Google is acquiring this cyber security firm for $5.4 billion

Google on Tuesday announced the acquisition of major cyber defense and response company Mandient in a cash deal worth $5.4 billion.

Near the acquisition, Mandient will be joining Google Cloud.

The acquisition of Mandient will complement Google Cloud’s existing strengths in security, the company said in a statement.

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Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said, “Organizations around the world are facing unprecedented cybersecurity challenges because the magnitude and severity of attacks previously used to target major governments are now being used to target companies in every industry.” To be done.”

“We look forward to welcoming Mandient to Google Cloud to further enhance our security operations suite and advisory services, and to help customers address their most critical security challenges,” he added.

With the addition of Mandient, Google Cloud will provide a complete security operations suite with even greater capabilities to support customers in their cloud and on-premises environments.

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Mandient brings together the world’s largest organizations with real-time and in-depth threat intelligence received on the cyber security front.

Mandiant CEO Kevin Mandia said, “Since our founding in 2004, Mandiant’s mission has been to combat cyber attacks and protect our customers from the latest threats. For this, we are thrilled to partner with Google Cloud. Together We will provide the expertise and intelligence at scale as we transform the security industry.”

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The Mandiant acquisition is expected to close by the end of this year.

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