SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in
protecting organizations from the latest cyber attacks and data
theft, today announced its chief security and strategy officer,
Jason Clark, has been named a 2012
Top Security Executive by ExecRank.
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With more than 10,000 security executives in the United States, Clark ranked eighth out of
150 security executives honored. The 2012 Top Security Executive
list is the result of two years of research and feedback from top
chief information security officers (CISOs) and chief security
officers (CSOs). A performance-based algorithm ranked each
candidate across 24 key areas.
"Jason Clark and the Websense
Office of the CSO team helped underscore the importance of
proactive cyber security and the value proposition offered by
Websense," said Curt Dalton, vice
president, chief information security officer for Sapient
Corporation, and Clark's peer in the 2012 Top Security Executive
ranking. "Jason is well-regarded as an innovator in building
security programs that challenge CISOs to think differently and
enable business. We are both committed to certain core security
principals—and now we are also fortunate to share the 2012 Top
Security Executives recognition."
ExecRank evaluated how each executive developed and implemented
security processes that significantly minimized risk within their
organization. ExecRank also factored in candidates' publications
and speeches that demonstrated thought leadership.
"Jason Clark's leadership in
strategic Websense security planning is highly regarded within the
security industry," said Adam Navrozally, ExecRank analyst. "He
created the new Websense Office of the CSO to guide top
organizations to rethink their security strategy to achieve the
most sound security posture. Clark's reputation and skills are
highly regarded by executive peers, ranking him among the
best-of-the-best in the security industry."
Jason Clark leads the Websense
Office of the CSO. His international team of six former CISOs and
CSOs, with more than 100 years of combined security experience,
counsels other security professionals on best practices to prevent
advanced attacks and data theft.
The expert Websense Office of the CSO team has advised countless
enterprise-level information security departments and successfully
implemented programs for Fortune 100/500 and FTSE Eurotop 100
organizations. Each CISO team member is also responsible for
specific information security duties related to protecting internal
and external Websense customers around the globe.
"I am honored to be recognized by such a well-respected
organization—it's a true testament to my team's work," said Clark.
"Working with top CISOs, like Curt
Dalton, has provided me with an opportunity to learn new
best security practices and share them with the rest of the
community. Now, with the new Office of the CSO, security experts
worldwide can connect and amplify security successes."
Security professionals worldwide are encouraged to connect with
the Websense Office of the CSO team by visiting
www.websense.com/CSO.
About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN) is
a global leader in protecting organizations from the latest cyber
attacks and data theft. Websense TRITON comprehensive security
solutions unify web security, email security, mobile security and
data loss prevention (DLP) at the lowest total cost of ownership.
Tens of thousands of enterprises rely on Websense TRITON security
intelligence to stop advanced persistent threats, targeted attacks
and evolving malware. Websense prevents data breaches, intellectual
property theft and enforces security compliance and best practices.
A global network of channel partners distributes scalable, unified
appliance- and cloud-based Websense TRITON solutions.
Websense TRITON stops more threats, visit
www.websense.com/proveit to see proof. To access the latest
Websense security insights and connect through social media, please
visit www.social.websense.com. For more information, visit
www.websense.com and www.websense.com/triton.
About ExecRank
ExecRank is the definitive ranking
service of leading executives who have achieved the highest level
of professional achievement and peer recognition. ExecRank was
founded by Jonathan Aspatore, one of
the most authoritative figures in business publishing. As former
CEO of one of the 5 largest business book publishing houses
(Aspatore Books), and current CEO of three other business media
companies. Jonathan has published over 5,000 of the world's top
business and legal executives, including C-Level executives (CEO,
CFO, CTO, CMO, COO) from 74% of the Fortune 500 and senior level
partners from 100% of the AmLaw 200 largest law firms. As the
creator of the patent-pending, proprietary algorithm that took 2
years to develop for ExecRank, Jonathan is uniquely qualified to
have created a system that ranks leading executives. ExecRank
rankings reach over 6 million readers a year in the United States alone given our partnerships
with leading publishers, web sites, trade shows and more.
Websense Media Contact:
Patricia Hogan
Websense, Inc.
(858) 320-9393
phogan@websense.com
ExecRank Media Contact:
Adam Navrozally
ExecRank
(415) 578-7426 ext. 130
adam@execrank.com
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