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HelpSystems (now Fortra) acquires Agari to focus on enhancing its data security suite

Agari has seen notable growth with its Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which sets the standard for protecting organizations against phishing, business email compromise, and email threats. In light of today’s complex security environment and increased cybercrime, this is a key capability for organizations in all industries, which is why Fortra continues to focus on enhancing its data...
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Fortra Acquires Beyond Security, Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio

Fortra CEO said the acquisition will be good news for her company's partners. Fortra has acquired Beyond Security, a vulnerability assessment and management software provider, to further beef up its cybersecurity portfolio. Beyond Security’s cloud-based products help organizations scan for network or application vulnerabilities. Its team and solutions will fit into Fortra's infrastructure...
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Harvest Partners Takes a Stake in HelpSystems (now Fortra)

Funds managed by Harvest Partners SCF LP, the non-control private equity strategy of Harvest Partners LP, have signed a definitive agreement to lead a minority investment in HelpSystems (now Fortra), a software company focused on cybersecurity and automation. HP SCF will join existing investors TA Associates, Charlesbank Capital Partners, HGGC and HelpSystems employees to support the company’s...
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Penetration Testing Still a Vital Part of Organizational Security Based on Annual Core Security Survey

MINNEAPOLIS (March 18, 2021)— Core Security, a Fortra Company, today announced the results of its annual penetration testing survey, with 85 percent of cybersecurity respondents reporting they pen test at least once per year. This finding is part of the more extensive 2021 Penetration Testing Report , which reveals that pen testing plays an essential role within organizations as part of a robust...
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IBM i marketplace continues to expand

Fortra has published its seventh annual IBM i Marketplace Survey. It shows that use of the IBM i platform has surged during the pandemic. What makes this growth more interesting, is that most of the growth has been on-premises or in private datacentres not in the cloud.
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Security remains top focus

Fortra has published its seventh annual IBM i Marketplace Survey, exploring how organizations use the IBM i platform and the IT initiatives it supports. Security concerns intensify with challenges over remote worker access.