Google announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire cybersecurity company Mandiant for $5.4 billion, all in cash. It is stated that after the completion of the acquisition, Mandiant will join the Google Cloud team.
Significant acquisition from Google
Mandiant, which has an 18-year history, will support Google Cloud’s existing services with the purchase. With the involvement of Mandiant, Google Cloud will also offer customers an end-to-end suite of security operations, along with other security services.
Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia: “There has never been a more critical time in cybersecurity. Since our founding in 2004, Mandiant’s mission has been to combat cyberattacks and protect our customers from the latest threats. To that end, Google “We’re excited to join forces with Cloud. Together, we’ll transform the security industry by delivering expertise and intelligence at scale.” said.
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Google’s acquisition of Mandiant, known for uncovering the SolarWinds attack, is expected to be completed later this year, following approval by the security company’s shareholders and regulatory approvals.
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