StillSecure Acquires ProtectPoint

StillSecure, creator of network infrastructure software, has acquired ProtectPoint Security, a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP).

 

Managed security services allow organizations to take advantage of powerful security solutions and to leverage security experts as an extension of their staff.

 

ProtectPoint's SAS (News - Alert) 70-audited Security Operations Center (SOC), located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, provides domestic and international clients 24/7/365 security monitoring, management and response services.

 

With this acquisition, both companies’ customers now have access to comprehensive, affordable network security options delivered as an appliance, software, or managed security service, all available through a single vendor and tailored to each customer’s environment.

 

By acquiring ProtectPoint, StillSecure (News - Alert) fills a gap in the mid-tier network security solutions market.

 

"Our acquisition of ProtectPoint rounds out StillSecure's security offering by adding managed services -- a key component for simplifying network security. Security services make it easier and more affordable for organizations to comply with security regulations and best practices," said Rajat Bhargava, president and CEO of StillSecure, in a statement.

 

"StillSecure and ProtectPoint have identical philosophies in our focus on customer satisfaction as the key to our success. We're eager to roll-out our expanded offering to new customers, existing customers and partners."

 

StillSecure officials said that the ProtectPoint managed security services offering complements its existing line of NAC, IDS/IPS and vulnerability management products.

Moving forward, the two companies will more tightly integrate their product lines and services as well as bring new products to market.

 

"Managed security services are a great option because they ease the complexity of managing, monitoring, and maintaining secure networks," said Steve Harris, chief executive officer at ProtectPoint.

 

"Our expertise and past success in managed security services, combined with StillSecure's extensive background and deep understanding of what it takes to protect some of the largest, most sensitive networks in the world, should make for a very exciting future."