
Defending The Network
Network security companies are grappling with attackers trying to find and exploit the vulnerabilities of networks, going after everything from devices and applications to data, users and locations. Market growth has been driven by protecting and mitigating against DDoS attacks as well as safeguarding against emerging IoT, OT, and industrial control system threats.
Three network security vendors on CRN's annual Security 100 list wanted to synthesize the collection and analysis of disparate data as well as automate the response to issues with SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) tools. This drove Palo Alto Networks’ $560 million buy of Demisto, FireEye’s $250 million purchase of Verodin, and Fortinet’s $28 million buy of CyberSponse.
Here's a look at 20 vendors that have raised their game to meet continued network security needs.