SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY RECEIVES 2007 HOT COMPANIES AWARD
SSH Recognized as One of the World's Top Security Solution Providers Through
Rigorous Analysis of More Than 500 Security Companies
HELSINKI, FINLAND and WELLESLEY, Mass. - Feb. 5, 2007 - SSH Communications
Security (HEX:SSH1V), a world-leading provider of enterprise security solutions
and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of the Secure
Shell protocol, today announced that it has been selected as a 2007 Hot
Companies winner by Info Security Products Guide, the world's leading
publication on security-related products and technologies.
SSH received this prestigious award as a result of an in-depth analysis of more
than 500 prominent information security vendors around the world, based upon the
Info Security Products Guide's “4Ps” criteria: namely, the Products, People,
Performance, and Potential behind the company's growing success. The selection
process also evaluated other key factors, including entrepreneurial spirit,
seasoned executives with relevant experience, clear understanding of the
security market, products and solutions that are positioned to take advantage of
the emerging market opportunities, a well developed revenue-growth model, and
clearly planned expansion strategies.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of the world's top security solutions
providers,” said Arto Vainio, CEO of SSH Communications Security, Corp. “This
award underscores SSH's ongoing commitment to help enterprises effectively
address a wide array of current and future security threats, and we will
continue to innovate by delivering advanced, best-of-breed solutions to protect
even the most sensitive data for large enterprises, financial institutions and
governments.”
The 2007 Hot Companies award marks the second consecutive year SSH has been
recognized as a leading communications security solution provider for enterprise
and government organizations. In addition, SSH's flagship enterprise security
solution, SSH Tectia™, recently received Info Security Products Guide's Global
Excellence in Security Solution for Finance Customer Trust 2006 award. SSH
Tectia is widely used by global enterprises to protect data internally and
externally throughout the network.
“Security is now one of the top three issues with almost every organization
around the world,” said Rake Narang, Managing Editor of Info Security Products
Guide published by Silicon Valley Communications. “Vendors, like SSH
Communications Security, that build their success strategy based on the four
pillars of strength are the ones that are best positioned to keep digital
resources secured in 2007.”
About SSH Tectia
SSH Tectia is the leading end-to-end communications security solution for the
enterprise. The SSH Tectia solution is based on the SSH Secure Shell and SSH's
other industry-leading technologies used by millions worldwide. SSH Tectia
enables secure system administration, secure file transfer and secure
application connectivity with centralized management throughout the internal and
external network. SSH Tectia products provide transparent, strong encryption
and authentication, and are available for all key enterprise platforms including
Windows, Unix, Linux, and mainframes to easily integrate into heterogeneous
network environments.
About Silicon Valley Communications Awards
Info Security Products Guide, published by Silicon Valley Communications, plays
a vital role in keeping end-users informed of the choices they can make when it
comes to protecting their digital resources. It is written expressly for those
who are adamant on staying informed of security threats and the preventive
measure they can take. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide
including tomorrow's technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and
technologies shaping info security and independent product evaluations that
facilitate in making the most pertinent security decisions. The Info Security
Products Guide Awards recognize and honor excellence in all areas of information
security. To learn more, visit www.infosecurityproductsguide.com and stay
secured.
About SSH Communications Security
SSH Communications Security is a world-leading provider of enterprise security
solutions and end-to-end communications security, and the original developer of
the Secure Shell protocol. The company's SSH Tectia solution addresses the most
critical needs of large enterprises, financial institutions and government
agencies. With SSH Tectia, organizations can cost-effectively secure their
system administration, file transfers and application connectivity against both
internal and external security risks. As the original developer of the Secure
Shell protocol and other key network security technologies, SSH has for 10 years
developed end-to-end communications security solutions specifically for the
enterprise. Currently more than 100 of Global Fortune 500 companies are using
SSH security solutions. SSH shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges. For
more information, please visit www.ssh.com.
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registered trademark of SSH Communications Security Corp in the United States
and in certain other jurisdictions. Tectia is a trademark of SSH Communications
Security Corp and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. All other names
and marks are the property of their respective owners.
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