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April 9, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Outside Magazine Names Redspin, Inc. as
ONE OF AMERICA'S BEST PLACES TO WORK IN 2009
Redspin To Make Outside Magazine's "Best Places to Work" List — Ranked at #13
 Carpinteria, CA, April 9, 2009 — Redspin, Inc. today was named to Outside magazine's (www.outsideonline.com) second annual "Best Places to Work" list. Redspin was ranked No. 13 out of 30 selected companies. The full list and related story will be published in the May issue of Outside magazine, available on newsstands April 14, 2009.
"We're excited to be recognized for creating a work environment that values personal lifestyle in parallel to delivering top quality work for our clients," said CEO John Abraham. "Not only is it a competitive advantage, but it's really fun to be surrounded by a world-class security team that values surfing, paddling, volleyball and mountain biking."
 Outside's "Best Places to Work" list was compiled with the help of the Outdoor Industry Association (outdoorindustry.org) and Best Companies Group (bestcompaniesgroup.com). The year-long selection process began with an outreach effort that identified a wide range of non-profit and for-profit organizations with at least 15 employees working in the United States. Participating companies were then sent confidential employee-satisfaction surveys and employer-questionnaires to collect information about benefits, compensation, policies, job satisfaction, environmental initiatives, and community outreach programs. All of the results were analyzed by Best Companies Group experts, who selected the top 30 companies that best enable employees to balance productivity with an active, eco-conscious lifestyle.
"I'm proud to work at Redspin because we give to Heal the Bay, Heal the Ocean, 1% for the planet, and the Environmental Defense Center," said Matt, from the Redspin team. "I also like that I'm given the time and leeway to do some of my own research when I come up with a good idea."
"These 30 companies share a common belief: that the secret to success in any economy is empowering employees to live balanced lives and remain committed to their communities and the environment," said Michael Roberts, Executive Editor of Outside. "Our winners know that happy workers are good for the bottom line. So even in the current financial storm, they're offering on-site fitness classes and massage, reimbursements for gym memberships and ski passes, flexible hours, amazing travel benefits, and opportunities for on-the-clock community service."
"There is no better team building exercise than to hit the beach volleyball court with guys that can hack better than they spike." Says Brian Hayes, Redspin CTO.
About Redspin, Inc.
Redspin, is a security auditing firm specializing in network security and compliance, providing objective IT security auditing services to financial institutions, casinos, e-commerce, ATM providers, Automated Clearing Houses (ACHs), utilities, defense contractors and other mission critical enterprises. Redspin services include penetration testing, web application security assessments, IT security assessments and compliance audits (FFIEC, PCI, HIPAA, GLBA). The Redspin team also produced the core technology behind the Jetmetric security tools portal.
About Outside Magazine
Outside is America's leading active lifestyle magazine, with over two million readers a month. For more than 30 years, the magazine has covered travel, sports, adventure, health, and fitness, as well as the personalities, the environment, and the style and culture of the world Outside. Along with receiving many other accolades, Outside is the only magazine to win three consecutive National Magazine Awards for General Excellence. Visit the magazine online at
www.outsideonline.com.
About Best Companies Group
Best Companies Group was formed in January of 2004, with the purpose of identifying and recognizing best companies around the country. By using state-of-the art survey and indexing tools, BCG has been able to achieve that purpose on national, state-wide, city, and industry stages. BCG will partner with B-to-B and consumer media and other business or human resource organizations to publicize the opportunity, encourage participation and to recognize those who are good enough to make the lists of "Best Places to Work". BCG currently manages 25 similar programs around the US and in Canada. For more information and a complete list of "Best Employer" programs, visit www.bestcompaniesgroup.com. Best Companies Group is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.
About the Outdoor Industry Association
Founded in 1989, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the premier trade association for companies in the active outdoor recreation business. OIA provides trade services for over 4000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers in the outdoor industry. Outdoor Industry Association seeks to ensure a healthy and diverse specialty retail and supply chain based on quality, innovation and service. To this end, OIA works diligently to raise the standards of the industry; increase participation in outdoor recreation to strengthen business markets; provide support services to improve member profitability; represent member interests in the legislative/regulatory process; promote professional training and education; support innovation; and offer cost-saving member benefits.
Contact
Deanna Grady, Redspin Inc., 805.684.6858 Ext 7158, dgrady@redspin.com.
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