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RSA Conference Announces Finalists for 2018 Innovation Sandbox ContestRSA® Conference, the world's leading information security conferences and expositions, today announces the 10 finalists for its annual RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest. The competition offers a leading platform for entrepreneurial cyber security companies to launch their ground-breaking research and innovation in front of the industry's most savvy audience. On Monday, April 16, the Top 10 finalists listed below will present a three-minute quick-pitch to try to win the coveted "Most Innovative Start Up" at the 2018 RSA (News - Alert) Conference in San Francisco. Industry veterans Asheem Chandna, Partner, Greylock Partners; Gerhard Eschelbeck, Vice President Security and Privacy Engineering, Google (News - Alert); Niloofar Razi Howe, Tech Investor and Entrepreneur; Patrick Heim, Operating Partner and Chief Information Security Officer, ClearSky; Paul Kocher, Entrepreneur/Researcher and IT security expert will select the winner. Dr. Herbert (Hugh) Thompson returns to emcee the contest. The finalists (in alphabetical order) are:
Acalvio
Technologies
Awake
Security
BigID
BluVector
CyberGRX
Fortanix
Hysolate
ReFirm
Labs, Inc.
ShieldX
Networks
StackRox "Startups continue to drive innovation in security and this year's competition saw very strong submissions, including a record number from outside the United States," said Asheem Chandna, Partner, Greylock Partners. "By attending the RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox Contest, audience members will be treated to a front row seat on the leading advancements in the global cybersecurity community." For the first time, the RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest will be working with leading business information website, Crunchbase. This partnership supports the Conference's goal to advance the information security industry forward by shining a light on groundbreaking security companies. "We're looking forward to joining in on the excitement of the RSAC Innovation Sandbox Contest this year as an event partner," said Gené Teare, Head of Content at Crunchbase and moderator for the "How to Find the Money" panel at RSA Conference's Innovator and Entrepreneur Seminar. "Startups are the lifeblood of innovation in the security industry, bringing revolutionary ideas and approaches to both existing and emerging cybersecurity threats. This year's finalists are impressive and represent a wide variety of promising pioneers in security, so we're looking forward to their presentations and wish them all good luck in April." The contest will begin at 1:30 p.m. PT on April 16 and the winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m. PT the same day. The contest will be hosted at the Marriott Marquis - Yerba Buena Ballroom, a new location from the 2017 event. More information regarding RSA Conference 2018, taking place at the Moscone Center and the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco from April 16-20, can be found at: www.rsaconference.com. About RSA Conference RSA Conference is the premier series of global events where the world talks security and leadership gathers, advances and emerges. Whether attending in the U.S., the EMEA region, or the Asia-Pacific region, RSA Conference events are where the security industry converges to discuss current and future concerns and get access to the people, content and ideas that help enable individuals and companies to win, grow and do their best. It is the ultimate marketplace for the latest technologies and hands-on educational opportunities that help industry professionals discover how to make their companies more secure while showcasing the most enterprising, influential and thought-provoking thinkers and leaders in security today. For information on events, online programming and the most up-to-date news pertaining to the information security industry visit www.rsaconference.com. RSA Conference logo, RSA, Dell, EMC (News - Alert), Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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