Symantec

Symantec is a security software suite developed by Broadcom Inc., offering anti-malware, anti-intrusion, and firewall features for server and desktop computers. It serves as a website certification service provider, enabling organizations, governments, and individuals to safeguard sensitive data from advanced threats across endpoints, cloud, and infrastructure. The enterprise security business of Symantec was sold to Broadcom by NortonLifeLock in 2019. Additionally, Symantec Ventures partners with startups at various growth stages, focusing on innovative solutions to address future cybersecurity challenges.

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Reputation Defender

Acquisition in 2021
Reputation Defender, based in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in online reputation management and digital privacy services. The company assists clients in managing negative search results, enhancing business branding, and addressing privacy threats. With a focus on providing tangible solutions, Reputation Defender employs an experienced editorial team that creates search-engine-optimized content highlighting clients' achievements. This content is strategically published to suppress unfavorable information and elevate positive visibility online. The firm is recognized for its customer service excellence, having received multiple Stevie Awards, and has developed nine patents related to online reputation and privacy management. Additionally, Reputation Defender offers solutions to protect against privacy risks by removing sensitive personal information from the internet. Acquired by NortonLifeLock in September 2021, it now operates under Gen Digital Inc., a global leader in cyber safety, serving a diverse clientele worldwide.

Avira

Acquisition in 2020
Avira protects people in the connected world — enabling everyone to manage and secure their digital lives. Avira provides a consumer focused portfolio of security and privacy solutions for Windows and Mac computers, Android and iOS smartphones, home networks, and smart devices (IoT). All Avira features are available as licensed SDKs and APIs.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company offers a range of services including credit score monitoring, credit reports, identity theft protection, and personalized recommendations for personal loans, home loans, student loans, and refinancing options. The platform helps users analyze their loans, existing mortgages, and credit card debt, enabling them to manage and improve their credit and financial well-being in one location. By leveraging a deep understanding of personal credit and the latest digital banking technology, Credit Sesame provides a free online and mobile service that empowers consumers to effectively manage their credit and cash flow.

Luminate Security

Acquisition in 2019
Luminate Security Ltd. operates a software-as-a-service security platform that enables secure management of access to corporate resources from any device. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company focuses on Zero Trust Application Access architecture, allowing IT teams to connect users to corporate applications while minimizing the attack surface and enhancing visibility and compliance. The platform supports both cloud and on-premises data center technologies, ensuring that resources remain cloaked from public discovery. Access is controlled through a trust broker, with users authenticated and authorized before reaching any application. Luminate's agentless Secure Access Cloud can be deployed in under five minutes, providing organizations with comprehensive visibility into user actions and effective governance and risk mitigation for their resources. Luminate Security operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

Javelin Networks

Acquisition in 2018
Javelin protect Active Directory from every endpoint. Agentless. Active directory exposes all enterprise's identities, applications, and resources to every endpoint in the network by design, making it #1 target to attackers and a challenging asset to protect. Founded by post-exploitation experts with a mission to stop compromise in Active Directory networks around the world. Javelin AD|Protect secure AD and turns it into an Intrusion Detection and Containment system.

Appthority

Acquisition in 2018
Appthority, Inc. specializes in mobile application security solutions, focusing on protecting enterprises from various mobile threats to data and employee privacy. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive Mobile Threat Protection (MTP) solution that provides threat detection, management, and intelligence. Appthority's software enables organizations to maintain visibility into mobile risks associated with devices, applications, and networks, thereby helping clients safeguard their private data. The company has gained the trust of numerous Fortune 1000 companies due to its effective mobile threat protection and the ability to enhance enterprise visibility and control over mobile security risks. As of November 2018, Appthority operates as a subsidiary of NortonLifeLock Inc.

ShieldX Networks, Inc.

Series B in 2017
ShieldX Networks, Inc. specializes in network and cloud security software, providing the ShieldX Elastic Security Platform designed to safeguard data centers, cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company was founded by a group of experienced investors and entrepreneurs from notable security firms. The firm emphasizes innovation by employing emerging technologies and cloud principles in its operations and product development. Recognizing the importance of its diverse workforce, ShieldX recruits individuals with unique expertise to enhance its technology and customer experience. The company's holistic approach aims to create a cohesive business environment where the collective efforts of the team contribute to greater success in addressing modern security challenges.

SurfEasy

Acquisition in 2017
SurfEasy, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in providing solutions for personal online privacy and security. As a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation since November 2017, SurfEasy offers a portable USB key that launches a password-protected web browser, ensuring that users' internet traffic is encrypted across its high-speed network. The company's focus is on delivering user-friendly tools that enhance online safety and protect personal information.

Outlier Security

Acquisition in 2017
Outlier Security specializes in providing endpoint threat detection and remediation across enterprise networks.

Skycure

Acquisition in 2017
Skycure Ltd. specializes in enterprise mobile threat defense solutions designed to protect against a variety of mobile cyber threats, including malware, network-based attacks, and device vulnerabilities. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a suite of products that integrates with platforms such as AirWatch, MobileIron, Citrix, and Microsoft Exchange and Office 365. These solutions facilitate real-time detection and remediation of potential threats, thereby helping organizations secure both corporate-owned and bring-your-own-device (BYO) environments. Skycure utilizes a dual protection mechanism that combines client-side modules on devices with server-side analysis, leveraging crowd intelligence and machine learning to enhance its predictive capabilities. The company's research team is recognized for its contributions to mobile security, ensuring that Skycure remains equipped to address emerging threats. As of 2017, Skycure operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

Fireglass

Acquisition in 2017
Fireglass is a cybersecurity solutions provider based in the United States, specializing in protecting organizations from malware and phishing attacks across web and email platforms without the need for endpoint agents. The company's innovative approach allows users to navigate online with confidence by isolating all traffic remotely, preventing it from reaching the corporate network. This capability enhances user productivity while reducing the operational complexity typically associated with traditional web gateways. Fireglass's offerings encompass endpoint and hybrid cloud security management, information protection, messaging security, and website security, catering to diverse industries such as healthcare, government, and education. Founded by experts in network security and military intelligence, Fireglass has gained traction among Fortune 500 companies and is supported by prominent investors. As of July 2017, Fireglass operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

Watchful Software

Acquisition in 2017
Watchful Software is focused on providing data-centric information protection that works. With the massive amounts that have been invested in securing the network perimeter, one thing has become painfully clear: today's enterprises must secure the information itself.

LifeLock

Acquisition in 2016
LifeLock Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in identity theft protection services. The company offers a subscription plan costing $10 per month, which includes features designed to detect fraudulent applications for various credit and non-credit services. LifeLock provides a $1 million guarantee to cover expenses related to identity theft, including fees for recovering stolen funds, supported by identity theft insurance for additional losses. In addition to consumer services, LifeLock also delivers threat detection, identity alerts, and remediation software for individuals, as well as risk management services tailored for businesses.

Bluecoat

Acquisition in 2016
Founded in 1996, Blue Coat is now an industry leader in the field of advanced enterprise security. Originally founded as CacheFlow, the company changed its name to Blue Coat in 2002 to reflect its new emphasis on enterprise security, invoking the image of a baseball umpire’s uniform. In March 2015, Blue Coat was acquired by private equity firm Bain Capital. Blue Coat provides advanced enterprise security for 15,000 organizations across the globe, numbering 88 of the 100 largest global companies among them. The Blue Coat Security Platform provides an integrated platform that addresses companies’ network, security, and cloud requirements. This allows customers a minimal impact on network performance while still providing top-quality protection against advanced threats and improving performance for cloud applications and services. Blue Coat focuses strongly on growth and innovation, with 200 patents issued and pending. Blue Coat also maintains several Research and Development centers across the globe, with facilities in Sunnyvale, California; Draper, Utah; Waterloo, Ontario; Boxborough, Massachusetts; and Lysaker, Norway. The company also providers 24/7 “Follow the Sun” Model Global Support from each of its six support centers. Particularly in recent years, Blue Coat has achieved significant positive recognition within the industry, receiving many awards. Among these accolades are the Frost & Sullivan 2016 Global Network Security Forensics Market Leadership Award; the Frost & Sullivan 2014 Web Security Vendor of the Year Award; the 2015 Cloud Computing Magazine Cloud Computing Excellence Award; and the 2015 Best Cloud Computing Security Solution, Reader Trust Award from SC Magazine.

Blackfin Security

Acquisition in 2015
Blackfin Security specializes in providing a range of security services aimed at enhancing client safety and awareness. The company offers phishing simulation and user awareness training to help organizations mitigate risks associated with cyber threats. Additionally, Blackfin Security delivers technical training through its Hacker Academy, equipping clients with the necessary skills to address security challenges. Their integrated security services include comprehensive security assessments, ensuring that customers receive tailored solutions to improve their overall security posture.

NitroDesk

Acquisition in 2014
NitroDesk, founded in 2008 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing mobile application software, particularly focusing on secure Exchange ActiveSync solutions for various platforms including Android, iOS, Windows 8, and Mac OS/X. The company's flagship product, TouchDown, is widely recognized in the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) sector for its robust security features, manageability, and functionality, catering to the needs of both enterprises and individual users. NitroDesk has maintained profitability for the past three years, demonstrating its success and stability in the competitive mobile software market.

PasswordBank

Acquisition in 2013
PasswordBank provides a unique Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform that delivers Federated Identity, Secured Mobile transactions, Enterprise and Cloud Single Sign-On (both SaaS & On-Premise) and SAP Security, that grow revenue, reduce costs, increase security and boost compliance and productivity.

Mocana

Series D in 2012
Mocana Corporation specializes in cybersecurity software solutions aimed at protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides an enterprise mobile application security platform that enables organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its offerings include KeyTone, a secure mobile communications application, and various mobile application protection solutions that cater to essential organizational functions. In addition to mobile security, Mocana develops device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, an embedded device cryptography engine, and the Mocana IoT Security Platform, which safeguards industrial IoT devices and device-to-cloud communications. The company's products are designed to create self-defending systems that minimize the risk of cyber breaches while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mocana's clientele encompasses Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers, underscoring its robust presence in various sectors including defense, healthcare, and utilities.

Backupify

Series C in 2012
Backupify, a Datto brand, specializes in cloud-to-cloud backup software designed to safeguard cloud-based data for businesses. The company offers essential features such as data retention, ransomware protection, and SharePoint backup, which enable both end users and IT administrators to maintain confidence in the safety and accessibility of their critical business information. By addressing risks associated with data loss from user errors, external attacks, and service outages, Backupify provides a comprehensive solution that enhances data protection and control in the cloud.

Nukona

Acquisition in 2012
Nukona is a mobile management company that enables IT organizations to easily secure, deploy and manage corporate applications and enterprise data on company-owned and personal mobile devices. Nukona is headquartered in San Diego with offices in San Jose, Calif.

LifeLock

Series E in 2012
LifeLock Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in identity theft protection services. The company offers a subscription plan costing $10 per month, which includes features designed to detect fraudulent applications for various credit and non-credit services. LifeLock provides a $1 million guarantee to cover expenses related to identity theft, including fees for recovering stolen funds, supported by identity theft insurance for additional losses. In addition to consumer services, LifeLock also delivers threat detection, identity alerts, and remediation software for individuals, as well as risk management services tailored for businesses.

Odyssey Software

Acquisition in 2012
Odyssey Software, Inc. develops enterprise-class embedded and mobile device management software solutions for a range of mobile devices.

LiveOffice

Acquisition in 2012
LiveOffice is a provider of cloud-based solutions focused on email archiving, compliance, discovery, and continuity for businesses. Founded in 1998 and based in Torrance, California, the company assists organizations of all sizes in managing and securing their critical communications. LiveOffice's services ensure the integrity of emails and instant messages while simplifying the discovery process, thereby helping clients mitigate risks associated with lost or misplaced electronic communications. The company boasts a robust infrastructure that guarantees 99.99% uptime, enabling rapid deployment and reliable access to data. With over a decade of experience in managed messaging solutions, LiveOffice has built a diverse client base, including Fortune 100 companies and emerging businesses. Supported by private equity firm Summit Partners, the company employs a team of over 100 professionals with extensive backgrounds in the industry, ensuring a commitment to meeting the needs of customers, partners, and employees.

Clearwell Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Clearwell delivers the industry's leading enterprise-class e-discovery management platform that enables corporations to simultaneously manage all of their legal, regulatory and investigative matters with a single application. With Clearwell, attorneys, litigation support professionals, and forensics teams accelerate early case assessments, lower processing costs, reduce review workload, and ensure the defensibility of the e-discovery process. Clearwell is backed by [Sequoia Capital](/financial-organization/sequoia-capital), [Redpoint Ventures](/financial-organization/redpoint-ventures) and [DAG Ventures](/financial-organization/dag-ventures).

Clearwell Systems

Acquisition in 2011
Clearwell delivers the industry's leading enterprise-class e-discovery management platform that enables corporations to simultaneously manage all of their legal, regulatory and investigative matters with a single application. With Clearwell, attorneys, litigation support professionals, and forensics teams accelerate early case assessments, lower processing costs, reduce review workload, and ensure the defensibility of the e-discovery process. Clearwell is backed by [Sequoia Capital](/financial-organization/sequoia-capital), [Redpoint Ventures](/financial-organization/redpoint-ventures) and [DAG Ventures](/financial-organization/dag-ventures).

Mocana

Series C in 2010
Mocana Corporation specializes in cybersecurity software solutions aimed at protecting Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial infrastructure. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company provides an enterprise mobile application security platform that enables organizations to deliver secure mobile applications for both internal and external users. Its offerings include KeyTone, a secure mobile communications application, and various mobile application protection solutions that cater to essential organizational functions. In addition to mobile security, Mocana develops device security solutions such as NanoCrypto, an embedded device cryptography engine, and the Mocana IoT Security Platform, which safeguards industrial IoT devices and device-to-cloud communications. The company's products are designed to create self-defending systems that minimize the risk of cyber breaches while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Mocana's clientele encompasses Fortune 50 enterprises, government agencies, and smart device manufacturers, underscoring its robust presence in various sectors including defense, healthcare, and utilities.

PGP Corporation

Acquisition in 2010
PGP Corporation specializes in email and data encryption software solutions tailored for enterprises, businesses, and government entities. The company offers a range of products designed to enhance data protection and secure communications. Key offerings include the PGP Encryption Platform for enterprise data protection, the PGP Universal Server which automates encryption management through a single administrative console, and the PGP Universal Gateway Email that ensures secure email communications with centralized management. Additionally, PGP Whole Disk Encryption provides continuous disk protection, while PGP Endpoint delivers built-in security for removable storage devices. PGP NetShare facilitates secure document sharing on file servers, ensuring that sensitive information is protected while enabling collaborative workflows.

GuardianEdge Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
GuardianEdge Technologies specializes in enterprise endpoint data protection solutions designed to safeguard confidential and proprietary information while ensuring regulatory compliance. The company offers a comprehensive Data Protection Platform that includes managed encryption and device control technologies for laptops, desktops, portable storage devices, and smartphones. Key products include hard disk encryption, which protects data from physical loss or theft through pre-boot authentication and full disk encryption, as well as device control solutions that manage access to peripheral ports and removable media. GuardianEdge has been adopted by prominent organizations, including Lockheed Martin and Providence Health Services, as well as various government entities such as the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Departments of Defense and Justice. Founded in 2002 and based in San Mateo, California, GuardianEdge is recognized as a leader in the endpoint data protection sector, serving millions of users globally.

Gideon Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
Gideon Technologies, Inc. provides information technology (IT) risk management software that helps organizations to visualize enterprise IT risks, improve IT effectiveness, and automate information security activities. It offers SecureFusion, which provides a methodology for visualizing, prioritizing, and measuring enterprise IT risk and regulatory compliance that includes asset discovery to perform audits of managed and unmanaged assets; vulnerability management to conduct vulnerability detection and reporting for operating systems, infrastructures, network applications, and databases; configuration management to compare system configuration and compliance with IT security standards; and policy management to initiate, review, publish, and maintain security policies. ideon Technologies, Inc. is based in Alpharetta, Georgia. As per the transaction announced on January 12, 2010, Gideon Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

SoftScan

Acquisition in 2009
SoftScan is focused on the development of SaaS messaging security solutions. It offers hosted security solutions for emails and web. SoftScan is acquired by Symantec. SoftScan was founded by Thomas Holm Jensen and Allan Thorvaldsen in 2003. It is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

LifeLock

Series D in 2009
LifeLock Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in identity theft protection services. The company offers a subscription plan costing $10 per month, which includes features designed to detect fraudulent applications for various credit and non-credit services. LifeLock provides a $1 million guarantee to cover expenses related to identity theft, including fees for recovering stolen funds, supported by identity theft insurance for additional losses. In addition to consumer services, LifeLock also delivers threat detection, identity alerts, and remediation software for individuals, as well as risk management services tailored for businesses.

Mi5

Acquisition in 2009
Mi5 operates in the field of web security, focusing on the development and provision of secure web gateway appliances. The company's primary offering, Webgate security appliances, is designed to protect organizations from a variety of web-based threats. These threats include malicious URLs, spyware, crimeware, botnets, and viruses. By delivering robust security solutions, Mi5 aims to safeguard its clients' digital environments against evolving cyber risks.

MessageLab

Acquisition in 2008
MessageLabs, now part of Symantec and operating as Symantec.cloud, was founded in 1999 with a focus on enhancing email security and management services for mid-sized businesses and public sector organizations. It pioneered the concept of providing anti-virus protection as a service, leveraging the Internet to stop emerging threats before they could disrupt operations. This proactive approach proved effective against new viruses, exemplified by its early identification of the Lovebug virus. The company has since expanded its offerings to provide comprehensive security solutions that protect, control, encrypt, and archive communications across various platforms, including email, web, and instant messaging. MessageLabs continues to innovate in the field, holding numerous patents that reflect its commitment to ensuring secure and reliable information exchange regardless of protocol, device, or location.

nSuite Technologies

Acquisition in 2008
nSuite is a virtual workspace management company, provides presentation virtualization and connection brokering technologies.

SwapDrive

Acquisition in 2008
SwapDrive is an online storage solution that provides users with a reliable platform for backing up, storing, and accessing their data. The service facilitates file sharing and large file transfers, ensuring users can access their information anytime and anywhere. SwapDrive's web-based operating software is designed to streamline the backup process, offering features such as automatic backups, data recovery, and file management through a user-friendly interface. Additionally, it prioritizes security and ease of installation, making it suitable for both individual and business needs.

AppStream

Acquisition in 2008
AppStream, Inc. specializes in technology for on-demand software distribution and software license management, primarily serving small businesses, educational institutions, and government clients. The company offers AppStream 5.0, a platform that enables self-service software distribution, allowing end-users to access applications without IT intervention. Its solutions also include software license management, which helps ensure compliance with licensing agreements and improves the efficiency of software usage. Additionally, AppStream provides remote software access, enabling users to run PC applications from different locations, as well as virtual image distribution, which streams images directly to PCs. The company also offers support, consulting, and training services to enhance the user experience. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, AppStream operates as a subsidiary of Symantec Corporation.

Transparent Logic Technologies

Acquisition in 2008
Transparent Logic Technologies is a privately held company provides workflow optimization software. The company is based in Norfolk, Virginia.

Vontu

Acquisition in 2007
Vontu specializes in data loss prevention software solutions designed for organizations seeking to protect their confidential information. The company offers a range of products, including Storage Data Loss Prevention, which identifies and safeguards sensitive data across various platforms such as file servers, databases, and collaboration tools like Microsoft SharePoint and Lotus Notes. Additionally, Vontu provides Endpoint Data Loss Prevention, which focuses on detecting confidential data on laptops and desktops, ensuring that sensitive information is not copied to USB devices, burned to CDs, or downloaded to local drives. Through these offerings, Vontu aims to help businesses mitigate the risks associated with data breaches and unauthorized information sharing.

4Front Security

Acquisition in 2007
4Front Security offers a SaaS-based platform that enables distributed risk and compliance management and reporting. 4Front Security was acquired by Symantec in February 2007. 4Front Security was founded in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Revivio

Acquisition in 2006
Revivio, Inc. specializes in continuous data protection solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2001 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products designed to ensure data integrity and availability. Its flagship offering, the Continuous Protection System, allows organizations to restore data instantly and recover critical business applications, effectively eliminating traditional backup windows. The system's capabilities enable users to access data as it existed at various points in time, facilitating rapid recovery in the event of data loss, corruption, or disaster. Additionally, the Continuous Protection System Replication Module extends these benefits to remote sites, helping companies meet stringent disaster recovery requirements. Revivio was acquired by Symantec Corp. in 2006.

Company85

Acquisition in 2006
Company85 is an independent IT consultancy focused on IT transformation and service management. The company offers a diverse range of IT services, including data center management, workspace solutions, cloud integration, security, and network services. By providing architecture, consultancy, and project delivery, Company85 aims to help businesses achieve their goals while minimizing risks, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company supports organizations in navigating the complexities of modern IT environments.

Mazu Networks

Venture Round in 2006
Mazu Networks, Inc. specializes in network infrastructure software that enables IT organizations to manage, secure, and optimize the performance and availability of business services. The company provides solutions such as Mazu Profiler, a network behavior analysis system that delivers behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting, while integrating with other systems to support various IT initiatives, including application performance management and security compliance. Mazu Profiler Discovery aids in identifying configuration items across networks for inventory and dependency management. The company's offerings assist in data center migration, disaster recovery planning, and virtualization, catering to clients in sectors like financial services, technology, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks also has offices in several major U.S. cities and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology.

Relicore

Acquisition in 2006
Relicore specializes in automated real-time application management services aimed at enhancing the productivity of IT professionals managing business application infrastructures. The company's flagship product, Relicore Clarity, provides an automated system for discovering, tracking, and mapping dependencies within distributed application environments. This solution simplifies the documentation of server and application configurations, enabling IT staff to monitor interdependencies and changes in real-time. By addressing challenges such as complexity, constant change, and fragmented information, Relicore empowers organizations to transition from reactive problem-solving to delivering more strategic and customer-focused IT services.

IMlogic

Acquisition in 2006
IMlogic, Inc. specializes in enterprise software designed to enhance instant messaging capabilities across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, government, and telecommunications. The company offers solutions that allow organizations to secure and manage both public and private instant messaging networks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate governance policies. By leveraging its technology, IMlogic enables real-time business communications, facilitating improved collaboration and efficiency within diverse industries.

ClearPoint Metrics

Venture Round in 2005
ClearPoint Metrics, Inc. specializes in software solutions designed to measure, monitor, communicate, and manage information technology security. Its offerings include the Security Performance Manager, which creates a framework for overseeing IT security initiatives, and Identity and Access Management, which provides insights into the effectiveness of security investments. Additionally, the company offers Threat and Virus Management, enabling organizations to enhance their ability to detect and defend against cyber threats, as well as Vulnerability and Patch Management to evaluate the success of security initiatives. ClearPoint Metrics also includes Compliance Management for assessing overall compliance posture and a Metrics Management Platform that combines software and best practices. The company, which was formerly known as Sequation, has been operational since 1999 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

WholeSecurity

Acquisition in 2005
WholeSecurity was a software company that provides behavior-based security and anti-phishing technology. It delivers security solutions that protect PCs from crimeware such as worms, Trojan horses, malicious spyware, and phishing attacks. The company also provides on-demand endpoint security for companies to protect access via SSL VPN, Citrix, or web mail technologies as well as always-on endpoint security for companies for threat protection on LANs or IPSEC VPNs. It was founded in 2000 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Sygate Technologies

Acquisition in 2005
Sygate is the market leader of endpoint security solutions for the large enterprise. Using the award-winning Sygate Secure Enterprise, organizations protect their networks, enforce business policies, and automate security best practices to regain control of network security, ensure compliance across the enterprise and reduce cost. Partnerships with industry leaders, including Aventail, Cisco, iPass, Nortel, Netscreen and RSA, enable seamless protection across multiple platforms and applications. Sygate Technologies also makes award winning consumer and small business security and Internet access solutions that offer the user a range of features from basic to advanced.

XtreamLok

Acquisition in 2005
XtreamLok, a provider of anti-piracy and activation technologies, which enable the licensing of software applications.

Teros

Series D in 2005
Teros, Inc. provides security solutions for companies, government agencies, and large Web site operators. It develops Secure Application Gateway, Teros's FireLine Solution, Web Services, and SAFE modules that protect Web and Web services applications. The Secure Application Gateway is a hardened security appliance, which is deployed directly in the data path of application traffic and blocks attacks that are not detected by network-based firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The Teros's FireLine Solution blocks damaging Web-based attacks and prevents the disclosure of sensitive corporate and customer information. The Web Services allow developers to link business-critical applications to groups of users and applications. The SAFE modules provide defined object protection and deliver the capability of protecting user-defined data objects. The company was formerly known as Stratum8 Networks, Inc. and changed its name to Teros, Inc. in February 2003. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Santa Clara, California. As of November 15, 2005, Teros Inc. operates as a subsidiary Citrix Systems, Inc.

Mazu Networks

Series C in 2004
Mazu Networks, Inc. specializes in network infrastructure software that enables IT organizations to manage, secure, and optimize the performance and availability of business services. The company provides solutions such as Mazu Profiler, a network behavior analysis system that delivers behavioral analytics, user identification, and application fingerprinting, while integrating with other systems to support various IT initiatives, including application performance management and security compliance. Mazu Profiler Discovery aids in identifying configuration items across networks for inventory and dependency management. The company's offerings assist in data center migration, disaster recovery planning, and virtualization, catering to clients in sectors like financial services, technology, and media. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mazu Networks also has offices in several major U.S. cities and operates as a subsidiary of Riverbed Technology.

Platform Logic

Acquisition in 2004
Platform Logic host intrusion software, AppFire, is designed to monitor program behavior on servers and workstations. It then identifies inappropriate behavior as it's attempted and works to prevent damage.

Secure Data in Motion

Venture Round in 2004
Secure Data In Motion, Inc., doing business as Sigaba, provides security infrastructure solutions that enable industry and government to exchange information securely with their colleagues, customers, partners, and constituents. Its products include Sigaba Secure Email, which provides secure information sharing with various business partners, customers, and affiliates based on their existing email infrastructures; Sigaba Secure IM, an enterprise instant messaging and presence solution; Sigaba Secure Paging, which enables doctors, nurses, first responders, and other emergency care providers to receive critical information; and Sigaba Secure Messaging for Mobile Devices, which delivers end-to-end security for enabling protected information sharing within communities of interest; and Sigaba Secure Statements, which helps organizations in electronic document delivery. The company also offers authentication, installation and custom configuration, architecture review and design, custom system development, and branding services. It serves federal, state, and local governments, as well as companies operating in financial services and healthcare sectors. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in San Mateo, California. As of August, 2008, Secure Data In Motion, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Proofpoint, Inc.

LIRIC Associates

Acquisition in 2004
LIRIC Associates is a consultancy that offers expertise in assessing the security needs of highly complex global networks and designing the architecture and policies to secure these networks.

TurnTide

Acquisition in 2004
TurnTide Inc. was an anti-spam technology company founded in 2003 and based in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The firm was created as a spin-off corporation from privacy and anti-spam technology firm ePrivacy Group to bring to market the world's first anti-spam router. The technology, linking anti-spam detection algorithms with network-level flow controls, was originally marketed by ePrivacy Group under the name "SpamSquelcher".

Brightmail

Acquisition in 2004
Brightmail was an e-mail filtering company in the United States. The company specialized in anti-spam products designed to protect email networks of businesses, government agencies, and service providers, by blocking unsolicited bulk email. The company was [acquired](http://www.symantec.com/press/2004/n040519.html) by [Symantec](/organization/symantec) on May 9, 2004.

Brightmail

Acquisition in 2004
Brightmail was an e-mail filtering company in the United States. The company specialized in anti-spam products designed to protect email networks of businesses, government agencies, and service providers, by blocking unsolicited bulk email. The company was [acquired](http://www.symantec.com/press/2004/n040519.html) by [Symantec](/organization/symantec) on May 9, 2004.

Authentica

Series C in 2004
Authentica is a company that specializes in content security software designed to protect and manage business information for organizations. Founded in 1998 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, Authentica provides enterprise rights management solutions that enable clients to control, secure, and track information effectively. Its products facilitate secure delivery and after-delivery protection for various formats, including email, electronic documents, and web content. By focusing on sensitive information management, Authentica helps businesses minimize distribution-related costs while ensuring robust security measures are in place.

ON Technology

Acquisition in 2003
ON Technology is a software company. It develops e-mail, anti-virus technology, internet usage monitoring, IP firewall, and desktop systems management software. The original plan of the business was to build an object-oriented PC desktop environment providing a variety of applications. ON Technology was founded by Mitch Kapor in 1987. The company was acquired by Symantec on October 27, 2003.

SafeWeb

Acquisition in 2003
SafeWeb designs secure remote access solutions that are effective, economical, and simple. Its mission is to drastically reduce the cost and complexity of securing corporate network resources for remote access. SafeWeb has been developing its award-winning technology since late 1999 and is a pioneer and leading provider of SSL VPN technology. The SEA Tsunami is a SSL-based VPN appliance that enables companies to quickly and easily extend secure remote access to employees, partners and customers anywhere, anytime without having to install any additional software on the user's computer.

PowerQuest

Acquisition in 2003
PowerQuest Corporation is a global provider of automated deployment and recovery solutions catering to both corporations and individual users. The company utilizes its Virtual Volume Imaging (V2i) technology and Active State Management (ASM) architecture to simplify storage management throughout the technology lifecycle. PowerQuest's product offerings assist equipment manufacturers and system builders in configuring new workstations, deploying software applications, and recovering from disasters. Additionally, the company addresses the data management and imaging needs of desktop computer users. PowerQuest's products are accessible directly from the company and through a network of partners across more than 34 countries.

Nexland

Acquisition in 2003
Nexland is a United States-based internet security company that specializes in the design and manufacture of hardware routers and internet firewall devices. Its products enable users to share internet access simultaneously through a single modem, telephone line, or cable connection, effectively allowing multiple users to utilize one internet access account. This technology enhances both connectivity and security for users, making Nexland a key player in the internet security and networking sector.

SecureLogix

Series C in 2003
SecureLogix develops security software for data and voice networks.

Riptech

Acquisition in 2002
RIPTech, Inc., the premiere information security Application Service Provider (ASP), was founded in 1998 by leading security professionals. RIPTech’s staff has played a key role in securing hundreds of organizations and has protected some of the nation’s most sensitive information while ensuring the security of multi-billion dollar financial systems and e-commerce platforms. RIPTech’s Secure Outsourced Solutions (SOS) is based on the powerful eSentry technology. It combines proprietary technology with security solutions from leading vendors to deliver comprehensive 24X7 security. RIPTech delivers best-of-breed information and network security without customers acquiring additional in-house security expertise or assuming burdensome network infrastructure and maintenance costs.

Recourse Technologies

Acquisition in 2002
As of July 2002, Recourse Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Symantec Corporation. Recourse Technologies, Inc. provides threat management solutions that detect, analyze, and respond to malicious computer attacks enabling secure and uninterrupted business operations. It offers ManHunt, a threat management system for detecting, analyzing, and responding to attacks; and ManTrap, a deception system that catches and identifies internal and external security threats. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Redwood City, California.

SecurityFocus

Acquisition in 2002
SecurityFocus is an online portal dedicated to computer security that offers a variety of information security services. Established in 1999 and based in Mountain View, California, it serves as a central hub for the security community to exchange knowledge and insights. The platform features original news content, detailed technical papers, and contributions from guest columnists. Key components of SecurityFocus include BugTraq, a prominent mailing list for the discussion and disclosure of computer security vulnerabilities, and the SecurityFocus Vulnerability Database, which offers up-to-date information on vulnerabilities across various platforms and services. Additionally, SecurityFocus maintains 31 moderated mailing lists to facilitate focused discussions on security issues while minimizing spam. The portal plays an essential role in fostering collaboration and sharing within the global security community.

Mountain Wave

Acquisition in 2002
They are one of Summit County’s well know family owned snowboard shops. Mountain Wave opened up in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado back in 1994. They are one of Summit County's well known snowboard shops in the winter and then turn into a full service bike rental shop in the summer. Conveniently located in the Der Steiermark building on S. Park Ave., Mountain Wave is directly across the street from the Village. Their crew is not only knowledgeable about bikes and snowboards but are naturally friendly and strive to provide you with great customer care. Most are long time Summit County locals with an intimate appreciation of the area and are always eager to share their knowledge with you. Mountain Wave's sister store, Blue River Sports, sits right next door and specializes in skis and skiing equipment during the winter season. So no matter your preference they got you covered! They are your go-to spot in Breckenridge when needing to rent a bike or snowboard. Need to grab some gear? They like have it. Mountain Wave carries a full line of top quality snowboards from the best manufacturers. Their bike rental fleet includes many different Trek Bicycle models. So when you are heading to the Rocky Mountains for some snowboarding, skiing or bike trail riding, be sure to make a reservation for your equipment or stop by to grab some accessories. Located across the street from Peak 9 base area.

SecureLogix

Series B in 2002
SecureLogix develops security software for data and voice networks.

NTT Global Networks

Series B in 2001
NTT Global Networks provides telecommunications services. They offer a cloud framework to automatically activate and configure virtualized IT cloud services for branch offices.

Axent

Acquisition in 2000
Axent Technologies provides electronic security software solutions that addresses security issues of organizations when deploying business applications over the Internet or internally through intranets. It offers its solutions in the areas of vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, firewalls, virtual private networks, single sign-on, web access, and management of the security environment. Axent Technologies is a U.S.-based company and it was acquired by Symantec on July 27, 2000.

Brightmail

Series C in 2000
Brightmail was an e-mail filtering company in the United States. The company specialized in anti-spam products designed to protect email networks of businesses, government agencies, and service providers, by blocking unsolicited bulk email. The company was [acquired](http://www.symantec.com/press/2004/n040519.html) by [Symantec](/organization/symantec) on May 9, 2004.

Urlabs

Acquisition in 1999
URLabs was an email and proxy security company in the United States.

Quarterdeck

Acquisition in 1998
Quarterdeck Corporation develops and markets software products that prevent and solve personal computer performance problems. It develops PC helpware that address the areas of storage management, system conflict resolution, virus protection, system updating, and enhanced access to networked information, and communications resources. Quarterdeck Corporation was incorporated in 1982, and is based in Marina del Rey, California. As of June 2001, Quarterdeck Corporation was acquired by Symantec Corp.

Fast Track

Acquisition in 1996
Fast Track a Germantown, Maryland-based company that specializes in providing industry-leading server and device management solutions.

Delrina

Acquisition in 1995
Delrina is a software company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 1988 by Dennis Bennie, Mark Skapinker, Bert Amato, and Lou Ryan. The company specializes in electronic forms software, providing solutions that allow computers with fax modems to transmit documents to standalone fax machines or other compatible computers. Delrina has a history of innovation in document management and communication technologies and was acquired by Symantec, further expanding its reach and capabilities in the software industry.

Intec Systems

Acquisition in 1994
Intec Systems is an IT firm with services in mobile, web, client, enterprise application software, and support.

SLR Systems

Acquisition in 1994
SLR Systems is an integrated development environment company.

Central Point Software

Acquisition in 1994
Central Point Software, Inc. (CP, CPS, Central Point) was a software utilities maker for the PC market, supplying utilities software for the DOS and Microsoft Windows markets. It also made Apple II copy programs.

Fifth Generation Systems

Acquisition in 1993
Fifth Generation Systems was a computer security company founded October 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States by Bob Mitchell, Leroy Mitchell, Roger Ivey, and Bruce Ray. All four later left the company.

Contact Software International

Acquisition in 1993
Contact Software International is a Software company.

Certus International

Acquisition in 1992
Certus International is a specialist in personal-computer security programs. It offers clinical trial management, consulting, and imaging services.It aims to provide high value clinical trial management, monitoring, data management, regulatory, and related industries. Certus was founded in 1985 as Foundationware Inc., and is headquartered in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Whitewater Group

Acquisition in 1992
The Whitewater Group consults with top management and business leaders of mid-size to Fortune 1000 companies to identify business needs, craft pragmatic business plans and design training programs focused on real results.

Multiscope

Acquisition in 1992
MultiScope is the developer of the innovative MultiScope Debuggers for Windows, DOS and OS/2.

Dynamic Microprocessor Associates

Acquisition in 1991
Dynamic Microprocessor Associates is a software company in the United States. Though best known for its remote administration product pcAnywhere, DMA also developed and marketed the relational database management system Formula IV, the BBS software Chairman and the modem control software ASCOM. It was acquired by Symantec on August 21, 1991 for US$22 million.

Zortech International

Acquisition in 1991
Zortech International was a small British software company.

Leonard Development Group

Acquisition in 1991
A company that made the SmartWorks integrated suite of Macintosh software

Peter Norton Computing

Acquisition in 1990
Peter Norton is a developer of utility software, which is used to index hard disks and to perform other management tasks on computer systems.

Living Videotext, Inc.

Acquisition in 1987
Living Videotext Inc, developer of outline and idea processing and presenting software for the Apple Macintosh and IBM Personal. Living Videotext will run as an independent division of Symantec and will retain its name.
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