Signal transmission firm Belden has agreed to buy security tools firm Tripwire for $710m in cash. The deal, announced Monday, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015, subject to customary closing conditions.. Tripwire's security and compliance products, such as Tripwire Enterprise, will be further developed and marketed to industrial and broadcast markets as well as existing corporate clients. Tripwire's widely used technology helps clients detect, prevent and respond to myriad security threats. The link for this article located at The Register UK is no longer available. . The purchase of Tripwire by Belden is set to strengthen both network and IoT security in various industries, leading to improved regulatory adherence.. Tripwire Acquisition, Network Compliance, IoT Threat Defense. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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