ID: IRCNE2011051105
Date: 2011-05-09
Security vendor Sophos plans to buy Astaro, a maker of network security software, Computer World reports. The deal gives Sophos an array of new products for securing corporate networks from online attacks. Sophos is best known for its antivirus software.
Founded in 2000, Astaro makes the Astaro Security Gateway appliances that work as all-in-one security tools, combining a firewall, virtual private network, and Web and e-mail security.
According to IT Pro, Astaro CEO stated that together, they will deliver to customers the ability to apply consistent security and web and application controls regardless of where the user is or where the network boundary may lie.
The terms of the deal announced today were undisclosed.
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