Cisco Acquires Kenna Security
May 14, 2021
Cisco announced the acquisition of Kenna Security, a Santa Clara-based provider of risk-based vulnerability management that uses machine learning and data science to prioritize vulnerabilities. The deal brings Kenna's vulnerability management capabilities into Cisco's SecureX platform to improve threat prioritization, collaboration between security and IT teams, and overall customer security posture.
- Buyers
- Cisco
- Targets
- Kenna Security
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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