Prism Microsystems named finalist in the 2009 CODiE Awards

EventTracker recognized as top performer in the data security category; finalist selection made from over 850 nominations submitted by 600 companies

Columbia, MD – Prism Microsystems, developers of the most comprehensive and feature-rich Security Information and Event Log Management (SIEM) solution in the industry, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2009 CODiE Award program for outstanding achievement and vision in the software industry.

EventTracker was selected as a finalist in the Data Security category from over 850 nominations submitted by 600 companies. Finalists were chosen following an in-depth review process by nearly 190 judges encompassing tech trade journalists, consultants, IT and product specialists who conducted a comprehensive evaluation on each of the products nominated.

“The CODiE awards are unique in that finalists are chosen based on rigorous product evaluations by IT specialists. EventTracker has always delivered cutting-edge technology for protecting an organization’s most sensitive data and this nomination, by experts who face the daily challenges of securing data, is strong independent validation of the power of our offering,” said Steve Lafferty, VP of Marketing at Prism Microsystems.

EventTracker has the unique ability to secure data from both internal and external breaches. Advanced USB tracking and user activity monitoring protect data from unauthorized access and employee abuse, correlation detects threats in real-time for immediate resolution, and automatic remediation and instant alerting help stop intruders in their tracks. When combined with integrated change monitoring for protection from zero-day attacks, malware and spyware, EventTracker offers a truly comprehensive end-to-end data security solution

According to SIIA President Ken Wasch, “The competition is particularly steep this year during the 24th Annual SIIA CODiE Awards, making selection as a CODiE Finalist a real achievement.” Wasch further added that “All the companies on this year’s list of CODiE Finalists should feel justifiably proud of their accomplishment in making it to this stage”

About Prism Microsystems

Prism Microsystems delivers business critical solutions that transform high-volume cryptic log data into actionable, prioritized intelligence that will fundamentally change your perception of the utility, value and organizational potential inherent in log files. Prism’s leading solutions offer Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), real-time Log Management, and powerful Change and Configuration Management to optimize IT operations, detect and deter costly security breaches, and comply with multiple regulatory mandates.

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