Micro Focus Enterprise Security Products
| Industry | Security software & Enterprise Software |
|---|---|
| Products | ArcSight, Atalla, Fortify, TippingPoint |
| Parent | Micro Focus |
| Website | Enterprise Security page |
The Micro Focus Enterprise Security Products unit operates under the umbrella of Micro Focus's software division. These offerings originated from Hewlett-Packard's acquisitions of companies such as Fortify Software, ArcSight, TippingPoint, and Atalla (which was obtained through the 3Com acquisition) during 2010 and 2011. Subsequently, HPE divested TippingPoint and declared intentions to spin off its entire Enterprise Software segment, which then merged with Micro Focus. This transaction was finalized on September 1, 2017.
Products
ArcSight and Fortify focus on detecting threats at the application level in real time by monitoring network behavior and data flows. ArcSight is primarily recognized for its expertise in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), whereas Fortify enhances application security by integrating both static and dynamic testing methodologies.
Atalla provides essential cryptographic services and key management solutions that are vital for maintaining secure operations.
TippingPoint offers network protection technologies. Its Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), introduced in 2013, addresses new vulnerabilities associated with cloud computing and mobile device usage.
Divestiture and sale
On October 21, 2015, HP Enterprise completed the sale of TippingPoint to Trend Micro for an estimated $300 million.
HPE CEO Meg Whitman revealed on September 7, 2016, plans to spin off Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s software assets—including the HP Enterprise Security Products division—and merge them with Micro Focus. Shareholders of HP Enterprise retained majority stakes. Kevin Loosemore, CEO of Micro Focus, stated that this agreement fits their acquisition strategy by aiming to elevate the core earnings margin of these mature assets from 21% to Micro Focus’s target of 46% within three years.
HP Protect customer event
Since its inception in 2004, HP has organized the annual HP Protect conference concentrating on security and regulatory compliance topics. Important recent editions include HP Protect 2013 (held September 16–19 in Washington D.C.) and HP Protect 2014 (planned for September 8–11 in Washington D.C.), which serve as prominent venues for unveiling new security solutions and connecting with enterprise clients.