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AT&T to Buy AlienVault
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Christian Bryant
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Christian Bryant,
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7/10/2018 | 8:47:22 PM
Concern With Cybersecurity Acquisitions by Telecoms & ISPs
For months we've been seeing a flurry of cybersecurity sector acquisitions by big money, from ISP management companies to heavy hitter telecoms. I get it - ISP, wireless and cellular service providers are getting hit hard and the key to customers continuing with their current providers - and especially new users signing on - is a sense of security, improved and guaranteed. But this one gives me pause.

AlienVault are the folks behind Open Threat Exchange (OTX). It's one of the coolest communities out there based around threat data sharing and discussion. I jumped on board as soon as I had the opportunity. Part of what made this possible was AlienVault's then independent status, and later collaboration with Intel and HP brought valuable realtime data into the mix. What if AT&T had acquired AlienVault in 2011? Would OTX have even been released, or would it have carried a hefty subscription fee?

I worry acquisition of forward-thinking cybersecurity firms like AlienVault could have a negative impact on projects like OTX. While not the same setup as AlienVault, I can't imagine what would become of RedTeam Security, for example, if Verizon were to acquire them. I hate to see my favorite cyber warriors getting snatched up, but out of respect for their founders I also wish them the best. We wouldn't be where we are today without them.


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