SC Magazine Readers Select Tenable Network Security as a Finalist in the 2013 SC Awards for Best Vulnerability Management Tool and Best Enterprise Security Solution

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenable Network Security, Inc. the leader in real-time vulnerability management, has been selected as a Reader Trust Award finalist in the categories of Best Vulnerability Management Tool and Best Enterprise Security Solution for the 2013 SC Awards. Tenable’s SecurityCenter has been chosen as one of the information security industry’s most effective solutions, addressing the biggest security challenges facing organizations. SecurityCenter has been recognized as a top product in the Reader Trust Award competition, which honors best-in-class security products and services, and is selected by a panel of readers who represent the circulation of SC Magazine. The winner will be announced at the 2013 SC Awards U.S. ceremony to be held on Feb. 26, 2013 in San Francisco.

“The Reader Trust Award, perhaps more than any other category, celebrates the solutions that are the most effective in helping IT professionals and their companies address the network security problems that plague organizations on a daily basis”

“The Reader Trust Award, perhaps more than any other category, celebrates the solutions that are the most effective in helping IT professionals and their companies address the network security problems that plague organizations on a daily basis,” said Illena Armstrong, vice president and editorial director of SC Magazine. “The SC Awards have become the standard measurement of excellence throughout the information security industry and we look forward to recognizing the tireless efforts of the men and women that our readers see as stand-outs.”

Tenable’s SecurityCenter was selected from hundreds of entries submitted across 34 technology categories. Winners will be selected by a panel representing a cross-section of SC Magazine readership comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets, including financial services, health care, government, retail, education and other sectors.

“Technology has advanced such that we can perform vulnerability management in near real-time at large scale, and outcome-based security monitoring for large enterprises is now a critical need,” said Ron Gula, CEO for Tenable Network Security. “These advancements have led both public and private sector organizations to replace legacy solutions with Tenable SecurityCenter. It’s a testament to our solution’s strength, and to the trust we’ve created with enterprises, that we’re recognized by SC Magazine’s readers as one of the industry’s preferred solutions to solve the challenge of next-generation threat monitoring.”

The SC Awards, now in its 16th year, are 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 to be held in San Francisco on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013.

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.

About Tenable Network Security

Tenable Network Security is relied on by a million security professionals at many of the world’s largest companies and governments, including the entire U.S. Department of Defense, to stay ahead of emerging vulnerabilities, threats and compliance-related risks. Its Nessus and SecurityCenter solutions continue to set the standard for identifying vulnerabilities, preventing attacks and complying with a multitude of regulatory requirements. For more information, please visit Tenable.com.