Sophos bids on Utimaco to strengthen endpoint security
Endpoint security isn't endpoint security anymore.
The old standards of antivirus, anti-spyware, and a firewall are no longer enough. In today's market, you need more types of protection like data loss prevention (DLP), full-disk encryption, or endpoint operations. The big guys like McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro aren't settling for one safeguard or another. They will likely have the whole enchilada in their endpoint security suites soon.
With this trend in mind, U.K.-based Sophos decided to jump into the new endpoint security game with both feet. The company announced that it is offering $340 million to acquire Utimaco Safeware, … Read more