Imperva SecureSphere 8.5 Recognized for Best Security Hardware Product and Best Web Application Security 

Redwood Shores, Calif., December 28, 2011 –Imperva (NYSE:  IMPV), a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions for high-value business data in the data center, today announced that Info Security Products Guide, a leading information security research and advisory guide, has named Imperva SecureSphere 8.5, a finalist for the 2012 Global Excellence Awards for Best Security Hardware Product and Best Web Application Security. These prestigious global awards recognize security and IT vendors with advanced products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of technologies.

SecureSphere Data Security Suite is the market leading data security and compliance solution. SecureSphere protects sensitive data from hackers and malicious insiders, provides a fast and cost-effective route to regulatory compliance and establishes a repeatable process for data risk management. Powering the SecureSphere Data Security Suite is a common platform that provides flexible deployment options, unified management, deep analytics and customizable reporting. The SecureSphere platform enables enterprise scalability and accelerates time to value.

“Web security has become imperative, and Imperva research of 10 million individual attacks across the internet over a six-month period showed that Web applications in the research study were attacked every two minutes on average,” said Imperva CTO Amichai Shulman. “This recognition from Info Security Products Guide further validates Imperva’s approach to data and file security, which is already in use with more than 1,500 customers worldwide.”

About Info Security Products Guide Awards
Info Security Products Guide sponsors leading conferences and expos worldwide and keeps 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 best deployment scenarios, people and technologies shaping info security and market research 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.

About Imperva
Imperva is a pioneer and leader of a new category of data security solutions for high-value business data in the data center. With more than 1,500 end-user customers and thousands of organizations protected through cloud-based deployments, Imperva’s customers include leading enterprises, government organizations, and managed service providers who rely on Imperva to prevent sensitive data theft from hackers and insiders. The award-winning Imperva SecureSphere identifies and secures high-value data across file systems, web applications and databases. For more information, visit www.imperva.com, follow us on Twitter or visit our blog.

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