AppRiver, LLC, a leading provider of email messaging and Web security solutions, today announced it was named one of the Top 20 Cloud Security Vendors of 2011 by Everything Channel's CRN magazine. From small startups to security stalwarts, this list highlights innovators and mavericks in the cloud security space and can be viewed at http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/cloud/229400449/the-top-20-cloud-security-vendors-of-2011.htm?pgno=2.

"This year's Top Cloud Computing Vendors list is based on a cloud vendor's approach to creating an innovative product, or an innovative approach to supporting solution providers in the IT channel," said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director CRN. "Specifically, these Cloud vendors help resellers transform themselves into true service providers and help organizations and enterprises take advantage of the ease, flexibility, scalability, elasticity and cost savings that leveraging cloud computing has to offer."

This recognition comes on the heels of AppRiver's recent inclusion in Everything Channel's 2011 Partner Program Guide, a listing of technology vendors that were determined by Everything Channel to give reseller partners the best elements for going to market, revenue and profitability potential and the ability to grow.

"We're thrilled with CRN's recognition of AppRiver as a top cloud security vendor," said Brian Haynes, director of channel services at AppRiver. "The award reflects our focus on providing a seamless, secure messaging and Web surfing experience for the customers we serve. It also highlights the trusted relationship we have with the channel community and the lucrative opportunities our partners realize as they extend the benefits of e-mail and Web protection to businesses worldwide."

AppRiver protects companies from multi-vector blended threats by securing every connection to the Internet. The company's cloud security suite includes e-mail hosting, e-mail security, archiving, encryption and Web protection services. SecureSurf, the newest addition to the AppRiver portfolio, is a comprehensive and cost-effective Web filtering and malware protection solution.