WatchGuard acquires CyGlass to boost AI capabilities

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired CyGlass Technology Services, incorporating AI and machine learning into its Unified Security Platform. 

The CyGlass platform The CyGlass platform adds AI-based detection of anomalies with a future Network Detection and Response service and accelerates Open eXtended detection and response.

The vendor can now offer SMEs enterprise-level cyber defense without hardware.

Andrew Young (pictured), CPO at WatchGuard: “The success of CyGlass in the last year demonstrates that mid-sized companies and MSPs are seeking innovative detection and response solutions that are not reliant on costly hardware.”