Symantec to Acquire Mobile Security Firm Skycure

Founded in 2012 by two former members of Israel Defense Forces' Unit 8200, Skycure has raised a total of $27.5 million in funding to date, and offers a threat prevention platform aimed at protecting mobile devices by monitoring network traffic behavior and fixing suspicious activity. Symantec said that Skycure’s technology would be combined with its Integrated Cyber Defense Platform, giving Symantec customers “access to comprehensive and effective endpoint protection offerings across traditional and mobile devices, with enhanced capabilities for mobile devices, applications, network gateways and data protection." Symantec also said that gaining access to Skycure’s technology will help position the company to serve as a strategic partner for telecommunications companies looking to build out mobile security offerings for their end users.