Cylance® CEO Stuart McClure Honored as CEO of the Year in the 2017 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards and Company Wins Gold for Innovation in Next Generation Security

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, February 15, 2017 – Cylance® Inc., the company replacing traditional antivirus with AI powered prevention that blocks everyday malware along with today’s most advanced cyberthreats, announced that Info Security Products Guide has awarded the company with four Global Excellence Awards, including:

  • CEO of the Year, Stuart McClure – Gold
  • Innovation in Next Generation Security – Gold
  • Best Overall Security Company of the Year – Silver
  • Executive of the Year, Malcolm Harkins – Bronze

The security industry celebrated its 13th Annual 2017 Global Excellence Awards in San Francisco by honoring excellence in every facet of the industry, including products, people behind the successes, and best companies. More than 40 judges from a broad spectrum of industry voices from around the world participated and their average scores determined the 2017 Global Excellence Awards Finalists and Winners. Winners were announced during the awards dinner attended by the finalists, judges, and industry peers in San Francisco on February 13, 2017.

“Info Security Products Guide’s recognition of Cylance’s product and executive leadership further validates that our AI based approach is best-in-class and breaking the traditional molds of the cybersecurity industry,” said Stuart McClure, co-founder and CEO at Cylance. “The team at Cylance has produced a ground-breaking technology for the industry, has attracted talent from countless Fortune 500 companies, and we’re thrilled to be honored in four categories this year.”

During a time of rapid growth and industry recognition, Cylance was recognized with a mix of company, product, and executive leadership awards this year, setting the company apart from industry competitors. This news comes on the heels of Cylance’s appointment of its new President and COO, Daniel Doimo, which will continue to expand Cylance’s executive expertise.

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