McAfee acquires Light Point Security for browser-based security services and launches a MDR (managed detection and response) service in partnership with DXC Technology.
McAfee's moves, which were unveiled at the RSA 2020 conference, could be welcome news for the company's enterprise partner ecosystem.
Browser Security: Next Steps
Built by NSA veterans, Light Point’s browser isolation technology executes web browsing activity within an isolated environment – such as a sandbox or virtual machine. The result: malware cannot exploit everyday browsing as a gateway to the end user’s device.
McAfee plans to integrate browser isolation into its newly released MVISION UCE solution, which includes McAfee Secure Web Gateway, McAfee Data Loss Prevention, and MVISION Cloud (CASB).
Light Point Security, founded in 2012 by NSA veterans Zuly Gonzalez and Beau Adkins, is based in Baltimore. Early backers include the Maryland Technology Development Corporation and the Maryland Department of Economic Development, according to CB Insights.
We look at whether and how McAfee plans to expand its technology to invite partners.
DXC Embraces McAfee for MDR Services
Meanwhile, McAfee is also launching a global managed detection and response (MDR) platform. The new service will be launched in an already very crowded market for MDR options.
Specifically, DXC Technology will be MDA’s first strategic partner to implement McAfee’s MVISION EDR solution, the companies say. That’s welcome news. Some MDR software vendors sell directly to end customers – essentially competing with established MSPs and MSSPs. In stark contrast, McAfee doesn’t seem to want to operate that way.
In a statement, Ash Kulkarni, executive vice president and chief product officer of the enterprise business group at McAfee, said:
“We recognized that while MVISION EDR enables security teams to act faster and more accurately than ever before, it was important to find a partner who could help deliver a fully managed threat detection and response service for organizations that needed it. DXC was selected because of its proven security in threat hunting and forensics, as well as its deep understanding of endpoint security. We are excited to see our partnership expand into new areas of growth that support our customers’ critical needs.”
Added Mark Hughes, senior VP and GM of DXC's security business:
“As threats continue to grow and become more sophisticated, it’s important to understand that not all organizations have the time and resources to manage a modern operations . With MVISION EDR, MVISION ePO and McAfee Advanced Threat Defense, we will be able to offer a leading managed Endpoint Security solution.”
