Websense and Securosis Unveil Free Data Loss Prevention Resources for Executives

SAN DIEGO, CA, Apr 29 (MARKET WIRE) --
With reported data breaches increasing by nearly 50 percent in 2008 and
new industry and regulatory requirements continually being added to stem
the tide, Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), and security consulting practice
Securosis today unveiled a series of free tools to help guide
organizations considering data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.

The resources, collectively titled, An Executive Guide to Data Loss
Prevention, include a series of videos hosted by Rich Mogull, leading
security technology analyst and founder of Securosis, as well as as a new
research paper that provides in-depth education on DLP technologies,
examines the business justifications and outlines the resource
requirements for deploying DLP at the enterprise level.

Websense will also host a webcast about best practices in data loss
prevention on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. To
register for the webcast or to view an archive visit:
http://www.websense.com/site/buzzroom/featuredstories/sayYes.html?cmpid=prnr.

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention

This independent, objective research is one of the first resources ever
designed to go beyond the IT department and directly help executives
understand DLP. In the videos, Mogull addresses the top uses and benefits
to consider when implementing a DLP solution, including:

-- Risk Reduction -- by knowing how sensitive information is used and
stored, organizations can ensure proper controls
-- Cost Savings -- by implementing controls to reduce loss or theft of
confidential data, organizations can reduce costs of compliance and
increase profitability
-- Policy Enforcement -- by measuring and mitigating data loss and
regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, GLBA, SOX, PCI, and enforcing
security protocols while educating employees
-- Inbound Threat Protection -- by preventing data loss from Web exploits
and malcode. In the second half of 2008 the Websense Security Labs found
that 57 percent of data-stealing attacks are conducted over the Web,
representing a 24 percent increase during the six-month period.

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention also presents real world
examples of DLP implementations, including:

-- A retailer that uses DLP to inventory their entire storage
infrastructure and employee laptops to identify unencrypted credit card
numbers which could be in violation of the PCI Data Security Standard. This
cut three months off their compliance cycle and reduced PCI audit costs by
20 percent.
-- A financial institution that uses DLP to protect customer financial
information in their primary customer database by monitoring network
communications and generating alerts if customer records are transmitted
without encryption. Since implementation, they've seen an 80 percent
reduction in data misuse and prevented two potential data breaches.
-- An engineering firm that uses DLP to track the movement of sensitive
engineering plans for new products, protecting their sensitive intellectual
property.

Biography: Rich Mogull, Founder, Securosis

Mogull has more than 17 years experience in information security, physical
security, and risk management. Prior to founding Securosis, he was a
Research Vice President with Gartner, where he spent 7 years on the
security team. He is a well known authority on information security and
currently focuses on data security, application security, security
metrics, and emerging technologies. Mogull is the Security Editor of
TidBITS, a monthly columnist for Dark Reading, and frequently contributes
to publications ranging from Information Security magazine to Macworld.

Related Quotes:

-- Securosis Founder Rich Mogull -- "Although we've long recognized the
importance of our digital assets, in recent years it has become
increasingly difficult to protect them. Now, data loss prevention
technologies are enabling an organization to reduce their risk, increase
regulatory compliance and protect themselves from emerging threats
targeting sensitive data."
-- Websense Director of Product Marketing Dave Meizlik -- "Through
increasing regulatory requirements and negative media headlines, companies
are recognizing the necessity for implementing data loss prevention
technologies as part of a data-centric security strategy designed to
protect their competitive edge, brand reputation and ongoing financial
success."

Links:

The Executive Guide to Data Loss Prevention:
http://www.websense.com/welcome/MiscLandings/exec_DLP/exec_DLP.html?cmpid=prnr

About Securosis

Securosis, L.L.C. is an independent analyst firm dedicated to thought
leadership, objectivity, and transparency. Our analysts have all held
executive level positions and are dedicated to providing the highest value
strategic consulting available in four main areas: Publishing and
Speaking; Strategic Consulting for Vendors; Strategic Consulting for End
Users; and Investor Consulting.

About Websense, Inc.

Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in integrated Web, data and
email security solutions, provides Essential Information Protection(TM)
for more than 44 million product seats under subscription. Distributed
through its global network of channel partners, Websense software and
hosted security solutions help organizations block malicious code,
prevent the loss of confidential information and enforce Internet use and
security policies. For more information, visit www.websense.com.

Websense is a registered trademark of Websense, Inc. in the United States
and certain international markets. Websense has numerous other registered
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Contact Information:
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Websense, Inc.
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