Juniper said this week it has acquired Mykonos Software, a provider of website and web application security software, for $80 million.The purchase enables Juniper to offer software that detects an attacker before an attack is in progress. Juniper already offers products designed to protect against known attacks, but Mykonos develops deception-based software to protect against zero-day attacks and advanced persistent threats.BUYER’S MARKET: Tech M&A deals of 2011Mykonos’ software is designed to actively prevent attackers and stop zero-day web attacks by catching an attack in progress, profiling the attack, learning the attacker’s behavior, and then using that behavior to thwart future attacks. Citing data from a Verizon report, Juniper says web applications are among the largest unprotected attack surfaces and the frequency of attack is increasing.The Mykonos acquisition closed Feb. 13. Mykonos has been added to Juniper’s Security Business Unit, and its 14 employees will continue to work out of offices in San Francisco and Rochester, N.Y. Mykonos Chairman and CEO David Koretz will report to Nawaf Bitar, senior vice president and general manager of Juniper’s Security Business Unit. Read more about wide area network in Network World’s Wide Area Network section. Related content news analysis DHS unveils one common platform for reporting cyber incidents Ahead of CISA cyber incident reporting regulations, DHS issued a report on harmonizing 52 cyber incident reporting requirements, presenting a model common reporting platform that could encompass them all. By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Regulation Regulation Regulation news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security 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 Data and Information Security IT Leadership 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