Imperva Named Top 100 Company by Red Herring

May 2, 2007; 05:57 AM
mperva™, the global leader in data security and compliance solutions for the data center, today announced that it has been named one of the top private companies in North America in the 10th annual Red Herring 100 Award competition.

“Having received more than 800 submissions, it is clear that we are witnessing a new outburst of creativity,” says Joel Dreyfuss, Editor-in-Chief of Red Herring. “The Red Herring 100 North America companies are impressive up-and-comers, and definitely the ones to watch.”

Red Herring’s annual lists of top private companies are an important part of the company’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google, eBay and Skype were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors, and touted as leaders that would change the way we live and work.

“For Imperva, winning this coveted Award is an honor and provides further evidence of our market and technology leadership,” said Shlomo Kramer, CEO and founder of Imperva. “The Red Herring 100 is recognized around the world for identifying private companies, like eBay and Google that will become tomorrow’s market leaders.”

Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 800 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development.

About SecureSphere

The SecureSphere product line provides data security, data assurance, and regulatory compliance for sensitive and proprietary data in corporate data centers. SecureSphere protects databases and web applications against insider threats, as well as external attack and worm infection. It requires no manual tuning and no changes to existing infrastructure. Imperva SecureSphere gateway appliances are deployed in leading financial, healthcare, and retail organizations around the globe.

About Red Herring

Red Herring is a global media company which unites the world’s best high technology innovators, venture investors and business decision makers in a variety of forums: a leading innovation magazine, an online daily technology news service, technology newsletters and major events for technology leaders around the globe. Red Herring provides an insider’s access to the global innovation economy, featuring unparalleled insights on the emerging technologies driving the economy. More information about Red Herring is available on the Internet at www.redherring.com.

About Imperva

Imperva is the global leader in data security and compliance solutions for the data center. The Imperva SecureSphere product line provides an automated and transparent approach to protecting and controlling sensitive data throughout transactional data systems. The Imperva database and Web application appliances are deployed in leading financial, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and government organizations around the globe. Founded over five years ago by Shlomo Kramer, recently named one of the 20 luminaries who changed the network industry, Imperva is a solid, privately held company with growing revenues and backing from Accel Partners, Greylock Partners, US Venture Partners, and Venrock Associates. For more information, visit www.imperva.com.