Prism Microsystems named Finalist in SC Magazine Award Program 2009

EventTracker, Security Information and Event Log Management solution, selected as one of the top security solutions of 2008

Columbia, MD – Prism Microsystems, developers of one of the most comprehensive and feature-rich Security Information and Event Log Management (SIEM) solutions in the industry, has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2009 SC Awards program for outstanding achievement in IT security.

EventTracker was selected as a finalist in the Best Computer Forensics Solution category of the Reader Trust competition from over 600 entries submitted in more than 30 categories. Winners will be chosen by a panel representing a cross-section of SC Magazine readers from large, medium and small enterprises across all major verticals.

“We’re honored to be recognized as front-runners by SC magazine readers and editors,” said Steve Lafferty, VP of Marketing at Prism Microsystems. “EventTracker has been a key player in advancing the Forensics and Log Management category by providing a unique set of capabilities that help IT staff, from the C-level to the sys admin, proactively and efficiently tackle operational, regulatory or security issues. This nomination is a testament to our technical innovation and commitment to customer satisfaction.”

EventTracker is the only SIEM solution that combines real-time Log Management, Correlation and Analytics, Change Monitoring, USB Tracking and Automated Remediation in one turnkey software package for a comprehensive approach to enterprise-wide IT challenges. EventTracker enables forensics for legal or investigational purposes, security incident response, compliance with multiple standards, IT optimization, increased efficiency and tangible cost-savings.

“EventTracker is among today’s most respected security products as chosen by our panel. Security is a key challenge for IT organizations and businesses worldwide and our readers recognize that companies such as Prism Microsystems are helping them meet their security challenges,” said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong.

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 shortlisted address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow. Winners of this year’s SC Awards will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in San Francisco on April 21, 2009.

About Prism Microsystems

Prism Microsystems, Inc. delivers business-critical solutions to consolidate, correlate and detect changes that impact the performance, availability and security of IT infrastructures. EventTracker, Prism’s market leading Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution combines real-time Log Management with Change Management to defend critical IT assets from emerging and traditional cyber attacks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Recently featured by Gartner on its ‘Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management, 1Q08’ report, Prism’s solutions are designed specifically for the needs of midsize enterprises and are easy to use, feature rich and highly scalable. With over 650 customers in 50 plus countries, EventTracker is deployed in multiple sectors including government, financial, retail and healthcare.

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