GEC NEWS WIREOffers new approach to secure SaaS applications and extends enterprise security platform capabilities
Palo Alto Networks has acquired CirroSecure, a Silicon Valley-based company with a highly differentiated approach to securing Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.
Saeed Agha, General Manager Palo Alto Networks Middle East said: “The Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Security Platform provides the industry’s leading ability to safely enable applications and prevent cyber threats from compromising an organization’s data and infrastructure. A key attribute of the platform is the ability to secure high risk, unsanctioned applications by providing superior visibility and control.”
The addition of the CirroSecure technology to the Palo Alto Networks platform expands this functionality by providing additional security for SaaS applications such as Box, Dropbox, GitHub, Google Drive, and salesforce.com that are highly collaborative, yet often store some of an organization’s most sensitive data.
“The acquisition of CirroSecure brings unique technology and talent to Palo Alto Networks. Their exceptional SaaS security technology expands the capabilities of our proven platform already in use by more than 24,000 customers worldwide.” said Lee Klarich, senior vice president of Product Management at Palo Alto Networks
“We are thrilled to join Palo Alto Networks; they are the clear leaders in the enterprise security market with a game-changing platform designed for the modernand agile computing environment. Our joint technologies provide unparalleled SaaS application security.” said Nishant Doshi, CTO of CirroSecure.
This technology is expected to be available in the second half of 2015 as a new subscription-based service and integral part of our enterprise security platform.
