MARKET MOVEMENT
Acronis acquires DeviceLock to add data leak prevention and device control to growing cyber protection portfolio
Acronis , a global leader in cyber protection , has announced the acquisition of DeviceLock , a leading provider of endpoint device / port control and data leak prevention software for enterprises and government institutions around the world . As part of the agreement , DeviceLock will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Acronis .
A clear leader in endpoint data loss prevention ( DLP ), protecting four million computers in more than 5,000 organisations worldwide , DeviceLock enjoys a global customer presence across a wide variety of business types , including banking and finance , medical , pharmaceutical , government and defence , manufacturing and retail .
DeviceLock DLP is designed to stop data leaks at the source , as nearly two thirds of serious data leakage incidents are caused by employees , contractors or visitors – whether through unintentional mistakes or malicious intent . DeviceLock solutions provide topclass protection of valuable data from this serious insider threat . The acquisition of these new capabilities will help advance Acronis ’ mission to deliver world-class cyber protection to every business .
Acronis will integrate DeviceLock ’ s technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform , making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal . At the same time , Acronis will continue to work on new versions of the DeviceLock DLP complex while maintaining full technical support .
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D3 Security appoints Spire Solutions as distributor of NextGeneration SOAR platform in Middle East and Africa
D3 Security , a provider of a leading next-generation SOAR platform , has announced it has appointed Spire Solutions , the Middle East ’ s preferred security partner , as a Value Added Distributor in the Middle East and Africa . Under this partnership , Spire Solutions will support the distribution of D3 Security ’ s NextGen SOAR platform , known for its advanced security orchestration , automation and response ( SOAR ) capabilities with the MITRE ATT & CK Matrix built in .
With D3 Security ’ s next-generation SOAR features and partner-centric go-tomarket model , distributors play a crucial role in supporting resellers and MSSPs and driving growth across numerous markets . Spire Solutions , with its carefully selected portfolio of leading IT security solutions , is the ideal partner for D3 Security as it expands its global reach .
“ We share Spire Solutions ’ dedication to leading-edge technology and recognise the importance it places on deep security expertise ,” said Suneel Rangamani , D3 Security ’ s Sales Director for the MEA region . “ Our team is confident that Spire will help us penetrate markets , scale opportunities and ensure the success of many clients across the Middle East and Africa .”
D3 Security ’ s mission is to make security operations , incident response and threat hunting dramatically easier and faster . Today ’ s SOAR market faces huge challenges around managing playbook lifecycles and product integrations . •
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