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Provides machine-readable threat intelligence solutions
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Boston, MA, USA
Recorded Future provides threat intelligence in the cybersecurity field by gathering and analyzing information about potential threats to organizations. Their intelligence is delivered in a machine-readable format, making it easy for clients to integrate with their existing security systems. Unlike competitors, Recorded Future focuses on partnerships with Value Added Resellers (VARs) to enhance their offerings and provide comprehensive support. The company's goal is to help organizations lower the risk of cyber attacks through effective threat intelligence.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$57.1M
Headquarters
Somerville, Massachusetts
Founded
2009
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Mastercard and global cybersecurity and PCI compliance company VikingCloud are developing cybersecurity solutions designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).The first solutions co-developed by the companies will be available to VikingCloud’s customers in the second quarter, the companies said in a Friday (Feb. 7) press release.The solutions will help SMBs evaluate their own cyber defense posture, remediate their vulnerabilities and keep up with evolving cyber threats, according to the release.The co-developed solutions will leverage Mastercard’s risk scoring and evaluation capabilities and VikingCloud’s cybersecurity remediation development capabilities and existing global community of more than 4 million merchants, per the release.The companies’ collaboration aims to provide cyber defense solutions to SMBs that have been challenged by limited budgets and internal technical resources, according to the release.“VikingCloud and Mastercard and joining forces to create low-touch, high-value cybersecurity solutions that help reduce risk and build trust with merchants so they can focus on running and building their businesses with less chance of disruption today and in the future,” VikingCloud CEO Jim Burke said in the release.Johan Gerber, executive vice president, head of security solutions at Mastercard, said in the release: “With VikingCloud, we will bring practical cybersecurity solutions to millions of SMBs to enable their success.”Businesses can strengthen their cybersecurity by adopting a multifaceted approach that includes advanced technology, continuous education and rigorous exercise, Ron Green, cybersecurity fellow and former chief security officer at Mastercard, told PYMTNS in an interview posted in August.“Look at those technologies that can ensure people are doing what they need to do, only what they need to do, when they need to do it, and how they need to do it,” Green advised.Mastercard finalized its acquisition of threat intelligence company Recorded Future in December, saying the move would add threat intelligence and artificial intelligence-powered, actionable analytics to its cybersecurity capabilities.In May, Mastercard opened a center in Europe aimed at tackling cyber crime in the region. The Europe Cyber Resilience Center is designed to improve defenses against cyber threats and act as a hub for “thought leadership in cybersecurity,” the company said at the time
Among them, Salesforce bought Own, a data-management provider, for $1.9 billion, and Mastercard purchased the threat-intelligence company Recorded Future from Insight for over $2 billion.
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future to enhance its cybersecurity and AI capabilities. By integrating Recorded Future's AI-powered threat intelligence, Mastercard aims to improve its cybersecurity services, identity solutions, and real-time fraud scoring. This acquisition will help Mastercard support a wider range of customers and improve the effectiveness of its existing products and services.
Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future to enhance its services with artificial intelligence. Johan Gerber, EVP of Security Solutions at Mastercard, stated that integrating Recorded Future's AI capabilities will improve cybersecurity, identity solutions, and real-time fraud assessment. This move aims to set higher trust standards in the payment system and offer new business opportunities in the digital world.
To expand its cybersecurity offerings, Mastercard secured an agreement to purchase Recorded Future, a leading provider of threat intelligence solutions, for $2.65 billion.