CenturyLink Positioned in Visionaries Quadrant in 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Security Services, Worldwide

- Read the April 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Security Services, Worldwide: http://www.gartner.com/reprints/caroline-adams-flex-reprints?id=1-6MRLGPG&ct=190506&st=sb. "Given the pressures our global customers face when it comes to protecting digital business, CenturyLink is committed to delivering integrated solutions that simplify the security experience," said Chris Smith, vice president of global security services for CenturyLink. "In our view, to be positioned in the Visionaries quadrant is a reflection of our strategy to leverage one of the world's largest IP backbones and the insights of our threat research and operations arm, Black Lotus Labs, to transform the network into a threat sensor with the power to prevent, detect and respond to the threats our customers face now and in the future." Key Facts Additional Resources Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About CenturyLinkCenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is the second largest U.S. communications provider to global enterprise customers. With customers in more than 60 countries and an intense focus on the customer experience, CenturyLink strives to be the world's best networking company by solving customers' increased demand for reliable and secure connections. The company also serves as its customers' trusted partner, helping them manage increased network and IT complexity and providing managed network and cyber security solutions that help protect their business. Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/134213/centurylink_logo.jpg