Bitdefender Buys Mesh to Enhance Business Email Security
▼ Summary
– Bitdefender will acquire Mesh Security Limited to integrate its email security solutions into Bitdefender’s XDR platform and MDR services.
– The acquisition is pending customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
– Email is a major attack vector, with businesses reporting $2.8 billion in losses due to BEC scams in 2024, per the FBI report.
– Mesh’s dual-layered email security approach will enhance Bitdefender’s GravityZone platform and threat intelligence network.
– Mesh’s MSP-optimized platform will strengthen Bitdefender’s global partner network with scalable, automated email security solutions.
Bitdefender has finalized a deal to acquire Mesh Security Limited, a move that significantly bolsters its business email protection capabilities. The integration will merge Mesh’s advanced email security solutions with Bitdefender’s extended detection and response (XDR) platform and managed detection and response (MDR) services, creating a more robust defense against evolving cyber threats.
Email continues to dominate as the primary attack vector for cybercriminals, serving as a gateway for ransomware, phishing, and business email compromise (BEC) scams. Recent data highlights the severity of the issue, the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report revealed $2.8 billion in BEC-related losses, while Bitdefender’s own research identified phishing as the top concern among cybersecurity professionals.
Mesh’s technology will be incorporated into Bitdefender GravityZone, the company’s comprehensive security and risk analytics platform. What sets Mesh apart is its dual-layered email protection, combining secure email gateway (SEG) defenses with API-based mailbox monitoring. This approach not only improves threat visibility but also enriches Bitdefender’s global threat intelligence with high-quality data.
The acquisition aligns with Bitdefender’s strategy of strengthening its channel and MSP partner ecosystem, which spans over 41,000 partners worldwide. Mesh’s MSP-optimized platform simplifies multi-tenant email security management, offering automated policy enforcement, real-time threat detection, and seamless workflow integration. These features allow managed service providers to deliver scalable, efficient protection without increasing operational complexity.
Andrei Florescu, president of Bitdefender’s Business Solutions Group, emphasized the strategic value of the deal, stating that Mesh’s cutting-edge innovation and expertise will enhance the company’s ability to counter sophisticated email threats. Meanwhile, Mesh CEO Brian Byrne expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Bitdefender, highlighting their shared commitment to practical, high-performance security solutions.
Since its founding in 2020, Mesh has built a strong reputation for detection accuracy and MSP-friendly architecture, serving hundreds of partners and thousands of customers globally. While financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, the merger marks a pivotal step in expanding Bitdefender’s email security offerings.
With cyber threats growing in complexity, this collaboration promises to deliver stronger, more adaptable protection for businesses worldwide.
(Source: HelpNet Security)
