SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Websense, Inc.
(NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in protecting organizations from
the latest cyber attacks and data theft, today announced Gartner
Inc. has positioned Websense as a leader in its "Magic Quadrant for
Secure Web Gateways"(i) for the fourth consecutive
year.
"Websense is more than just my choice for proven web security,"
said Lee Sullivan, technical lead,
The Co-operative Group. "They are my trusted advanced threat
protection partner that helps prevent targeted attacks and data
theft. Websense® TRITON® solutions provide an effective way to
manage our most advanced security defenses and report on our risk
profile. I've done my due diligence and vetted other solutions.
Hands down, Websense stops more threats."
Leaders in the Magic Quadrant are high-momentum vendors (based
on sales and mind share growth) with established track records in
Web gateway security, as well as vision and business investments
indicating that they are well-positioned for the future.
Gartner's analysis examined Websense Web Security Gateway
Anywhere (WSGA), a module of the TRITON solution architecture that
unifies web, email, data and mobile security. Websense surpassed
the qualifications required to be a leader in the secure web
gateway report. Factors included a combination of established
market leadership, ongoing innovation and advancements in threat
and malware detection.
"Organizations worldwide need advanced threat protection that
shields them from the constant onslaught of threats and data theft
attempts," said John McCormack,
Websense CEO. "The ability to compete in today's global market is
directly linked to their ability to secure intellectual property
from loss. We believe our continued security leadership recognition
from Gartner provides yet another independent validation of the
tremendous Websense TRITON security expertise and
effectiveness."
Websense WSGA is a module of the TRITON unified architecture
that also supports Websense Data Security Suite (recognized six
consecutive years as a leader in the "Magic Quadrant for
Content-Aware Data Loss Prevention (DLP)." The TRITON
architecture radically changes the gateway security landscape with
unprecedented advanced malware and data theft defenses,
spear-phishing protection, cloud malware sandboxing and a detailed
and actionable forensic reporting dashboard.
To download the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Magic Quadrant for
Secure Web Gateways, please visit: www.websense.com/gartnerswg2013.
For more information about TRITON, please visit:
www.websense.com/triton.
(i) Source: Gartner, Inc. "Magic Quadrant for
Secure Web Gateways" by Lawrence Orans, Peter Firstbrook, May 28,
2013.
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About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ:
WBSN) is a global leader in protecting organizations from the
latest cyber attacks and data theft. Websense TRITON comprehensive
security solutions unify web security, email security, mobile
security and data loss prevention (DLP) at the lowest total cost of
ownership. Tens of thousands of enterprises rely on Websense TRITON
security intelligence to stop advanced persistent threats, targeted
attacks and evolving malware. Websense prevents data breaches,
intellectual property theft and enforces security compliance and
best practices. A global network of channel partners distributes
scalable, unified appliance- and cloud-based Websense TRITON
solutions.
Websense TRITON stops more threats, visit
www.websense.com/proveit to see proof. To access the latest
Websense security insights and connect through social media, please
visit www.websense.com/smc. For more information, visit
www.websense.com and www.websense.com/triton.
Websense Media Contact:
Patricia Hogan
Websense, Inc.
(858) 320-9393
phogan@websense.com
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