Bradford Networks and Its NAC Technology Named Finalists in Three Security Industry Awards

CONCORD, N.H., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Bradford Networks, a leading provider of comprehensive network access control (NAC) solutions, announced that NAC Director is a finalist in two categories of the 2008 Global Product Excellence Awards -- World's Best Security Product and Global Excellence in Policy Management Solution. Bradford was also nominated as one of Silicon Valley Communications' Hot Companies.

These prestigious global awards recognize security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions that are helping advance the state of the art of information security technologies. More than 11,000 voters worldwide, consisting of end-users, channel partners, and readers of Info Security Products Guide, voted to select the finalists. Vendors themselves were not permitted to vote for their products. With more than 45 categories, Info Security Products Guide awards are the largest worldwide security recognition from Silicon Valley.

The list of 2008 Hot Companies finalists, based on revenue-growth model, entrepreneurialism, executive experience, market expertise, products, and long-term mission, encompasses companies in all areas of information technologies including security, wireless, storage, networking, software and communications.

Bradford Networks leads the industry in providing advanced out-of-band NAC solutions that leverage existing network infrastructure to deliver automated identity management, end point compliance, and usage policy enforcement for wireless, wired and VPN networks.

The Global Product Excellence Award winners will be honored on January 30, 2008 during the Info Security Products Guide Global Awards ceremony. The Hot Companies winners will be honored during the 2008 Executive Summit January 27- 29.

"The next generation of security solutions are already making an impact worldwide. Companies such as Bradford Networks are behind the products and technologies that secure the network infrastructure for businesses of all kinds," said Rake Narang, editor-in-chief, Info Security Products Guide.

"We are proud to be recognized as a key industry player by Info Security Products Guide," said Mike Gadoury, Bradford Networks founder and CEO. "This recognition is clear validation of Bradford's focus on delivering pragmatic NAC solutions that solve today's network access problems for a wide range of organizations in the education, healthcare, financial services, and government markets."

A list of finalists can be found at www.infosecurityproductsguide.com/winners/2008.

About Bradford Networks

Bradford Networks develops advanced network access control solutions for wireless, wired and VPN networks. Bradford's out-of-band appliances leverage existing network infrastructure to automatically enforce NAC policy at the network edge making networks more secure and efficient. Privately held, Bradford Networks is located in Concord, NH. For more information, call (603) 228-5300 or visit www.bradfordnetworks.com.

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. You will discover a wealth of information in this guide including tomorrow's technology today, best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and independent product evaluations 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.