Symantec has announced it will acquire Fireglass, an Israeli cybersecurity start-up, in a deal set to enhance its corporate email and web browsing protection products. The deal, which is expected to close by the end of this year, would give Symantec’s global enterprise customers access to Fireglass’ cloud-based e-mail and Web browsing, as well as other fire@@ Fireglass focuses on "browser isolation" security, which generates virtual websites that users can access without fear of viruses attacking their network.
Symantec has announced it will acquire Fireglass, an Israeli cybersecurity start-up, in a deal set to enhance its corporate email and web browsing protection products. Although no price has been revealed, Symantec will take on the 40 employees that are currently part of the Tel Aviv-based firm. Fireglass focuses on "browser isolation" security, which generates virtual websites that users can access without fear of viruses attacking their network.