Security vendor mergers and acquisitions
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Security vendor mergers and acquisitions News
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January 30, 2018
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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.
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January 25, 2018
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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.
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November 28, 2017
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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.
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November 03, 2017
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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.
Security vendor mergers and acquisitions Get Started
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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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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
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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
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