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DECEMBER 14, 2009

Carlsbad-based security software firm Breach Security announced today that it has launched a new product, in conjunction with Akamai, called WebDefend Global Event Manager. The security software specifically covers security of cloud-based, web applications, along with data center security.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , a developer of Internet security software, is expanding its offices in Los Angeles, the firm said. Tags: cyberdefender virus antivirus antispyware software security employment jobs lease. The firm said the new space gives it the capability to handle up to 650 call center agents.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Santa Barbara-based INTEGRITY Global Security , a subsidiary of Green Hills Software, is in a deal to provide security for desktop computing systems to government customers of Dell. According to Dell, it will provide enhanced security to its government customers, through a new global alliance with INTEGRITY.

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MAY 19, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , a developer of anti-spyware and anti-virus software, said today that it has named Sarah B. CyberDefender said Hicks helped to develop a number of Symantec flagship products, including Norton AntiVirus, Norton SystemWorks, Norton Internet Security and N360. hicks reports to CEO Gary Guseinov.

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JULY 12, 2010

Aliso Viejo-based Quest Software said this morning that it has acquired German firm Volcker Informatik AG , a provider of identity management software. Quest said that Volcker specializes in management of user identities, access privileges and security across multiple applications and systems.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

Pasadena-based Guidance Software has expanded its line of products this morning to include a new security tool. Pricing on the new software was not released. Tags: malware security software guidance. The new product augments existing antivirus, firewall, and other cybersecurity tools. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 16, 2010

Irvine-based eEye , a provider of Internet security software and services, said this week that it has shifted its headquarters to Phoenix, Arizona, along with the hiring of a new executive team. Tags: softwareh phoenix security eeye. eEye is now headed by Kevin Hickey, who assumed the role of CEo in December of 2009.

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APRIL 7, 2010

Los Angeles-based security software developer CyberDefender reported today that it has expanded its relationship wtih direct marketing firm GR Match, an affiliate of Guthy-Renker, where GR Match will gain international and domestic distribution rights to the firm's line of antivirus and Internet security products. READ MORE>>.

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MARCH 15, 2010

Pasadena-based Guidance Software , a developer of forensics software for digital investigations of computers, said today that it has hired Leo J. Guidance develops software used by government, corporate, and law enforcement customers to examine computers for e-discovery and other investigations. READ MORE>>.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Irvine-based eEye , a developer of security and vulnerability management software, said today that it has named a new CEO, CFO, and VP of Strategy. Tags: eeye security software executive. The firm said it has appointed Kevin Hickey as CEO, replacing Kamal Arafeh. READ MORE>>.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , the developer of PC security and antispyware/antivirus software, announced today that it has received $5M in a debt financing round from strategic investor GR Match, an affiliate of Guthy-Renker. According to CyberDefender, the funding will help it accelerate its growth. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 15, 2010

Aliso Viejo-based Smith Micro Software , a developer of utility and mobile management software, announced today that it has launched a new file delivery product called SendStuffNow. The firm said the new, software-as-a-service offering allows users to send very large files over the Internet. READ MORE>>.

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JANUARY 6, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , a provider of PC security and antivirus software, announced today that it has turned to on-demand billing provider Vindicia. Tags: cyberdefender antispywire antivirus security software vindicia billing subscription. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Agoura Hills-based BeyondTrust , a developer of security software, has added Brian T. BeyondTrust said that Anderson joins the firm from SIderean Software, and also served at Avamar Technologies, IBM Tivoli, Access360, HNC Software, and FileNet. Tags: beyondtrust executive security.

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APRIL 21, 2010

The firm has acquired technology--originally developed at defunct security firm Vidoop --which uses images to authenticate users into web sites. Staker was most recently CEO at GFI Software, a firm located in Malta. Tags: software restart authentication visual security vidoop technologies confident. READ MORE>>.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

TigerText said it is developing mobile applications aimed at creating a secure way to send mobile messages, as a resplacement to SMS. The firm said the new funding will go towards buildout of its business and to add new features and functionality to its software. READ MORE>>.

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JUNE 24, 2010

Irvine-based MultiFactor Corporation , a developer of single sign on and secure authorization software, reported today that it has raised $3.0M MultiFactor develops single sign on and authentication software for corporate networks. Tags: multifactor authentication venture capital single signon software.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

San Diego-based ESET , a developer of antivirus software, disclosed this morning that it has inked a deal with Intel to distribute its security products with Intel-branded desktop motherboards. Tags: eset antivirus software intel motherboard. Financial impact of the design win was not disclosed.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Newport Beach-based Sendio , the email security firm backed by Vincente Capital Partners, Sherpherd Ventures, Momentum Venture Management, and Athenian Venture Partners, said Thursday that it has deployed its product at a manufacturer in Puerto Rico. Tags: sendio email security software appliance. READ MORE>>.

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JULY 6, 2010

San Diego-based Verimatrix , a developer of digital rights management software, said Monday that it has deployed its products on Chilean broadband provider GTD Manquehue, based in Santiago. Verimatrix develops technology used to secure digital video broadcasts. Tags: verimatrix chile digital rights management video broadcast.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

Carlsbad-based Breach Security , a developer of Internet security software, has released the results of a security report, saying that nineteen percent of all online attacks in 2009 so far have been based on social networking sites. Tags: hacking social networking. web sites to launch their hacking attempts.

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AUGUST 27, 2009

Symantec said the risk posed by the threat is "quite low" and there's no evidence of it spreading, but that it's likely that malware writers will be incorporating the functionality into their own software soon. Tags: malware virus skype phone security. Symantec says it is detecting the code as "Trojan.Peskyspy".

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

Carlsbad-based Breach Security , a developer of IT security tools, announced this morning that it has raised $5M in additional funding, from existing investor Sid R. Tags: breach security venture capital software. Bass Associates. The funding brings the company's total raised to somewhere around $37.5M.

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JULY 29, 2010

Pasadena-based Bluebeam Software , which develops software which created PDF documents from CAD files, announced today that it has rolled out a new product called Bluebeam Q. Pricing on the new software was not disclosed. Tags: bluebeam software document.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

San Diego-based Anakam , a developer of multi-factor, software-based authentication products, has been acquired by Equifax , according to Equifax. Anakam develops a suite of software used by companies to better authenticate remote users. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

Lookout , a firm developing security software for mobile phones and started by two recent USC graduates, has raised $5.5M Tags: mobile security venture capital lookout flexilis. in a funding , according to the New York Times this morning. The firm was co-founded by John Hering and Kevin Mahaffey.

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APRIL 24, 2009

Pasadena-based Bluebeam Software , a developer of software for creating PDF files from architectural and engineering designs, disclosed Thursday that the firm has rolled out its own free, secure PDF viewer. Tags: bluebeam software.

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JUNE 8, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , the PC security, antivirus, and antispyware firm headed by Gary Guseinov, is headed to the NASDAQ Global Market, the firm said today, after getting approval to move from the OTCBB. Tags: cyberdefender cyde nasdaq listing stock market security software antivirus. READ MORE>>.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

San Diego-based XIFIN , a developer of revenue cycle management software-as-a-service for the healthcare industry, said Monday that it has named Craig Kussman as Chief Financial Officer at the firm. Kussman has previously served at Breach Security, Ascenta Therapeutics, Discovery Partners International, Inc., SYNAVANT Inc.,

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Bernard Software , a developer of backup software and related products, announced Wednesday that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Red Condor , a provider of email security products. Tags: bernard software condor backup merger acquisition. San Diego-based St. Bernard's restricted common stock.

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

Los Angeles-based Katharion , a developer of hosted email filtering services, has been acquired by GFI Software, a provider of managed web and email security services. Tags: katharion hosted email filtering merger acquisition security. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Marshal8e6 , the Orange-based developer of web and email security products, announced today that it has renamed the firm and brand to M86 Security. M86's software includes web blocking and filtering technology, as well as email filtering and security products.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

Los Angeles-based Awareness Technologies , a provider of data loss prevention software, said today that it has inked a strategic marketing agreement with Ingram Micro , the technology distributor. The firm said it is working with Ingram's services division to market its On-Demand Insider Security products.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

San Diego-based SAIC said today that it is in a definitive agreement to acquired CloudShield Technologies , a provider of information security products. Tags: inspection packet tools software security acquisition merger cloudshield saic. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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APRIL 21, 2010

Los Angeles-based CyberDefender , a developer of PC security, antispyware, and antivirus software, is expanding its management team today, saying it has hired on Neil Evans as Senior Vice President of Operations at the company. Tags: cyberdefender security antispyware antivirus executive operations. READ MORE>>.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Orange-based M86 Security , a developer of web security software, reported today that it has received a U.S. Green as inventors; it appears the patent stems from M86 Security's acquisition of Avinti, a malware detection firm, in March of 2009. Tags: security patent legal avinti. Marsden and David E.

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MAY 25, 2010

Los Angeles-based Rubicon Project , the online advertising optimization firm backed by Clearstone, Mayfield, IDG, and Peacock Equity Fund, announced this morning that it has acquired SiteScout , a Seattle-based firm providing malware security technology. Financial terms of the buy were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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