Sourcefire Named Finalist in Two Categories for SC Magazine Awards 2010 Europe

PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 12, 2010 -
Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), the creators of Snort® and a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, have been shortlisted for two categories at the SC Magazine Awards 2010 Europe. The company has been selected as a finalist in the Best Network Security group and the New! Best Secure Virtualisation Solution category.

“We are once again honoured to be recognised by the SC Awards highlighting the innovative work our engineers are undertaking to provide our users with the best protection against the latest threats. Sourcefire combines the latest technology with the intelligence of the Vulnerability Research Team to provide our customers with protection against advanced persistent threats. We are proud that our pioneering virtualisation offering has also been recognised for its ground-breaking technology,” commented Graham Welch, EMEA Managing Director for Sourcefire.

Sourcefire is one of 80 companies who have been shortlisted for an award at the ceremony in April which is well-known for celebrating and rewarding security’s key contributors and their outstanding products. Individuals, brands and products shortlisted for the SC Awards address not only the challenges prominent today, but also the emerging threat landscape of tomorrow.

Graham Welch adds:

“Sourcefire is focused on providing customers with the security products they demand and need in an incredibly pragmatic and unified way. Gaining international industry acknowledgement is a fantastic accolade to accompany our numerous customer testimonials. We strive to bring new and dynamic products to the market, which continue to ensure that Sourcefire leads in the IT security arena.”

About Sourcefire
Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE) is a world leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions. Sourcefire is transforming the way Global 2000 organizations and government agencies manage and minimize network security risks. Sourcefire’s IPS and Real-time Adaptive Security solution equips customers with an efficient and effective layered security defense – protecting network assets before, during and after an attack. Through the years, Sourcefire has been consistently recognized for its innovation and industry leadership by customers, media and industry analysts alike – with more than 50 awards and accolades. Today, the names Sourcefire and founder Martin Roesch have grown synonymous with innovation and network security intelligence. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit http://www.sourcefire.com/products/3D/ids.