprise
• Best Computer Forensic Tool for Websense CyberSecurity Intelligence™ (CSI) Services On-Demand
• Best Data Leakage Prevention (DLP) for Websense Data Security Suite
• Best Email Security Solution for Websense Email Security Gateway Anywhere
• Best Regulatory Compliance Solution for Websense Data Security Suite
• Best Web Content Management Product for Websense Web Security Gateway Anywhere

Each Websense finalist solution is part of the award-winning TRITON architecture, which protects organizations from advanced threats that are often timed and targeted. The architecture also features containment defenses against data theft with forensic threat and reporting details. The TRITON solution unifies all the key components of threat protection and data theft prevention into a cohesive content security system. It brings together web security, email security, mobile security and DLP defenses with unified security intelligence and a unified management console.

"To stop today's toughest cyber attacks, organizations need more than signature-based defenses and whitelisting web apps—real-time security intelligence and protection is absolutely critical," said John McCormack, Websense CEO. "The Websense TRITON architecture gives CSOs a scalable, unprecedented level of global security intelligence and real-time security defenses. It's an honor to be recognized for our security effectiveness and ongoing innovation by SC Magazine."   

The SC Awards, now in its 16th year, is the premier global recognition for information-technology (IT) security professionals and products that fend off the myriad security threats in today's corporate world. The annual awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the fervent work of government, commercial and nonprofits. 

Winners of this year's SC Awards U.S. will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 26, 2013. To attend the awards, please visit https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=51723&categoryid=389844.

For more information about Websense TRITON solutions, please visit www.websense.com/triton

About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in unified web security, email security, mobile security, and data loss prevention (DLP), delivers the best content security for modern threats at the lowest total cost of ownership to tens of thousands of enterprise, mid-market and small organizations around the world. Distributed through a global network of channel partners and delivered as appliance-based software or SaaS-based cloud services, Websense TRITON content security solutions help organizations leverage social media and cloud-based communication, while protecting from advanced persistent threats and modern malware, preventing the loss of confidential information, and enforcing internet use and security policies. Websense is headquartered in San Diego, California with offices around the world. For more information, visit www.websense.com.

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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. In addition to the monthly print edition, the brand's portfolio includes a vibrant website (scmagazine.com); SC Congress New York, Toronto and Chicago; SC Awards; SC MarketScope; and SC Magazine Newswire.

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