[October 20, 2014]

Digital Defense Named a "Leader" in Gartner's Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Magic Quadrant

Digital Defense, Inc. today announced that it has been named as a "Leader" for its SecurED^® solution in Gartner's (News - Alert) recent research report, "Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Vendors."¹ Gartner evaluated computer-based security training vendors and solutions using a proprietary scoring model based their ability to execute, as well as the completeness of their vision.

Introduced in 2012, SecurED aims to provide relevant, easy-to-understand, web-based security training incorporating the use of humor. The program consists of SCORM-compliant modules that deliver key information and best practices around topics including, but notlimited to, password development and security, remote social engineering and mobile device security. The SecurED portfolio includes extensive services in instructional design, curriculum management, training needs analysis and performance assessment. Last year, an independent Ponemon Institute (News - Alert) study found that the SecurED program yielded consistently positive results with an average long-term gain of 60% for SecurED subjects.

"At Digital Defense our core business is evaluating security risk, and we understand the level of exposure that can be introduced into an organization with poor security behavior," said Larry Hurtado, president & CEO of Digital Defense. "We consider our positioning in the Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Magic Quadrant by Gartner confirmation of our mission to deliver training that addresses the human element and helps organizations build a culture of security with staff embracing security-minded behavior."

About Digital Defense

Founded in 1999, Digital Defense, Inc. (DDI) is a premier provider of managed security risk assessment solutions protecting billions in assets for small businesses to Fortune companies in over 65 countries. DDI's dedicated team of experts helps organizations establish a culture of security through regular information security assessments, awareness education and decisive security intelligence. This proven method bolsters the capability of organizations to reduce risk and keep information, intellectual property and reputations secure. The combination of DDI's certified security analysts, patent-pending scanning technology and proprietary cloud-based vulnerability management system, Frontline™ Solutions Platform, delivers one of the most powerful assessment results and remediation management solutions possible. Contact DDI at 877-273-1412 or ddifrontline.com.

**Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

¹Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Vendors by Andrew Walls. Published: 13 October 2014

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