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Accenture pays for CSS injection from Symantec parent Broadcom: Yep, it bought its cybersecurity arm
Symantec's parent Broadcom has offloaded its Cyber Security Services operation to Accenture for an undisclosed sum. Some 300 staff are employed by the security services division, and presumably most, if not all, will shuffle off to their new employer in March, when the buy clears.

In an unexpected industry twist, consulting giant Accenture on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to acquire Symantec's Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition significantly expands Accenture Security's managed security services offerings and capabilities, and will add more than 300 employees around the world to the group.

Broadcom has completed the acquisition of Symantec’s enterprise unit for $10.7 billion, the companies announced on Monday. read more

Symantec Will Focus on its Consumer BusinessBroadcom says it plans to acquire Symantec's enterprise security business for $10.7 billion in cash. The deal relieves Symantec of a business line where...

Symantec announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Enterprise Security assets, which include the Symantec name, to semiconductor giant Broadcom, for $10.7 billion in cash....

Apple expands bug bounties, and more from Vegas this week Black Hat Here's a quick summary of some important infosec happenings from inside and outside the Black Hat USA conference in Las Vegas on...

Broadcom announced plans Thursday to buy the enterprise unit of cybersecurity firm Symantec Corp. for $10.7 billion in a move to further diversify the US semiconductor maker. read more

Shares of cybersecurity giant Symantec plunged on Monday following reports that the company’s acquisition talks with Broadcom have stalled due to a disagreement over price. Several major news...

Looks like the ailing security shop priced itself out of a deal Symantec's share price has plunged on reports that its planned merger with Broadcom has fallen through.…

Acquisition Falls Through After Sale Price Negotiations Fail, According to News ReportsBroadcom has reportedly suspended its effort to acquire Symantec after the two companies failed to agree on a...