Adding security compliance tools to its antivirus offerings, Symantec Digg - Symantec admits its Mac OS X spyware prediction was wrong::
It will also ship with security products that will make most of what Symantec does obsolete. The thing is, its only a small piece of the puzzle.
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said it would buy privately held Sygate Technologies.
Sygate's products help corporations ensure that all devices connected to a
network -- desktops, laptops and mobile devices --
have the most current security software, patches and configurations.
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Main | Get your head out of your UTM - Hardware is a PIECE of the puzzle August 24, 2006 Symantec. Take 5. Take5. Technology Review. The End of the
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When the deal closes, Symantec Antivirus and Symantec Client Security
customers can license Sygate's Network Access Control
(SNAC) agent to improve their network defenses.
Industry watchers said Cupertino, Calif.-based Symantec has picked up complementary technology.
"We believe that with Sygate, Symantec now has a response to similar
initiatives from Microsoft and Cisco, which have been
resonating with customers," analysts at SG Cowen said in a note to investors
today.
Security researchers warn of dangers in online games - Massively::
Security software groups Ahnlab and Symantec have both seen increased reports of Blizzard Authenticator adds new layer of security, for a price (33 days ago - 13
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The acquisition comes as corporations, including media outlets CNN, ABC and
The New York Times, are recovering
from the latest worm.
Symantec did not disclose the financial terms of the deal for Fremont,
Calif.-based Sygate. In addition to its enterprise tools, Sygate has a line
of firewalls and other security software for consumers and small businesses.
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