Technology

Intel acquires McAfee for $7B

The merger allows McAfee to continue developing and selling security products and services under its own brand.

Federal News Network Staff

March 1, 2011 4:13 pm

< a min read

It’s official two cybersecurity giants are now working on the same team. Intel has acquired security software giant McAfee for more than $7 billion.

The merger allows McAfee to continue developing and selling security products and services under its own brand.

This merger reflects the narrowing gap between IT and IT security. Intel hopes, the acquisition will provide a combination of security software and hardware.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update brought to you by Tripwire. For more cybersecurity news, click here.

FILE - This June 6, 2013, file photo, shows the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md., where the U.S. Cyber Command is located. The American military services are looking for new ways to bring in more civilians with high-tech skills who can help fight Islamic State militants and prepare for the new range of technological threats the U.S. will face. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

CYBERCOM embraces the non-traditional as acquisition program grows

Defense News

zero trust, cybersecurity defense shield on blue background

The open standard that is unlocking zero trust collaboration with allies

Commentary

First Look

White House-backed bill to preserve pandemic fraud analytics tools introduced in House

Congress

Intel acquires McAfee for $7B

CYBERCOM embraces the non-traditional as acquisition program grows

The open standard that is unlocking zero trust collaboration with allies

White House-backed bill to preserve pandemic fraud analytics tools introduced in House

Top Stories