WatchGuard Technologies has snapped up the cloudy security outfit CyGlass Technology Services.
For those not in the know, CyGlass’s cloud-native platform uses AI and ML capabilities to deliver cyber defence across hybrid networks, primarily to SMEs who need more hardware.
Watchguard wants CyGlass to help it deliver AI-based detection of network anomalies with a future network detection and response (NDR) service. It also aims to accelerate open eXtended detection and response (XDR) capabilities within WatchGuard ThreatSync.
WatchGuard chief product officer Andrew Young said that CyGlass’s success in the last year demonstrates that mid-sized companies and MSPs are seeking innovative detection and response solutions independent of costly hardware.
“The WatchGuard solutions built on CyGlass technology will create a competitive advantage for our partners, driving increased revenue and margin opportunities. “When integrated into WatchGuard’s unified security platform architecture, partners and customers alike will benefit from the latest security advances to keep network attacks at bay, enhanced XDR insights and actions with telemetry from third-party devices including switches, and easier regulatory and cyber-insurance compliance with powerful built-in reports,” he said.
CyGlass CEO Ed Jackowiak said: “We founded CyGlass to help organisations better defend their hybrid networks with new levels of intelligence that protect against the most sophisticated attacks.”
The two firms said their immediate focus would be supporting current CyGlass customers and partners with existing CyGlass solutions and integrating the CyGlass technology into the WatchGuard platform.
