Pentura Achieves Symantec DLP Specialisation

BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND, January 30, 2011 (Press-News.org) Pentura, a leading IT security consultancy, has today announced that it has achieved Symantec Specialisation in the area of Data Loss Prevention. The Symantec Data Loss Prevention Specialisation recognises Pentura's proven expertise in Symantec DLP solutions and further validates that it has the skills and expertise required to deliver differentiated services to customers.

Pentura is the first UK security consultancy to achieve the DLP Specialisation since it formally launched as a part of the EMEA enhanced Symantec Partner Programme in November 2010.

The accreditation demonstrates the success of Pentura's ongoing strategy to further expand its portfolio of existing DLP solutions and recognises its knowledge and proven ability to help customers discover, monitor and protect confidential and proprietary information.

Pentura offers a range of data security consultancy services including extensive data leakage reviews which enable organisations to quantify risk and define policies. The services are delivered by experienced security consultants who hold accreditations with major Industry and Government schemes, including ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CHECK, CREST and CLAS.

Commenting on today's announcement, Steve Smith, Managing Director at Pentura, said: "Being the first UK Company to achieve Symantec DLP Solution Specialisation is a great achievement for Pentura. It acknowledges our ongoing progress and success in security services and our expertise in Data Loss Prevention. Our continued investment in world class accreditations demonstrates our commitment to the evolving needs of our customers and our desire to offer services at the highest standard."

Commenting on Pentura's Data Loss Prevention Solution Specialisation, Jason Ellis, Vice President of Channel Sales, EMEA at Symantec said: "The Data Loss Prevention Solution Specialisation was designed to recognise partners' investment in Symantec and reward their expertise in the DLP market. Specialised partners have demonstrated a deep investment in Symantec and an expertise in delivering solutions and services that protect customers' most critical information."

ABOUT PENTURA

Pentura Limited, a leading IT Security Specialist, provide expert consultancy services combined with best of breed technologies to deliver effective security, risk and compliance solutions. Our consultants are recognised as leaders in their fields and hold accreditations with major Industry and Government schemes, including ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CHECK, CREST and CLAS.