Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
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Security vendor mergers and acquisitions News
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July 15, 2020
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Jul'20
Advent, Forescout bury the hatchet with new acquisition deal
Despite an ugly legal dispute and allegations of channel stuffing, Advent International and Forescout Technologies are moving forward with an amended acquisition agreement.
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June 22, 2020
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Jun'20
Microsoft acquires CyberX to strengthen IoT security offering
Microsoft is acquiring CyberX to boost its IoT security offerings, though it's unknown whether CyberX will remain a separate entity or be integrated into Microsoft.
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May 20, 2020
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May'20
Forescout sues Advent for calling off acquisition
Forescout Technologies filed a lawsuit against Advent International, claiming the private equity firm violated the terms of its $1.9 billion acquisition agreement.
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May 18, 2020
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May'20
Advent calls off Forescout acquisition
On what was scheduled to be the closing day, Forescout Technologies instead announced Advent International will not proceed with the $1.9 billion acquisition as planned.
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Managed security services market: What you need to know now
A wise CISO recently said that, while today's managed security services market can handle almost everything, any security threat that keeps him awake at night was something he wanted his internal team to handle. But even though it's true that some ... Continue Reading
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What CISOs need to incorporate into cloud service-level agreements
CISOs may be unfamiliar with cloud service-level agreements, but they're still a necessary part of enterprise security. Expert Mike O. Villegas has some tips to build cloud SLAs. Continue Reading
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Integrated Security Systems Design
In this excerpt of Integrated Security Systems Design, author Thomas L. Norman explains the tools of security system design, the place of electronics in the process, how to establish electronic security program objectives and the types of design ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Security vendor mergers and acquisitions Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Risk & Repeat: More McAfee executives depart
This week's Risk & Repeat podcast discusses the revelation that more executives have left McAfee amid the unexpected departure of longtime CEO Chris Young last month. Continue Reading
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MSSPs add advanced threats as managed security services gain hold
Skill shortages and budget constraints have lead some companies to adopt a hybrid approach to managed security. Is it time for CISOs to start looking for 'expertise as a service'? Continue Reading
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Select the vulnerability management tool that fits your business needs
See what a vulnerability management tool is, how it can help your company mitigate risk and remain compliant, and which vendors best match your company's needs. Continue Reading
Manage Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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How can a vendor risk assessment help enterprise security?
Third-party vendors are necessary for organizations, but with them come more security risks. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses how vendor risk assessments can help. Continue Reading
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The merger and acquisition process: How can organizations stay secure?
Organizations dealing with the complicated merger and acquisition process can't forget about security. Unfortunately, security presents a whole new set of obstacles. Continue Reading
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What is the best way to trim a security portfolio?
Trimming down a security portfolio and budget is a struggle for many security professionals. Here's how to trim security portfolios without affecting security. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Security vendor mergers and acquisitions Issues
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How can CISOs get past security vendor hype and make smart purchases?
Security vendor hype is a problem CISOs often have to deal with. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses some ways to cut through the hype and make smart purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
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Security startups: What do CISOs need to know before being customers?
Being a customer of security startups comes with some risk. Expert Mike O. Villegas discusses this risk and how CISOs can dodge the potential issues. Continue Reading
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Manage vendor access for industrial control systems security
Industrial control systems should be securely managed by the enterprise, specifically when vendors need access to them. Here are some ways to handle industrial control systems security. Continue Reading