Symantec and Women’s High Tech Coalition Honor Recipients of 2005 Women in Cyber Security Awards

Symantec and Women’s High Tech Coalition Honor Recipients of 2005 Women in Cyber Security Awards

Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) and the Women’s High Tech Coalition honored the recipients of the 2005 Women in Cyber Security Awards at a luncheon held in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005. U.S. Rep. Mary Bono (R-Calif.) was recognized for her leadership in combating spyware through legislation she introduced that is under consideration in the United States House of Representatives.

Jessica Herrera, Democratic staff director for the House Homeland Security Committee, and Liesyl Franz of the National Cyber Security Division in the Department of Homeland Security were also recipients of this year’s awards. All three officials were recognized for their leadership, foresight, and actions at the national level and with the private sector to safeguard America’s information and technology infrastructure.

“Like most American families, my family members are avid computer users who benefit from the convenience and accessibility that the e-commerce market provides,” said Bono. “While I strongly support technological innovation, the e-commerce marketplace only works if consumers are protected. Sadly, as I have discovered through my legislation to reduce spyware-related intrusions, consumers are often unaware and uninformed on what information about them is collected, traded, and shared when surfing the Web. It is imperative that business, individuals, and the government work to foster a safer cyberspace to protect consumers from these vulnerabilities. Through government and private partnerships, we can improve cyber security and allow the Internet and e-commerce to achieve its full potential.”

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