Security vendor mergers and acquisitions

Get the latest news on security vendor mergers and acquisitions, plus experts advice on vendor management, such as negotiations, budgeting, service-level agreements and more to get security tools and investments at the best price.

January 30, 2018 30 Jan'18
New Comodo CA leadership talks competition, IoT devices

Comodo CA's new chairman Bill Conner and CEO Bill Holtz talk with SearchSecurity about competition in the certificate market and how the internet of things will fuel growth.
January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18
Comodo calls out Symantec certificate issues, applauds Google

Bill Conner and Bill Holtz, who recently joined Comodo CA as chairman and CEO, respectively, discuss Symantec's certificate issues and their effect on the certificate market.
November 28, 2017 28 Nov'17
McAfee acquires cloud access security broker Skyhigh Networks

In its first big post-Intel move, McAfee agreed to acquire Skyhigh Networks, a leading cloud access security broker, to strengthen its presence in the cloud security market.
November 03, 2017 03 Nov'17
Certificate authority business undergoes major changes

News roundup: Comodo and Symantec sales signal important changes in the certificate authority business. Plus, an Oracle vulnerability gets a CVSS score of 10.0, and more.

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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
Managed security providers: What's new?

Managed security providers are responding rapidly to the evolving threat environment. Learn how an MSSP enhances corporate security and how to determine which services you need. Continue Reading

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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
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
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

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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
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
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