Like Microsoft, Google also wants to buy Cybersecurity firm Mandiant (update: it’s official)

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Published onMarch 7, 2022

published onMarch 7, 2022

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Back in February,it became apparentthat Microsoft was likely to acquire the cybersecurity firmMandiant. Reports then indicated that the talks might not have resulted in an offer, but a fresh scoop fromThe Informationalso now claims that Google might have dipped into the market, and is now also in talks to buy Mandiant.

This new report doesn’t disclose the monetary side of any offers Google might be putting in to buy Mandiant. It cites “a person with knowledge of the discussion.” and is more about how buying the firm could benefit Google’s business. Officially, Google and Microsoft also “did not immediately have a comment,” either.

For Google Though, Mandiant could fit in well with the need for boosting security in their cloud computing business beyond Google Chronicle. That’s a product designed for enterprises to privately retain, analyze, and search the massive amounts of security and network telemetry they generate. It’s a contrast from Microsoft, which was rumored to be interested in Mandiant because it partnered with SentinelOne, whose incident response productscompetes withMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint.

It’s been said that bids for Mandiant were due at the end of February, so it might not be too long until we find out who wins out. It could be a tough one for Microsoft, though, as Microsoft has a solid footing in the cyber security fields, and the FTC might want to scrutinize any potential deal.

Mandiant is most famous for discovering the SolarWinds hack, which changed the face of the cyber security industry.

Update March 8th: It’s official,Google is acquiring Mandiant for $5.4 billion.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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