SonicWall has acquired Banyan Security to fortify its cybersecurity portfolio, integrating zero trust security solutions into its offerings for businesses of all sizes. The move aligns with SonicWall’s focus on adaptive, cloud-centric cybersecurity, providing comprehensive Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions.
4 January 2024 – SonicWall, a global leader in cybersecurity, has announced the strategic acquisition of Banyan Security, a forefront provider of Security Service Edge (SSE) solutions tailored for the modern workforce. This move amplifies SonicWall’s cybersecurity portfolio, incorporating zero trust security solutions trusted by Fortune 100 companies into the toolkit available to businesses of all sizes. The integration includes Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), marking a significant step in SonicWall’s commitment to dynamic, cloud-centric cybersecurity solutions.
SonicWall President and CEO, Bob Vankirk, highlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in the cloud age, emphasizing the need for more adaptive solutions. Traditionally, firewalls have been the bedrock of cybersecurity defenses. However, with the surge of cloud computing and the advent of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), the industry is pivoting towards comprehensive and flexible approaches. The synergy between SonicWall and Banyan Security aims to deliver cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions, enabling partners to offer a security architecture adaptable to every phase of their clients’ evolving cloud journey.
The acquisition positions Banyan’s advanced technology as an extension of SonicWall’s capabilities into the cloud, providing partners and customers with enhanced flexibility. This aligns with SonicWall’s “best of suite” strategy, consolidating network, endpoint, wireless, cloud email, and threat intelligence under a unified, multi-tenant portal. This integrated platform streamlines workflows, offering unified threat visibility and empowering service providers and end-users to focus on core priorities.
Joshua Skeens, CEO of Logically, a key SonicWall partner, expressed enthusiasm for SonicWall’s foray into the cloud, recognizing the increasing demand for cloud-first strategies. Skeens highlighted SonicWall’s well-positioned role in providing hybrid deployments crucial for businesses navigating their cloud journey.
The acquisition follows SonicWall’s recent integration of Solutions Granted, Inc. (SGI), reinforcing the channel’s capabilities with cutting-edge managed detection and response services tailored for Managed Service Providers and Managed Security Service Providers.
In an era where hybrid and remote work models necessitate robust security solutions, SonicWall’s strategic acquisitions underscore its commitment to evolving cybersecurity challenges and positioning itself as a comprehensive cybersecurity partner for businesses worldwide.
