Network equipment manufacturer Juniper Networks has acquired web security vendor Mykonos Software. This acquisition allows Juniper to extend its security portfolio with the only intrusion deception system in the industry able to detect an attacker before an attack is in progress. Under the terms of the agreement, Juniper acquired Mykonos Software for a cash purchase price of approximately USD 80 million. Mykonos Software's technology will become a key component of Juniper's long-term vision to deliver an always protected environment across devices, applications, the network and the cloud. With the acquisition of Mykonos Software, Juniper Networks extends its security footprint to bring enhanced, deception-based web application security to physical, virtual and cloud environments. The transaction closed on 13 February.
