Security outfit Egress has announced the acquisition of Aquilai, an anti-phishing provider based in Cheltenham.
For those who came in late, Aquilai uses machine learning and natural processing technology that stops targeted email attacks, including business email compromise (BEC), spear-phishing and impersonation attempts.
The acquisition aims to strengthen Egress’ Intelligent Email Security platform, helping the offering to better protect against the complex issue of insider risk.
Egress said the combination of the two companies will deliver increased protection against all inbound cyber attacks targeting employees, as well as real-time outbound email security for shared data, including inadvertent data loss and email encryption.
Egress CEO Tony Pepper said that by acquiring Aquilai, Egress will expand its protection over our customers’ to ensure they can defend against targeted inbound attacks and outbound data loss as employees share content.
The acquisition will go into immediate effect with the launch of Egress Defend, which incorporates Aquilai’s anti-phishing technology. The Aquilai Ajax brand has been retired as a result.
As part of the takeover, Aquilai CTO Jack Chapman joins Egress as Vice President of Threat Intelligence. Chapman founded the business back in 2018 and oversaw the development of its anti-phishing equipment.
