tenmonthtwenty-oneOn the day,britainTerminal Security LeadermanufacturerSophosAnnounce, toeight point five nineBillion dollar all cash acquisition of US security companySecureworks.

SophosIt is a company dedicated to providingITsecurityThe Network for Data ProtectionNetwork security service providers,It covers many fields such as endpoint, network, encryption, Internet, e-mail and mobile security. Established inone thousand nine hundred and eighty-fiveYear by year, fromJan HruskaandPeter LammerCo founded，The company's headquarters are located in Oxford, UK and Boston, USA.SophosAlso providedSophosLabsThe Global Security Research Center's services are dedicated to investigating and researching global security risks, and providingtwenty-fourAn hourly security threat analysis report.SophosLabsUsually able to lead other organizations in discovering new viruses and providing solutions，With its outstanding security products and services, it has established a leading position in the network security market.

two thousand and nineEstablished in the yearSecureWorksIt is a company that provides information security services,two thousand and elevenIn the year, it was acquired by Dell and became a security company under Dell.SecureWorksProvide customized security services, including security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, etc，alsoProvide professional security and risk consulting services, develop and implement effective security strategies and measures.SecureWorksstillHaving strong threat intelligence capabilities, able to collect and analyze real-time network security threat information, provide timely threat warnings and response suggestions.In additionProvide hosting security solutions,hisFamous products includeTaegis XDRandTaegis ManagedXDR（MDR）Has a high reputation in the market.

SophosThe company iswithFull amountcasheight point five nineBillion dollar acquisitionSecureworkscompanyThis price is forSecureworkspast timesninetydayofIn terms of volume weighted average stock price, the premium has reached28%，alsoyesSophosThe largest acquisition in 40 years of history.as report goes,This acquisition is scheduledtaketotwo thousand and twenty-fiveCompleted annually. in the meantime,SophosandSecureworkstakeGradually completeNecessary integration and transition work to ensure the smooth progress of the acquisition.andthisSophosAcquisitionSecureworksAfterwards,DellWill receive per shareeight point fiveThe return on cash in US dollars.

SophosIt is planned to integrate the products of both companies after the acquisition is completed. By integratingSecureworksofTaegisPlatform andSophosHosting services and security products,SophosIt will be able to provide more high-end and comprehensive servicesXDRandMDRSolution. In addition,SophosWe also plan to add identity threat detection and response（ITDR）Next Generation Security Information and Event Management（SIEM）Operational Technology（OT）And features such as high-end vulnerability risk ranking to meet the different needs of large, medium, and small enterprises.

After the acquisition is completed,SophosWe will have richer technological resources and talent reserves. This will be forSophosProviding strong support for innovative development in the field of network security, promoting the continuous launch of more advanced and intelligent security products and services.Can significantly enhancehisTechnical strength in threat intelligence, detection, and response，furtherEnrich its product line，expandhisMarket share in this field. This will helpSophosMaintain a leading position in fierce market competition and provide customers with more comprehensive and efficient security protection solutions.

andSecureworksIn beingSophosAfter the acquisition, it will help alleviate financial pressure and provide strong support for its future development. AsSophosPart of it,SecureworksWill be able to leverageSophosFurther expand its development space by leveraging global resources and brand influence，Promote business integration.This will helphisTo conduct business in a wider range of fields and markets, and provide customers with more comprehensive and professional services.

This acquisition will significantly enhanceSophosIn threat detection and response（XDR）Ability in the field. By integratingSecureworksThe technology and products,SophosWe will be able to provide users with more comprehensive and efficient security protection solutions. along withXDRThe continuous development and growth of the market,SophosThrough this acquisition, we will further expand our market share in this field. This will helpSophosMaintain a leading position in fierce market competition.