Vera Named SINET 16 Innovator for Data-Centric Cybersecurity

PALO ALTO, CA--(Marketwired - October 04, 2016) - Vera (Vera.com), announced today it has been selected a winner of the annual 2016 SINET 16 competition by SINET (Security Innovation Network), an organization focused on advancing cybersecurity innovation through public-private collaboration. Supported by the Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate, the annual SINET Showcase features 16 emerging technology companies who will present their innovative solutions to a select audience on November 2-3, 2016 at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

"I am proud and excited to recognize Vera as one of this year's SINET 16 Innovators," said Robert Rodriguez, Chairman and Founder of SINET. "Of our four programs each year, Silicon Valley, New York City, Washington DC and London, the Showcase is my favorite as it has a clear deliverable in our mission to advance innovation in the cybersecurity domain."

To address modern cybersecurity risks and to help businesses across industries improve their data security, Vera's dynamic data platform allows IT to secure, track, and control access to any type of digital information in real-time. As voted by members of the 2016 SINET Steering Committee -- comprised of security stalwarts from Cisco Systems, Microsoft, IBM, NBC Universal, Citi, and more -- Vera is changing the way businesses around the world protect enterprise data by securing and tracking any type of digital information wherever it travels – across all users, devices, applications, and platforms.

"It's a tremendous honor to be recognized as a trailblazer, especially considering the caliber of cybersecurity companies chosen by SINET each year," said Ajay Arora, CEO and co-founder of Vera. "As we've seen by the increased number hacks, securing information in this age where corporate perimeters continue to crumble and status quo solutions continue to fail are some of the biggest challenges of our time. This year's SINET 16 selection process was the most competitive yet, and we're excited to be one of the companies leading a new breed of innovation for securing information."

Vera will present its innovative dynamic data protection platform at the SINET Showcase at the National Press Club in Washington, DC on November 2nd and 3rd. To learn more about the winners and register for the SINET Showcase, visit http://www.security-innovation.org/.

About Vera
Vera is a next-generation data security company that enables businesses of all sizes to secure, track, and share any kind of data, no matter where it's stored or how it's shared. With robust policy enforcement, strong encryption, and strict access controls, Vera's Dynamic Data Protection lets employees collaborate freely while ensuring the highest levels of security, visibility, and control. For more information, visit www.vera.com.

About SINET
SINET is a "super connector." We provide a series of platforms for the business of Cybersecurity to take place within the global ecosystem of the entrepreneur including venture capital, investment banking, system integration, academia, science, legal, policy, and industry as well as Government intelligence, military and civilian departments and agencies. Our programs consistently attract the highest level of international industry and government executives. SINET is well known for its coveted and unparalleled networking opportunities. SINET programs are supported by Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. Learn more at www.security-innovation.org.