Jack Rogers, Content Editor —
I am pleased to welcome all of our website visitors to the new SC Magazine Awards 2008 Blog. The Awards Blog will feature commentary from C-level executives of our SC Awards finalists, who will be posting their thoughts on current trends in our industry and the key challenges facing all organizations in today’s high-risk security environment. It is our hope that these high-level blog postings will provoke an ongoing dialogue among the industry leaders that are included in this year’s list of finalists. We also are inviting our readers and site visitors to comment on the Awards Blog postings.

All subjects related to the critical issues and challenges facing our industry are open to discussion on the SC Magazine Awards 2008 Blog. We ask only that bloggers avoid product-specific commentary in your postings, so we can maintain a high-level discussion that cuts across all sectors of the diverse universe that encompasses IT security.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to participate in our new SC Magazine Awards 2008 Blog. All you have to do is email your blog postings or commentary to me at jack.rogers@haymarketmedia.com, and I will post them on our site.

Here are a few simple guidelines:
Blog submissions should not exceed 500 words.
All submissions should be vendor-agnostic and exclude product/service proselytizing.
Blog postings and commentary should focus on topics, trends and risks most relevant to today’s security industry.
Blog submissions must include byline, title and company name for author.

I’m sure you agree that our new SC Magazine Awards 2008 Blog is an excellent way for the security thought leadership of our industry to address the key issues facing everyone in IT security. Once again, welcome to the Awards 2008 Blog!
Jack Rogers
Content Editor
SCMagazineUS.com