Websense has recently introduced its real-time Web 2.0 content classification and malware protection offering called the Web Security Gateway. Based on the company’s flagship Web security platform Web Security version 7, the gateway will allow businesses to adopt and use Web 2.0 technologies and accelerate their business goals without worrying about malicious or inappropriate content.

“In today’s world, the lines between work and personal time are often blurred. Many of our customers asked us for ways they could open up the Web for employees, for both business and personal use without putting the business at risk. We’ve delivered the first data-centric security portfolio that gives businesses the power to say ‘Yes’ to Web 2.0 without worrying about data loss,” said Gene Hodges, CEO, Websense.

The company also announced the general availability of its Data Security Endpoint solution, the latest addition to the company’s data loss prevention portfolio that helps businesses stop data leaks through hard-to-control communications channels, such as USB devices, printers and applications where confidential data could be copied and pasted, along with networked resources.

In March 2008, the company had announced its next-generation research and classification system called the ThreatSeeker Network, the technological foundation for the Web Security Gateway. The Web Security Gateway is built on the company’s diverse portfolio of Web 2.0 technologies.

The company is also revving up training, certification and other programs designed to help channel partners offer the latest Web security products to customers. It launched the one of industry’s early Web security certification program in June 2008, and has plans to launch a professional certification program specifically for the new Web Security Gateway, starting with nine instructor-led courses throughout North America on October 1, 2008.