Forcepoint Acquires Security Service Edge Leader Bitglass

Fortra Acquires Lookout's Cloud Security Business

May 12, 2025

Cybersecurity

Fortra has acquired Lookout's Cloud Security business, including its Security Service Edge (SSE) solution offering CASB, ZTNA and SWG capabilities. The deal expands Fortra's cloud and data security portfolio—adding DSPM and broader cloud security functionality to complement its existing DLP and data discovery offerings.

Forcepoint Acquires Deep Secure

June 15, 2021

Cybersecurity

Forcepoint signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K.-based Deep Secure to integrate Deep Secure’s Threat Removal platform and hardware security into Forcepoint’s Cross Domain Solutions and Data-first SASE offerings. The acquisition is intended to extend Forcepoint’s defense-grade capabilities for governments, critical infrastructure and enterprise customers worldwide.

SonicWall Acquires Banyan Security

December 26, 2023

Cybersecurity

SonicWall has acquired Banyan Security, a provider of security service edge (SSE) and zero-trust access solutions, in a deal completed December 26, 2023. The acquisition adds Banyan's cloud-native zero trust and ZTNA capabilities to SonicWall's portfolio to accelerate its SASE/SSE offerings and extend cloud-based secure access for customers and partners.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Acquires Axis Security

March 2, 2023

Cybersecurity

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) agreed to acquire Axis Security, a Tel Aviv-based cloud-native Security Service Edge (SSE) provider, to expand HPE’s edge-to-cloud SASE capabilities. HPE will integrate Axis Security’s Atmos platform with Aruba networking and HPE GreenLake to offer a unified SASE/SSE solution as-a-service; the deal is expected to close by the end of HPE’s FY2023 Q2, subject to customary conditions.

Lookout Acquires CipherCloud to Deliver Endpoint-to-Cloud Security

March 14, 2021

Cybersecurity

Lookout, Inc. acquired cloud-native security vendor CipherCloud to combine Lookout’s mobile/endpoint security with CipherCloud’s SASE capabilities (CASB, ZTNA, SWG, DLP). The acquisition positions Lookout to offer an integrated endpoint-to-cloud security platform serving large enterprises and government customers; CipherCloud’s founder Pravin Kothari will join Lookout as EVP, Product and Strategy, SASE. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Check Point Software Technologies Acquires Perimeter 81

August 17, 2023

Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies has agreed to acquire SASE/SSE vendor Perimeter 81 for approximately $490 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The acquisition adds Perimeter 81’s Zero Trust and cloud-native secure access capabilities to Check Point Infinity to accelerate Check Point’s SASE/SSE offering and support hybrid and remote work customers.