PricewaterhouseCoopers Recognized as a Leader in Information Security and Risk Consulting

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) today announced that it has been named a leader in the July 2010 "The Forrester Wave™: Information Security and Risk Consulting, Q3 2010" report by Forrester Research, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers was among the select organizations that Forrester invited to participate in the report, which provides an independent assessment of the IT security and risk management services marketplace.

"It is clear that risk management and information security continue to be a top priority for organizations across industries as they address consumerization and embrace cloud computing," said Gary Loveland, PwC principal and information security practice leader. "We are continuing to grow and develop our practice to help organizations answer technology and implementation questions as they step into new frontiers which include harnessing the power and managing the risks of social media."

According to the report, "PwC has significant presence and the most extensive experience in the security and risk space. It offers a balanced yet pragmatic approach to managing business requirements, focusing on clients as their primary objectives…. Client references emphasized PwC's expertise and knowledge, quality and timeliness, and customer focus as its areas of strength...."

"As we move into the economic upturn, we continue to see challenges ahead as technology continues to evolve and organizations demand more from security professionals," said Joe Atkinson, PwC principal and leader of the governance, risk and compliance practice. "PwC is well prepared to meet those challenges; we continually talk to our clients and understand their complex business needs. We are tuned into the changing market dynamics and are making significant investments in future capabilities and enhancements."

The report also stated, "PwC works with a diverse set of clients and has the largest practice in the area; in the past 12 months, it has worked on more than 23,000 engagements. Clients searching for a firm with solid experience and a focus on the client should place PwC on their shortlist."

To learn more about the report and PwC's information security and risk consulting capabilities, visit www.pwc.com/security.

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