SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/27/13 -- RSA® CONFERENCE 2013 - Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), the industry leader in network innovation, has been selected as the Reader Trust Award winner in the Best Cloud Computing Security and Best IPsec/SSL VPN categories of the 2013 SC Awards. Juniper Networks® vGW Virtual Gateway and Juniper Networks MAG Series Junos® Pulse Gateways have been chosen as two of the information security industry's most effective solutions, addressing the biggest security challenges facing organizations. The announcement was made on February 26, 2013 at the SC Awards Gala.

"We're honored to receive these awards from SC Magazine readers as further proof that our market-leading SSL VPN and cloud computing security solutions are serving our customers' needs," said Michael Callahan, vice president of product marketing, Security Business Unit, Juniper Networks.

Hundreds of vendors who offer a product for the commercial, government, educational, nonprofit or other industries entered the Reader Trust Award category. Juniper Networks vGW Virtual Gateway and Juniper Networks MAG Series Junos Pulse Gateways were selected by a panel representing a cross-section of SC Magazine readership, comprised of large, medium and small enterprises from all major vertical markets, including financial services, health care, government, retail, education and other sectors.

"These are two of the most watched award categories, as winners have to demonstrate a combination of functionality, manageability, ease of-use and scalability, as well as exemplary customer service and support to secure the vote of our readers," said Illena Armstrong, vice president of editorial, SC Magazine. "Congratulations to Juniper Networks for representing industry leadership, not only to the SC Magazine editors but also to our readers."

The SC Awards, now in its 16th year, is the premier recognition for information-technology (IT) security professionals and products that fend off the myriad security threats in today's corporate world. The annual awards showcase the best solutions, services and professionals while recognizing achievement and technical excellence. SC Magazine distinguishes the achievements of the security professionals in the field, the innovations happening in the vendor and service provider communities and the fervent work of government, commercial and nonprofits. For more information and a detailed list of categories and winners, please visit www.scmagazineus.com/awards.

About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter and Facebook.

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