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Nirvanix Ties Into Symantec Enterprise Vault

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San Diego-based cloud storage provider Nirvanix said today that it has tied its cloud storage services into Symantec Enterprise Vault, the enterprise archiving software. Nirvanix said it already is connecting into Symantec's NetBackup and Backup Exec software. READ MORE>>.

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Talk of Broadcom Buyout of Symantec Puts Broader IT Focus Into View

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Broadcom is once, twice, three times a multi-billion-dollar dealmaker (well, basically) in the past year if it follows through on its reported talks to acquire Mountain View, CA-based cybersecurity giant Symantec. Though it is one of the largest cybersecurity software providers, Symantec is.

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New Year to Bring New Data Security Threats, Cyber Investor Warns

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So, you might imagine that his outlook on data protection for 2019 would be more optimistic than in past years, because businesses now take advantage of a broad choice of security services to protect themselves.

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New Cybersecurity Alliance Continues Trend of Industry Collaboration

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IBM bought Resilient Systems , Cisco Systems snapped up CloudLock , Symantec acquired Blue Coat , and Carbon Black purchased Confer , to name a few. There have been a series of tie-ups, as security-tech companies try to boost their businesses and amplify their products via acquisitions.

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Endpoint Security Company CrowdStrike Files Publicly for IPO

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Sunnyvale, CA-based CrowdStrike sells cloud-based security software and related services by subscription to businesses. In addition to this endpoint security approach, CrowdStrike offers more comprehensive services, including threat intelligence and incident response. Read more » Reprints | Share: UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS.

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5 Takeaways From the WannaCry Ransomware Attack

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The “WannaCry” virus, which first hit companies and healthcare services on Friday, has infected some 300,000 computer systems in 150-odd countries. By exploiting a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, the malware freezes computers, locks up data and files, spreads to other systems, and asks for a ransom in bitcoin payments.

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