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SINET Seeks Disruptive Cyber Technologies for Second Annual Showcase 2011 at National Press Club

Final call for papers to match critical needs of federal government and private industry buyers with most innovative cyber security solutions

San Francisco, Calif. – May 23, 2011 - The Security Innovation Network™ (SINET), an organization focused on advancing cyber security innovation through public-private collaboration, announced its final call of June 10th for applicants to submit for the SINET 16 award, The winning companies will be invited to present at the Second Annual SINET Showcase 2011, to be held October 26 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. These companies gain a coveted opportunity to present in front of an influential audience of federal government civilian, defense, and intelligence buyers - including NSA, DoD, DHS, DNI - as well as commercial sector buyers, investors, systems integrators and researchers.

"Through the evaluation, promotion and exchange of potentially game-changing defensive and offensive technologies, SINET’s efforts help enhance personal privacy and protect economic and national security as we contend with escalating cyber threats from adversaries around the globe," said Robert D. Rodriguez, Chairman & Managing Principal for Security Innovation Network.

He continued, "The SINET Showcase is an example of taking public-private sector collaboration to a new level. By assisting pioneering security entrepreneurs and academics and harnessing the energies of the nation’s security experts and principal organizations, it opens unprecedented opportunities for trusted cooperation."

SINET 16 Get Results

Interviews of CEOs from last year's Showcase indicated that the exposure their companies gained at the Showcase, augmented through SINET press releases and recommendations by SINET to third parties, generated important leads that resulted in sales contracts. These selected companies met channel partners and or technology partners that helped accelerate their penetration in the market. Participation in the process also helps companies to better present their ideas.

How it works:Emerging technology companies apply to a two stage evaluation and selection process overseen by the prestigious SINET Showcase Steering Committee. Sixteen of the most promising solution providers will be chosen to present their technologies on stage at the National Press Club on October 26th to key decision-makers. Companies interested in applying for the opportunity to be considered as one of the "SINET 16" can go directly to the online application form at http://www.security-innovation.org/showcase.htm.

Technology categories:While consideration will be given to all cyber security product categories, the technologies of greatest interest will generally address 1) critical infrastructure transport, such as firewalls, routers, switches; and 2) data and application-specific cyber technologies, including those for the Cloud, Web 2.0, and social networks. Other data, application, and transport layer categories of special interest include, but are not limited to: Mobility; Attribution; Protection of Physical Infrastructure from Cyber Attack; Network Forensics; and Situational Awareness Tools.

About the Security Innovation Network™

The Security Innovation Network™ (SINET) mission is to advance innovation and enable global collaboration between the public and private sectors to defeat cyber security threats. SINET serves as the catalyst that connects builders, buyers, researchers and investors in the cyber security ecosystem. SINET accelerates business opportunities for both small and large organizations through strategic advisory services, community-building activities and networking events. The annual IT Entrepreneurs’ Forum (ITSEF) in Silicon Valley 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 an elite steering committee representing the nation’s top cyber security influencers. For more information visit www.security-innovation.org or follow @SINETconnection on Twitter.