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MENLO PARK, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 10/13/11 -- Silver Tail Systems, Inc. : silvertailsystems.com/index.php , a leading provider of web session intelligence, today announced that it has been selected as a SINET 16 Innovator. Silver Tail Systems will present its online fraud detection and prevention technology during the 2011 SINET Showcase to be held October 26th at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate. The Security Innovation Network (SINET) initiatives are designed to advance innovation and enable collaboration between the public and private sectors to defeat global cybersecurity threats.



"For the second year in a row, Silver Tail Systems has been recognized as a SINET 16 Innovator," noted Timothy Eades, Chief Executive Officer at Silver Tail Systems. "We are thrilled to be recognized by this prestigious organization for our achievements, and this honor validates our true innovation surrounding the detection and prevention of online fraud at the navigation layer with web session intelligence."





"The quality of the companies we saw in this year's SINET 16 Innovator process was exceptional, which made selections very challenging for the steering committee. We are confident that by raising awareness of Silver Tail Systems and other finalists, they will have a direct and significant impact on meeting the most pressing technology needs of Federal Government and private industry -- and ultimately, the protection of our nation's critical infrastructures and command and control systems," said Robert Rodriguez, Chairman and Managing Principal of SINET.



More than 100 emerging technology companies applied and were carefully vetted in a two-stage process by the SINET Showcase Steering Committee for the opportunity to present innovative and potentially disruptive cybersecurity solutions to an audience of representatives from defense, homeland security, intelligence and civilian federal agencies as well commercial, investment and research communities. Silver Tail Systems will be one of sixteen companies presenting on stage.



For more information about attending and to register for the 2011 SINET Showcase on October 26th and the half-day SINET Workshop on October 25th, visit www.security-innovation.org/showcase.htm : www.security-innovation.org/showcase.htm .



About Silver Tail Systems, Inc.
Silver Tail Systems is a leading provider of web session intelligence and protects the world's leading websites against fraud and cyberattacks at the navigation layer. Silver Tail Systems' award-winning solutions are made possible by the unmatched expertise of its management and technology teams, who bring deep experience, know-how and personal commitment to protect their customers' businesses against online fraud. For more information, visit Silver Tail Systems at www.silvertailsystems.com : www.silvertailsystems.com/ .



About the Security Innovation Network™
The Security Innovation Network™ (SINET) : www.security-innovation.org/ mission is to advance innovation and enable global collaboration between the public and private sectors to defeat cybersecurity threats. SINET serves as the catalyst that connects builders, buyers, researchers and investors in the cybersecurity ecosystem. SINET accelerates business opportunities for both small and large organizations through strategic advisory services, community-building activities and networking events. The annual IT Entrepreneurs' Forum (ITSEF) : www.security-innovation.org/itsef/default.htm in Silicon Valley, the Innovation Summit in Boston at MIT and SINET Showcase : www.security-innovation.org/showcase.htm in Washington D.C. are supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate : www.dhs.gov/xabout/structure/editorial_0530.shtm and public and private sponsorships.



The organization, founded in 2006 by retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Robert Rodriguez : www.security-innovation.org/itsef/about-steering-committee.htm , has developed a strong following of cybersecurity professionals and an elite steering committee representing the nation's top cybersecurity influencers. For more information visit www.security-innovation.org : www.security-innovation.org/ or follow @ SINETconnection : www.twitter.com/SINETconnection on Twitter.




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