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Security Innovation Network Announces 2011 SINET 16 Innovators to Present at SINET Showcase, October 26th in D.C.

Over 100 applicants participate in the search for today's most innovative and
                         potentially disruptive cybersecurity technologies

San Francisco, Calif. - October 6, 2011 - The Security Innovation NetworkTM (SINET), an organization focused on the advancement of cybersecurity innovation through public-private collaboration, today announced the 2011 SINET 16 Innovators who will present at the SINET Showcase on October 26, 2011 at the National Press Club, Washington D.C. The SINET Showcase is supported by the Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate and was created to identify and display sixteen innovative and potentially disruptive cybersecurity technologies in front of an audience of buyers and influencers from the investment, research, commercial, civilian, defense and intelligence communities.

More than 100 emerging technology companies applied and were carefully vetted in a two-stage process by the SINET Steering Committee comprised of leaders from the government, industry, investment and academia communities (http://www.security-innovation.org/steering.htm). The committee worked with federal agencies and private industry to identify their most critical needs and requirements, criteria that were used to help evaluate applicants.

The 2011 SINET 16 Innovators are:

CipherCloud Cloud data encryption and tokenization
FIXMO Mobile device risk management
Glimmerglass Optical cyber solutions
Imanami Group identity management
Invincea Endpoint browsers and document security
KoolSpan, Inc. Mobile device encryption engine
Mocana Smart device security
MokaFive Virtualized desktops
Mykonos Software Inc. Code level application security
Revere Security High efficiency encryption technology
Rsignia, Inc. Advanced servers for detection, mitigation, countermeasures and forensics
SilverTail Systems Predictive analytics for detection and prevention of website fraud and abuse
SS8 Lawful interception and communication forensics
Stegosystems, Inc. Malware execution prevention
Symplified Cloud security
Triumfant Attack detection and remediation

"The quality of companies in this year's competition raises the bar and demonstrates the degree of technology innovation that is out there to help defeat today's global cybersecurity threats. The 2011 SINET 16 Innovators and the SINET Showcase represent a major step forward in our mission to give the entrepreneur a voice and increase awareness between the builders, buyers, researchers and investors within the cybersecurity ecosystem," said Robert D. Rodriguez, Chairman & Managing Principal for SINET. "The SINET 16 Innovator program is intended to not only identify superior product capabilities, but also to help the companies succeed in the marketplace."

About the SINET Showcase
Attendees of the 2011 SINET Showcase will gain access to:
  • Keynotes by the world's top cybersecurity government and private industry buyers, policy makers and influencers including General Keith B. Alexander, Commander of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service (NSA/CSS)
  • High-profile panel sessions on the latest investment and cybersecurity trends
  • Technology demonstrations and presentation of awards to the SINET 16 Innovators
  • A pre-show half-day of hands-on workshops

    • For more information about attending and to register for the SINET Showcase, October 25-26, 2011 at the National Press Club in D.C. visit http://www.security-innovation.org/showcase.htm.

    About the Security Innovation NetworkTM
    The Security Innovation NetworkTM (SINET) mission is to advance innovation and enable global collaboration between the public and private sectors to defeat cybersecurity threats. SINET serves as the catalyst that connects builders, buyers, researchers and investors in the cybersecurity ecosystem. SINET accelerates business opportunities for both small and large organizations through strategic advisory services, community-building activities and networking events. The annual IT Security Entrepreneurs' Forum (ITSEF) in Silicon Valley, the Innovation Summit in Boston at MIT and SINET Showcase in Washington D.C. are supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate and public and private sponsorships.

    The organization, founded in 2006 by retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Robert Rodriguez, has developed a strong following of cybersecurity professionals and an elite steering committee representing the nation's top cybersecurity influencers. For more information visit www.security-innovation.org or follow @SINETconnection on Twitter.