Check Point Software is expanding its security portfolio to include enterprise rights management with the purchase of Liquid Machines. Check Point Software is expanding its security portfolio to include enterprise rights management with the purchase of Liquid Machines.2010’s tech M&AsThe addition will help flesh out Check Point’s data-security life-cycle strategy that takes it beyond its perimeter security roots to focus more on securing data over its lifespan based on its importance.This includes data loss prevention, encryption of data at rest and now protection of sensitive data from theft, alteration and other misuse. New Check Point products based on Liquid Machines technology will launch next year, the company says. Check Point would not say how much it paid for Liquid Machines, but that the companies had government approval for the transaction, which it expected to go through immediately.Liquid Machines digital rights controls are based on Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services (RMS) in Windows Server. The company has built alliances with other security vendors such as McAfee and Symantec to support their data-loss-prevention products.Read more about wide area network in Network World’s Wide Area Network section. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe