Mergers and Acquisitions
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Kaseya closes $6.2 billion Datto deal, vows to cut prices
The IT services software provider promises lower costs for consumers, tight integration between the two companies’ products.
Thoma Bravo's $6.9B SailPoint deal brings IAM to security portfolio
SailPoint's IAM (identity access management) capabilities fill a gap in private equity firm Thoma Bravo's cybersecurity portfolio.
6 questions CISOs should ask if their cybersecurity vendor is acquired
M&A activity in the cybersecurity industry is at record levels, and that could have a negative impact on your investment in tools and platforms.
SentinelOne to buy Attivo Networks for $617M, bringing ID-based security to XDR platform
Known as an endpoint protection vendor, SentinelOne is broadening its appeal by adding an identity-focused security layer to its Singularity XDR (extended detection and response) platform, in a $616.5 million deal.
McAfee, FireEye merger yields Trellix, a unified XDR security company
Trellix will build on existing McAfee and Fire Eye applications, machine learning and automation technology to create an XDR platform of interoperable of products for threat prevention, detection and response.
Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2021
The cybersecurity market is hot, and vendors are buying competitors to solidify their position or acquiring other firms to expand their offerings.
One Identity acquires OneLogin in bid to offer consolidated IAM suite
In a move to offer its customers a consolidated suite of security applications, One Identity has acquired OneLogin, an IAM (identity and access management) provider, adding to its own set of PAM (privileged access management, IGA...
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What it takes to become an information assurance analyst
This in-demand role calls for a rare combination of superior communication skills and security chops. Learn how one information assurance analyst landed his current job, the skills and training that helped him get there, and where his...
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Fraud prevention: Improving internal controls
Internal fraud controls aren't fire-and-forget. Smart collaboration and ongoing improvement will help keep fraud in check. Here are the basics.
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How to write an information security policy
Learn the critical first step, why consensus is key, what to cover and how make your information security policy — and program — effective.
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Red team versus blue team: How to run an effective simulation
Playing the role of an attacker can make your team better at defense. Learn how in our step-by-step guide to war gaming your security infrastructure — from involving the right people to weighing a hypothetical vs. live event.
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How to survive (and thrive) in the CISO hot seat
The CISO role is more varied and more pressure-filled than ever. CSO Online looks at how you can be successful in a post where security incidents and management feuds can cost you your job.
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Special report: platforms play big in the cloud
This latest report in our C-Suite 360 series takes a full-spectrum look at the opportunities and risks in cloud computing, offering up the expert information your organization needs to set its cloud strategy.
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Research report: IT security's looming tipping point
Even as security draws board-level attention, many IT professionals give their organizations’ infosec practices low marks. This special report from CIO, CSO and Computerworld reveals how to tip the balance in the right direction.
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The CSO identity management survival guide
This guide will help you communicate through the challenges of identity management, learn from success stories and discover the most valuable features of today's identity management tools.