Acronis Acquires DeviceLock to Add Data Leak Prevention and Device Control
Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity, today reported the purchase of DeviceLock, Inc., a leading provider of endpoint device/port control and data leak prevention software for businesses and state institutions throughout the world.
As part of the arrangement, DeviceLock will shift to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Acronis.
A definite leader in endpoint data loss prevention (DLP) securing 4 million computers in more than 5,000 organizations worldwide, DeviceLock enjoys a global customer presence across a wide variety of business types, including banking and finance, medical, pharmaceutical, government and defence, manufacturing, and retail.
DeviceLock DLP is designed to stop data leaks at the source, as employees cause nearly two-thirds of serious data leakage events, contractors or visitors whether through accidental mistakes or wicked intent.
DeviceLock solutions present top-class protection of valuable data from severe insider threat.
The acquisition of these new capabilities will help advance Acronis purpose to deliver world-class cybersecurity to every business.
Acronis will integrate DeviceLocks technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making different services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.
At the same time, Acronis will resume working on new versions of the DeviceLock DLP complex while maintaining full technical support.
Together with DeviceLocks full DLP suite, Acronis will give customers and partners a simple and affordable approach to preventing data leaks from corporate Windows and Mac laptops, desktop computers, and virtualized Windows sessions and applications, covering the Five Vectors of Cyber Protection safety, accessibility, privacy, authenticity, and security (SAPAS) of all data, applications, and systems.
By adding DeviceLocks solutions to our collection of cyber protection products and services, were providing our partners and customers a simple way to deliver an unprecedented level of functionality among endpoint DLP solutions in an affordable price range, said Serguei SB.
Beloussov, Acronis Founder and Executive Officer. We are looking at both developing new solutions internally, as well as obtaining additional leading vendors to add even more capabilities to our existing repertoire.
The world of IT security is always changing, and we are determined to continue evolving our solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of the market.
Acronis sees the value in offering DeviceLocks services to its community of 50,000 partners in the IT channel, empowering MSPs and service providers better to handle the data protection needs of their clients.
Acronis ability to meet infrastructure deployment requirements by location, budget, and use case gives them the best in control and flexibility, to deliver cyber protection with Acronis Cyber Protect.
Acronis plans to continue improving its cyber protection offerings and adding capabilities inquired by partners and customers.
By merging with Acronis, we can quicken product innovation, extend our distribution channel, and leverage our existing technology to meet customer requirements, said Ashot Oganesyan, DeviceLock CTO and Founder.
With the knowledge gained from nearly a quarter-century of experience producing device control and endpoint data leak prevention solutions, we are confident that this purchase will protect millions of more users and guarantee secure and secure data security deployments worldwide.
