Zscaler’s Leap into Security Ops: The Red Canary Acquisition Soars!
Zscaler is acquiring Red Canary to boost its security-operations game, adding 24/7 human monitoring and incident response to its zero-trust cloud. Expect more than just a “canary in the coal mine” as Zscaler continues to expand its risk management arsenal, aiming for a seamless integration of its Zero Trust platform with AI-powered security operations.
Hot Take:
When a cloud security giant like Zscaler decides to gobble up a managed detection and response specialist, it’s like watching Godzilla team up with Sherlock Holmes. This unlikely duo is set to revolutionize the security-operations market, one cyber villain at a time. Expect a lot of cybersecurity criminals to be shaking in their boots, knowing they’re up against a zero-trust titan with the super-sleuthing skills of Red Canary!
Key Points:
- Zscaler plans to acquire MDR specialist Red Canary to bolster its security-operations offerings.
- Financial details of the acquisition remain a mystery, much like your grandma’s secret cookie recipe.
- The deal is expected to close in August, just in time for back-to-school cybersecurity lessons.
- Red Canary brings $135 million in funding and a posse of venture backers to the table.
- This acquisition follows Zscaler’s $350 million purchase of risk management platform Avalor last year.