RESTON, Va. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mandiant, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNDT), a renowned pioneer in dynamic cyber protection, threat intelligence, and incident response services, was acquired by Google LLC in full today, the company said. Mandiant will remain a part of Google Cloud while keeping its Mandiant name.
Google and Mandiant have a long history of dedication to security that leads the industry. Google has developed for the past two decades to create some of the most secure computer systems in the world. These ground-breaking security features, which include world-class threat intelligence, zero trust architecture, and planet-scale analytics for security operations, are advantageous to Google Cloud customers and partners. Mandiant has a reputation for providing unmatched frontline experience and sector-leading threat intelligence, and it has a track record of being the first to respond to the biggest cybersecurity incidents in the globe. The services provided by Mandiant, which are provided by their team of security and intelligence specialists dispersed over 22 countries, are well known for assisting leading businesses and organisations in preventing and responding to cybersecurity crises.
After this acquisition, Google Cloud and Mandiant will be able to service customers in both cloud and on-premise environments with an end-to-end security operations suite that has even more capabilities.
According to Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, "the conclusion of this transaction will enable us to deploy a comprehensive and best-in-class cybersecurity solution." "We think this transaction adds tremendous value for both our customers and the security sector as a whole. Together, Google Cloud and Mandiant will revolutionise the way businesses secure themselves and identify and address threats.
A global security imperative has been created as a result of the cybersecurity issues that organisations face today, which have increased in frequency, severity, and diversity. Enterprises need to be able to identify malicious actors quickly and take appropriate action based on actionable threat intelligence in order to continuously defend their companies against new assaults.
According to Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant, "Mandiant is driven by a mission to make every enterprise secure from cyber attacks and confident in their preparation." Incorporating Google Cloud's security expertise with our 18 years of threat intelligence and incident response experience creates a fantastic opportunity to deliver with the size and speed that the security market demands.
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The ability of deeper connections across the cybersecurity ecosystem is essential to generating value for customers and safeguarding global industries. The union of Google Cloud and Mandiant, as well as their dedication to using multiple clouds, will further encourage increased cooperation, spur innovation in the cybersecurity sector, and improve threat intelligence capabilities. We are eager to collaborate with them on this endeavour. Paolo Dal Cin is the global lead for Accenture Security.
In order to support customers in their security transformation across cloud and on-premise environments, Google will now be able to offer an end-to-end security operations suite with even greater capabilities and services thanks to its acquisition of Mandiant, a leader in threat intelligence, security advisory, consulting, and incident response services. Craig Robinson, Research Vice President, IDC Security Services
"The combination of Mandiant and Google Cloud, two established leaders in cybersecurity, will improve how businesses recognise and counter attacks. We anticipate the effects of this purchase on both the security sector and the safety of our clients. - Andy Schworer, Director of Engineering for Cyber Defense at Uber
Regarding Google
The goal of Google is to assemble all knowledge and make it widely useful and accessible. Google has become one of the most well-known companies in the world and plays a significant part in the daily lives of billions of people through services and platforms including Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome, and YouTube. Alphabet Inc.'s subsidiary Google.
Regarding Google Cloud
Every organization's capacity to undergo a digital transformation is accelerated by Google Cloud. We provide enterprise-grade solutions on the cleanest cloud in the business, utilising Google's cutting-edge technologies. Google Cloud is a trusted partner for customers in more than 200 countries and territories that want to support growth and address their most pressing business issues.
Regarding Mandiant, Inc.
Mandiant has been a dependable partner to security-conscious enterprises since 2004. A range of dynamic cyber defence solutions are delivered through the Mandiant Advantage SaaS platform, which scales decades of frontline experience and industry-leading threat intelligence. Effective security is dependent on the proper combination of talent, intelligence, and adaptive technology. The method taken by Mandiant assists firms in creating more effective and efficient cyber security strategies and inspires confidence in their capacity to fend off and counteract online threats.
Future-Looking Remarks
In accordance with Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this release contains forward-looking statements. The ability of Google to successfully integrate Mandiant's operations, product lines, and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts, and other expectations with respect to Mandiant's business after the completion of the transaction; and other factors are among those that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements.