Websense Completes Acquisition Of SurfControl

Websense has closed its acquisition of SurfControl. The acquisition represents a major milestone in the Websense’s growth strategy to expand its security product portfolio and customer base.

The company’s products now include content protection solutions, including Web security, e-mail and spam filtering, and information leak prevention, tailored to meet the specific requirements of small, medium and enterprise-sized organisations. Over time, Websense plans to enhance SurfControl’s on-demand platform to deliver other hosted content protection services, such as information leak prevention services and advanced Web security offerings based on Websense ThreatSeeker technology.

Websense has also announced support for SurfControl Web Filter and Mobile Filter – through 2011; enhanced database functionality for SurfControl Web Filter and Mobile Filter; and continued investment and development in SurfControl E-mail Filter and SurfControl on-demand products, MailControl and WebDefense.

“We hope to prove to SurfControl customers and resellers that Websense is a trustworthy partner with the vision, products, support and services to play an expanded role in their security strategy,” said Gene Hodges, CEO, Websense. “After five months of integration planning, we’re ready to demonstrate our support for SurfControl customers and resellers and take the next steps to deliver on our vision and strategy.”

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