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Application Security, Inc.'s DbProtect Receives Five-Star Rating In SC Magazine Database Security Product Review

Newly Added Category Emphasizes the Importance of Database Activity Monitoring

NEW YORK - November 9, 2011 - Application Security, Inc. (AppSecInc), the leading provider of database security solutions for the enterprise, today announced that its flagship platform, DbProtect, has been named a finalist for Best Database Security Solution in the prestigious 2012 SC Magazine Awards. SC Magazine's readers selected DbProtect as one of the information security industry's most effective solutions for addressing the industry's most critical IT security challenges.

Recognized by SC Magazine's esteemed reader base as a top product in the Reader Trust Award competition, which honors best-in-class security products and services, DbProtect was selected from hundreds of entries submitted across 33 technology categories.

This latest AppSecInc industry accolade comes on the heels of receiving a five-star rating from SC Magazine's independent SC Labs. In the recent evaluation, the DbProtect Precision database activity monitoring (DAM) platform was recognized for its extensive feature set, analytics capabilities, leading vulnerability knowledgebase and outstanding customer support.

"In its first year, Best Database Security Solution is one of the most exciting and illuminating award categories, as the finalists have to demonstrate a unique combination of product and organizational strength in the fight against cybercrime to secure the vote of our readers," said SC Magazine Editor-in-Chief Illena Armstrong. "Congratulations to AppSecInc for representing industry leadership not only to SC Magazine editors, but also to the Magazine's real judges: the readers."

In its 15th year, the information security industry's most prominent accolade, the annual SC 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 trenches, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the passionate work of government, commercial and nonprofits - all working to help improve global security. 

"The addition of Best Database Security Solution as an SC Magazine award category is indicative of the growing interest, awareness and importance around the vital role that database activity monitoring plays in safeguarding sensitive data assets," said Anirban Chowdhuri, vice president of engineering, AppSecInc. "As a customer-driven organization, AppSecInc takes tremendous pride in working closely with organizations to provide database security solutions that actually help solve their challenges. It is particularly gratifying when the very same people we serve acknowledge that our solutions are among the best in the industry."

Winners of this year's SC Magazine Awards US will be announced at a gala dinner and award ceremony to be held in San Francisco on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

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. The brand's portfolio includes the SC World Conference and Expo, SC Congress Canada, SC Magazine Awards, SC Directory, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executives Forum.

About Application Security, Inc. 
AppSecInc is a pioneer and leading provider of database security solutions for the enterprise. By providing strategic and scalable software-only solutions - AppDetectivePro for auditors and IT advisors, and DbProtect for the enterprise - AppSecInc supports the database security lifecycle for some of the most complex and demanding environments in the world across more than 2,000 commercial and government customers.

Leveraging the world's most comprehensive database security knowledgebase from the company's renowned team of threat researchers, TeamSHATTER, AppSecInc products help customers achieve unprecedented levels of data security from nefarious or accidental activities, while reducing overall risk and helping to ensure continuous regulatory and industry compliance.

For more information, please visit: www.appsecinc.com | www.teamshatter.com

For a free database vulnerability assessment visit:
http://www.appsecinc.com/downloads/appdetectivepro/

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DbProtect and AppDetectivePro are trademarks of Application Security, Inc. All other product names, service marks, and trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Contact:

Tim Whitman
Application Security, Inc.
twhitman@appsecinc.com
781-687-1063