{"id":12597,"date":"2025-02-19T11:36:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=12597"},"modified":"2025-02-19T11:36:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T11:36:07","slug":"bitdefender-acquires-cybersecurity-provider-in-asia-pacific","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsourcing-today.ro\/?p=12597","title":{"rendered":"Bitdefender acquires cybersecurity provider in Asia-Pacific"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity, announced the acquisition of a key division of BitShield, responsible for distributing Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei as a trusted Country Partner. The acquisition underscores Bitdefender\u2019s continued investment in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, one of cybersecurity\u2019s fastest-growing markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This acquisition aligns with Bitdefender\u2019s broader strategy to expand its presence in the APAC region through both organic growth and strategic partnerships. It builds on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/en-us\/news\/bitdefender-completes-acquisition-of-horangi-cyber-security\">successful acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security<\/a>, a company specializing in cloud security, consulting, and offensive services. By leveraging its deepened regional presence and broader capabilities, Bitdefender is better positioned to address critical cybersecurity challenges organizations face as they navigate a growing attack surface and complexity of securing multi-cloud environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u201cOur long-standing collaboration with Bitdefender has enabled us to deliver leading-edge cybersecurity solutions to hundreds of partners and thousands of customers across Malaysia and Brunei,\u201d s<strong>aid Susan Lulla, CEO at BitShield<\/strong>. \u201cBy combining our deep understanding of the local market around security and data regulation challenges with Bitdefender\u2019s global operations, we are well-positioned to deliver tailored security solutions and exceptional outcomes for organizations as the threat landscape evolves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For several years, BitShield has sold and supported Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei, including endpoint protection and other offerings, to organizations across several key sectors, including government entities, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and technology companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Central to these offerings is the Bitdefender&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/techzone.bitdefender.com\/en\/gravityzone-platform.html?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D60435634158959504691989686715646581652%7CMCORGID%3D0E920C0F53DA9E9B0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1739964716\">GravityZone Platform<\/a>, a unified security and risk analytics solution that offers organizations options for advanced endpoint protection, including&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/business\/enterprise-products\/endpoint-detection-response.html\">endpoint detection and response<\/a>&nbsp;(EDR),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/business\/products\/gravityzone-xdr.html\">extended detection and response<\/a>&nbsp;(XDR), and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/techzone.bitdefender.com\/en\/security-layers\/prevention\/risk-management\/cloud-cspm.html?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D60435634158959504691989686715646581652%7CMCORGID%3D0E920C0F53DA9E9B0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1739964716\">cloud security<\/a>&nbsp;for physical, virtual, and multi-cloud environments. GravityZone delivers deep security context for detections and seamlessly integrates with Bitdefender&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/en-us\/business\/products\/managed-detection-response-service\">MDR services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u201cWe are pleased to announce this strategic acquisition as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding our APAC presence,\u201d s<strong>aid Florin Talpes, co-founder and CEO of Bitdefender. <\/strong>\u201cBuilding on our initial success in Singapore and Malaysia, this marks another step in our journey to grow our business there by working with more partners, reaching more customers, and expanding our team significantly. This investment also reflects our relentless dedication to being a trusted cybersecurity partner for businesses and government organizations worldwide.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity, announced the acquisition of a key division of BitShield, responsible for distributing Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei as a trusted Country Partner. 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