The IT security market is continuously consolodating as big IT vendors acquire strandalone security firms. Browse the articles and tips in this section for the latest information on who is buying who and what it means for your company's security.
Perimeter eSecurity acquisition shapes managed security services
SearchSecurity.com | 12 Jun 2008 ARTICLE - Small businesses are turning to managed security service providers. The industry is growing and Perimeter eSecurity's aggressive acquisition spree is shaping the market.
How the China syndrome doomed 3Com merger deal
SearchSecurity.com | 21 Feb 2008 ARTICLE - The national security anxieties that caused the collapse of a merger deal between 3Com, Bain Capital and a Chinese company were warranted, most industry experts say.
Mike Rothman President and Principal Analyst ASK A QUESTION
Is there a market for standalone antivirus products?
11 Feb 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In this SearchSecurity.com Q&A, Ed Skoudis says that there is still a market opportunity for standalone antivirus products -- but the window is shrinking.
Mergers and acquisitions: Building up security after an M&A
21 Jun 2007 TIP - When companies join forces, they often leave themselves open to attack. In this tip, contributor Ed Skoudis reviews the top merger-related threats and how to avoid them.
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Symantec 2.0
Information Security Magazine | 01 Nov 2006 FEATURES - John Thompson and Symantec are staking their claim as one of Silicon Valley's leading innovators. Will they succeed?
Game Over?
Information Security Magazine | 01 Feb 2006 FEATURES - Where do you turn when the security vendor you've banked on gets gobbled up?
Editor's Desk
Information Security Magazine | 01 Feb 2006 COLUMNS - Survival of the Fittest?
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