Webroot has acquired BrightCloud, to integrate its own proprietary malware detection and security-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies with BrightCloud’s technology to protect consumers and businesses worldwide.
BrightCloud provides Web reputation and content classification capabilities that maximise productivity and mitigate Web-based security risks. BrightCloud maintains information on more than 200 million URLs and IP addresses to comprise the most accurate and comprehensive data available for classifying content and detecting malicious sites.
The company said that this intiative will enable Webroot to build innovative services utilising Web site classification and reputation across its business.
Webroot said that the portfolio of cloud-based Web security offerings includes Webroot Web Security Service which protects businesses against the latest malware threats. Webroot will deliver Web security via the cloud to consumers as part of Webroot Internet Security Complete.
Dick Williams, CEO of Webroot, said: "Webroot is growing our business through investments in research and development, acquisitions, and by building a world-class customer support organisation.
"BrightCloud brings to Webroot a set of Web filtering capabilities that are world-class, and upon which we will build significant new capabilities. BrightCloud’s technology and team will be great assets to Webroot as we establish ourselves as the best company in the world at delivering security as a service."
Quinn Curtis, president and CEO of BrightCloud, said: "This merger will enable us to provide even greater protection, service and value to our customers and partners, and the strength of the Webroot brand and its technology portfolio will help us reach new markets."
