WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing unified threat management solutions tailored for businesses of various sizes. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a comprehensive range of security products, including firewall appliances, virtual private networks (VPN), and multi-factor authentication. Its flagship product, the WatchGuard extensible threat management (XTM) appliance, combines multiple security features such as stateful packet firewall, zero-day attack prevention, anti-spyware, anti-spam, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering into a single integrated device. By focusing on simplicity and accessibility, WatchGuard aims to empower midmarket businesses and distributed enterprises to effectively shield themselves from emerging cybersecurity threats. The company operates globally with additional offices in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America, and it functions as a subsidiary of Gladiator Corporation.

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ActZero.ai

Acquisition in 2025
ActZero is a Seattle-based software development company founded in 2019, specializing in an AI-driven security platform designed to enhance data protection against cyber threats. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze large volumes of data, allowing for the creation of customized risk profiles that improve threat management and containment. By streamlining security services, ActZero aims to provide users with faster and more precise protection at a reduced cost compared to traditional security methods. This innovative approach positions ActZero as a significant player in the managed security services sector, focusing on safeguarding businesses and their data from potential cyber risks.

CyGlass

Acquisition in 2023
CyGlass Inc., established in 2000 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, specializes in network-centric dark threat detection solutions. The company helps mid-market customers identify, locate, and respond to advanced cyber threats that bypass traditional security measures. Its platform employs artificial intelligence to analyze network traffic, logs, user and asset metadata, and federated intelligence sources, enabling clients to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats based on risk assessment. As of February 2020, CyGlass operates as a subsidiary of Nominet UK Ltd.

Panda Security

Acquisition in 2020
Panda Security is a prominent European computer security company headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, specializing in IT security solutions. Founded in 1990, it provides a range of products including Global Protection, Internet Security, and Antivirus Pro, which safeguard users from various cyber threats such as viruses, spyware, and identity theft. The company also offers solutions tailored for Linux environments, alongside services like ActiveScan, an online malware detection tool, and Managed Office Protection, a subscription-based web security service. Other notable offerings include centralized perimeter protection with GateDefender Integra, a malware and spam combat solution with GateDefender Performa, and Malware Radar, which identifies infection points in systems. Panda Security employs a cloud-based approach to cybersecurity, enabling efficient detection and classification of new malware, thus ensuring robust protection for both corporate clients and home users. With subsidiaries across multiple countries, Panda Security maintains a significant presence in the global cybersecurity landscape.

Strongarm

Acquisition in 2018
Strongarm is the simple and affordable way to automatically stop attacks from damaging your business. Our automated malware protection safeguards your organization while minimizing complexity. Strongarm empowers SMBs to respond to and protect against cyber threats, in real time, including those that slip past firewalls and antivirus protections.

Datablink

Acquisition in 2017
Datablink Inc. is a provider of advanced authentication and transaction signing technology, serving banks and enterprises globally. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with additional development and manufacturing centers in Brazil, the company offers a range of solutions including hardware and software authenticators, management servers, and APIs. Datablink's innovative out-of-band technology helps prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent transactions, while also facilitating secure authentication for backup and recovery. The company's unique approach includes reading blinking images to generate one-time use challenges and dynamic passwords. Established in 2014 through a merger with BRToken, which had previously operated in the authentication sector for over seven years, Datablink continues to support its customers through a network of resellers and partners.

Lastline

Series C in 2017
Lastline, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a malware protection platform aimed at detecting, stopping, and managing advanced persistent threats, zero-day exploits, and evasive malware. Founded by notable security researchers in 2011, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. Lastline's platform provides real-time analysis of various attack vectors, including network, email, and mobile threats, and offers comprehensive threat detection and protection services. Its solutions encompass defense programs for network, endpoint, and server protection, as well as intrusion prevention systems and security management products. The Lastline Breach Defender solution uniquely provides a dynamic blueprint of a security breach as it progresses through a network. The company has established strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as Dell and IBM, enhancing its capability to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. As of mid-2020, Lastline operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

HawkEye G

Acquisition in 2016
HawkEye G displays cybersecurity threats and helps companies respond more quickly to them, the companies said

BorderWare Technologies

Acquisition in 2009
BorderWare Technologies is a provider of email and web security, data loss prevention, and threat management solutions, catering to mid-sized enterprises, government entities, and service providers both in Canada and internationally. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, the company offers a comprehensive security platform that consolidates threat prevention and data loss management into a single, high-performance appliance. BorderWare's services extend across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and education, ensuring compliance and privacy for its clients. The company has established strategic alliances with notable firms such as Ericsson, F5 Networks, Kaspersky Labs, McAfee, Cisco, Sun Microsystems, and Symantec, enhancing its capabilities in the security landscape. With additional offices in Dallas, London, Singapore, and Stockholm, BorderWare Technologies is positioned as a key player in the global cybersecurity arena.

RapidStream

Acquisition in 2002
RapidStream is a technology company specializing in advanced cybersecurity solutions. It develops integrated virtual private network (VPN) and firewall systems utilizing its patent-pending RapidCore technology. The company offers ASIC-based firewall and VPN appliances, designed to meet the needs of service providers, data centers, and enterprises seeking high interoperability, scalability, and security in their network infrastructure. RapidStream's products, including the Firebox Vclass line, are tailored to provide robust protection and efficient performance, addressing the evolving challenges of cybersecurity in various operational environments.

Qiave Technologies

Acquisition in 2000
Qiave Technologies specializes in developing and marketing internet security software focused on content protection and systems security for corporate networks. The company aims to ensure the integrity of corporate information assets, providing essential security-in-depth for e-commerce and Internet collaboration. Qiave's offerings include intrusion protection solutions designed for a variety of operating systems, including Microsoft NT, Windows 2000, and Sun Solaris. By employing innovative approaches, Qiave Technologies addresses the critical need for robust security measures in web hosting and F1000 network infrastructures, thereby fostering a foundation of trust in digital transactions and communications.
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