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Wed, December 16, 2009 VeriSign Named 2010 SC Magazine Awards Finalist in Four Categories
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - December 16, 2009) - VeriSign, Inc. (
SC Magazine's Reader Trust Award honors best-in-class security products and services. VeriSign was named a finalist in the following four categories:
-- Best Multi- and Second-factor Solution: [ VeriSign® Identity Protection ] (VIP)
-- Best Web Application Security Solution: [ VeriSign® Extended Validation (EV) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ]
-- Best Security Software Development Solution: [ VeriSign® Code Signing ]
-- Best Identity Management Solution: [ VeriSign® Personal Identity Portal ] (PIP)
VeriSign's products and services were selected from more than 650 entries submitted in more than 31 technology categories. Winners will be chosen by a panel of readers that represent the circulation of SC Magazine. The Reader Trust Voting Panel includes a cross-section of SC Magazine readership that is comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets. Voters take into consideration the functionality, manageability, ease-of-use and scalability of the product or service, as well as the customer service and support provided for it.
"VeriSign Code Signing, Personal Identity Portal, VeriSign Identity Protection and VeriSign Extended Validation SSL are among today's most respected security products as chosen by our panel," said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. "Security is a key challenge for IT organizations and businesses worldwide and our readers recognize that companies such as VeriSign are helping them meet their security challenges."
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 short listed address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow.
"We are pleased to be selected as finalists for four SC Magazine Awards this year," said Tim Callan, vice president of product marketing for VeriSign. "VeriSign remains dedicated to providing protection through the latest security innovations, integrated with that extra layer of trust needed to interact online today."
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 VeriSign
VeriSign, Inc. (
Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause VeriSign's actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainty of future revenue and profitability and potential fluctuations in quarterly operating results due to such factors as the risk that VeriSign's announcements may not result in additional products, services, customers, profits or revenues; and increased competition and pricing pressures. More information about potential factors that could affect the company's business and financial results is included in VeriSign's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. VeriSign undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
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