SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/28/13 -- (RSA Conference 2013 Booth 3101) - TraceSecurity, the pioneer in cloud-based IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that Info Security Products Guide, the industry's leading information security research and advisory guide, has named TraceSecurity's TraceCSO cloud-based IT GRC solution as the Gold Award winner in the Risk Management awards category of the 2013 Global Excellence Awards Program. TraceCSO also received the program's Bronze Award in the Tomorrow's Technology Today awards category.

The security industry celebrated its 9th Annual Global Excellence Awards in San Francisco by honoring excellence in every facet of the industry, including products, people behind the successes and best companies, this week during the RSA Conference 2013. TraceCSO's latest security advancements for IT GRC programs are being demonstrated at the RSA Conference 2013 in San Francisco, in TraceSecurity's booth # 3101. Customers are also on-hand in TraceSecurity's booth to discuss their experiences with TraceCSO and the real-world benefits realized, including improved compliance and cost savings.

TraceCSO is the industry's first cloud solution for a holistic and risk-based information security program that delivers comprehensive visibility and accountability for improved risk and compliance profiles across all areas of an organization, including cloud environments. TraceCSO allows organizations of any size, industry or security skill set to evaluate, create, implement and manage a comprehensive risk-based information security program, to protect their organizations from today's top information security risks, including cloud security and "bring your own device" (BYOD) concerns.

More than 50 judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participated and their average scores determined the 2013 Global Excellence Awards finalists and winners. Winners were announced during the awards dinner and presentation on Feb. 27 in San Francisco.

"We are honored to receive these Gold and Bronze awards from Info Security Products Guide, validating TraceCSO's innovation and the real value TraceCSO delivers to customers," said Peter Stewart, president and CEO of TraceSecurity. "TraceCSO's leading risk-management capabilities, delivered via the cloud, are unmatched in the industry and provide the platform to support organizations of every size and industry, as well as our growth with channel partners. In addition, by delivering the first cloud-based, holistic information security program that offers centralized visibility and management of all IT-GRC functions, TraceCSO makes available today what previously was considered as only a capability of the future," Stewart continued.

Unlike current information security program solutions, which simply provide a console and no remediation tools, TraceCSO identifies and prioritizes risk to an organization's information -- including network vulnerabilities -- and identifies, implements and audits security controls. To help organizations stay current with the latest regulatory mandates specific to their industry, TraceCSO leverages a global database of hundreds of authorities and more than 25,000 regulations and citations.

About Info Security Products Guide Awards
Info Security Products Guide sponsors leading conferences and expos worldwide and 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. Readers will discover a wealth of information in this guide, including tomorrow's technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and market research 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 TraceSecurity
TraceSecurity, the leading pioneer in cloud-based security solutions, provides IT governance, risk and compliance (GRC) management solutions. The company's cloud-based services help organizations achieve, maintain and demonstrate security compliance while significantly improving their security posture. With more than 1,500 customers, TraceSecurity supports the security and risk management efforts of organizations in financial services, healthcare, high-tech, insurance, government, education and other regulated sectors. Founded in 2004, the company has executive offices in Silicon Valley and offices in Baton Rouge, La. For more information, call (225) 612-2121 or visit www.tracesecurity.com.

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