HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OPAQ Networks, the network security cloud company, today announced its OPAQ Cloud platform was selected best Network Security/Enterprise Firewall solution in the 2017 GSN Homeland Security Awards.

Now in its 9th year, the GSN Homeland Security Awards program hosted by Government Security News (GSN) recognizes excellence and leadership in the Cyber Security and Homeland Security sectors. Winners were selected based on a combination of technological innovation, ability to address a recognized government IT security need, and flexibility to meet both current and future needs. Category winners were ranked with Platinum, Gold and Silver designations. A complete list of winners is posted at: http://www.gsnawards.com/winners-2017-hsa/.

“It’s an honor for OPAQ to be recognized by GSN for the value the OPAQ Cloud is delivering to government,” said Glenn C. Hazard, Chairman & CEO of OPAQ Networks. “Our service is enabling our partners to provide robust enterprise-grade network security to state and local governments in the most cost-effective, scalable way.”

The OPAQ Cloud is a private network backbone that enables service providers to deliver tightly integrated enterprise-grade security capabilities and centrally manage and enforce policies through a single, web-based portal. It allows OPAQ channel partners to profitably scale their business by eliminating hardware/software investments and onsite service calls. It combines next-generation firewall, web application firewall, DDoS mitigation, software-defined segmentation, and other security capabilities that are powered by leading security technologies and OPAQ intellectual property.

About OPAQ Networks

OPAQ Networks is the premier network security cloud company that enables partners to deliver security-as-a-service to midsize enterprise customers. With the OPAQ Cloud, service providers can deliver best-of-breed network security and centrally manage and enforce policies through a single interface while optimizing network performance. This empowers partners to instantly grow their revenue and margins and establish a competitive advantage while eliminating complexity and costs associated with managing a multitude of security products. Based in Northern Virginia, OPAQ is privately held and is funded by Columbia Capital, Harmony Partners, and Zero-G, Inc. To learn more, visit www.opaqnetworks.com.