Security News > 2021 > July > Sophos Acquires Capsule8 to Beef up Linux Protection
British anti-malware powerhouse Sophos has acquired Capsule8 to beef up the Linux protection capabilities to its endpoint detection and response product stack.
For Sophos, the Capsule8 technology adds runtime visibility, detection and response for Linux production servers and containers covering both on-premises and cloud workloads.
"Comprehensive server protection is a crucial component of any effective cybersecurity strategy. This deal expands our portfolio of Detection and Response Solutions and Services for underprotected server and cloud environments," said Dan Schiappa, chief product officer at Sophos.
Schiappa said the plan is to integrate the Capsule8's capabilities and technologies into multiple Sophos product lines, including Extended Detection and Response solutions, Intercept X server protection products, and Sophos Managed Threat Response and Rapid Response services.
In practice, the Capsule8 acquisition gives Sophos new Linux telemetry and event information, beefing up the company's data lake with additional context for advanced threat hunting and security operations.
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