Netwrix, a cybersecurity provider that simplifies data security, announced the acquisition of PingCastle, a software company that identifies known and unknown Active Directory (AD) domains, detects underlying security vulnerabilities, and prioritizes remediation of security risks by establishing detailed action plans for IT and security teams.
Developed by Vincent Le Toux, a renowned Active Directory (AD) expert and expert in threat response management, PingCastle is used by tens of thousands of large corporations and enterprises of all sizes around the world.
Netwrix customers will benefit from enhanced security across their Active Directory environments, both on-premises and in the cloud, with PingCastle’s Active Directory discovery and risk assessment. This solution identifies what needs to be protected and allows security teams to manage and track remediation of all identified issues and risks.
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PingCastle customers will be able to increase the security posture of their Active Directory by using Netwrix’s end-to-end solution for AD. This solution enhances the PingCastle product by integrating 24/7 continuous operational AD monitoring, change tracking, real-time identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and recovery of Active Directory objects, domains and forests.
The breadth of the Netwrix offering will help PingCastle customers better prioritize their security initiatives to protect what matters, detect and respond to threats, and recover more quickly in the event of a cyber incident, minimizing downtime and impact to their business.
Steve Dickson, CEO of Netwrix said, “Cybercriminals can exploit vulnerabilities, escalate access privileges, and compromise systems and applications through Active Directory and Entra ID. That’s why securing these elements of IT infrastructure is critical to protecting businesses from cyber threats. Together with PingCastle, we will continue to help our customers mitigate the risks and impacts of data compromises, which can have devastating consequences, from data exfiltration and system takeovers to ransomware attacks and reduced productivity.”
Vincent Le Toux, founder of PingCastle said, “I am excited to partner with Netwrix to address the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions designed to ease the burden of managing and mitigating cyber risk. This is an exciting new chapter for two companies that share the same goal: ensuring their customers are better protected from cyber threats tomorrow than they are today.”
About Netwrix
Netwrix, a leader in cybersecurity, is helping to ensure a brighter digital future for businesses of all sizes. Its innovative solutions protect data, identities, and infrastructure by reducing both the risk and impact of a breach for more than 13,500 organizations in over 100 countries. Netwrix empowers security professionals to confidently address digital threats by helping them identify and protect sensitive data, as well as detect, respond, and recover from cyberattacks.
About Vincent Le Toux
Vincent Le Toux, founder of PingCastle, is a recognized expert in Active Directory and an experienced practitioner in the field of threat response. He has participated in the development of many open source tools such as Mimikatz, OpenPGP, OpenSC and the GIDS applet. A seasoned speaker, Vincent has participated in numerous security conferences including BlackHat, FIRST and BlueHat.
