Internet security firm VeriSign has acquired Reston, Va.-based security intelligence firm iDefense for approximately US$40 million in cash. iDefense provides special intelligence information about network-based security threats and vulnerabilities to financial services firms, government agencies, retailers and other large enterprises. The company employs a multi-lingual network of more than 200 research contributors in over 30 countries in efforts to provide insight into the cyber underground and software vulnerabilities.
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VeriSign Buys iDefense for $40 Million
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire July 15, 2005 07:36 AMInternet security firm VeriSign has acquired Reston, Va.-based security intelligence firm iDefense for approximately US$40 million in cash. iDefense provides special intelligence information about network-based security threats and vulnerabilities to financial services firms, government agencies, retailers and other large enterprises. The company employs a multi-lingual network of more than 200 research contributors in over 30 countries in efforts to provide insight into the cyber underground and software vulnerabilities.