SC Magazine Readers Select Blue Coat as Winner of

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 27, 2015) - Blue Coat Systems, Inc ., a market leader in enterprise security, today announced that its Blue Coat Cloud Security Solution was recognized as the "Best Cloud Computing Security Solution" in the Reader Trust Award category at the 2015 SC Awards. The announcement was made Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the SC Awards Gala held at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco.

Blue Coat Cloud Security Solution is an enterprise-class cloud solution that extends an organization's security perimeter to provide consistent security and policy, on and off the corporate network. The fully meshed global network delivers high performance and availability, with over 40 data centers in 24 countries.

"As cyberattacks, malware and their creators become increasingly sophisticated and dynamic, enterprises require integrated solutions that safeguard their networks and data across all locations and devices," said Michael Fey, president and COO, Blue Coat. "We are honored to be selected as the Best Cloud Computing Security Solution by SC Magazine 's readers. This recognition reinforces the growing demand and appreciation for enterprise-class cloud security solutions that allow customers to adopt cloud solutions at a pace that is right for their organization."

Each year, hundreds of products are entered in the Reader Trust Award category. Each product is judged by a panel representing a cross-section of SC Magazine readership, which is comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets including financial services, healthcare, government, retail, education and other sectors. Entrants are narrowed down to a select group of finalists before undergoing a rigorous final judging process to determine the winner in each category.

"The Reader Trust Award is unique because it represents the voice of the people who are using these products and services every day," said Illena Armstrong, vice president, editorial, SC Magazine . "Blue Coat Cloud Security Solution was chosen as the Best Cloud Computing Security Solution Award winner for its ability to meet and exceed the needs of its customers."

The SC Awards, now in its 18th year, is lauded as one of the most prestigious awards for information technology (IT) security professionals and products. The awards recognize the best solutions, services and professionals that work around the clock to defend against the constantly shifting threat landscape in today's marketplace. For more information and a detailed list of categories and winners, please visit www.scmagazineus.com/awards .

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. Besides the monthly print magazine and vibrant daily website, the brand's portfolio includes the SC Congress and Expo series (Chicago, London, New York, Toronto), SC Awards (U.S. and U.K.), SC Marketscope, SC Magazine Newswire and SC Magazine IT Security Executive Forums.

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About Blue Coat Systems Blue Coat is a leader in enterprise security, providing on-premise, hybrid and cloud-based solutions for protecting web connectivity, combating advanced threats and responding to security breaches. Blue Coat is the global market leader in securing connection to the web and counts nearly 80 percent of the Global Fortune 500 as its customers. For additional information, please visit bluecoat.com .

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