Leading cybersecurity firm Tenable has announced its intention to acquire Vulcan Cyber, a company specializing in exposure management, for approximately $150 million. The acquisition, consisting of $147 million in cash and $3 million in stock, is anticipated to finalize in the first quarter of 2025.

Enhancing Exposure Management Capabilities

The addition of Vulcan Cyber’s solutions to Tenable’s platform will bolster its exposure management offerings. These enhancements will enable customers to integrate exposure data across various security layers, better prioritize risks, and optimize remediation processes.

Advanced Features and Integration

  • Third-party Integrations: Offers extended data flow capabilities via integration with over 100 security products.
  • AI-driven Risk Prioritization: Uses advanced AI tools to highlight critical vulnerabilities.
  • Automated Remediation: Includes optimization, tagging, and corrective action guidance in workflows.

These developments represent more than just technical advancements; they signal a paradigm shift towards a holistic approach in cyber risk management, according to Tenable's co-CEO and COO, Mark Thurmond.

Thurmond emphasized that while having a robust cloud security platform is essential, its effectiveness is significantly enhanced when integrated into a comprehensive exposure management strategy. By consolidating various tools and datasets, security teams are empowered with a complete perspective on their attack surfaces, allowing for decisive actions to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Continuing Strategic Expansion

This acquisition follows Tenable's purchase of Eureka Security, a data protection firm, for close to $30 million last year.

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