Blue Coat Systems acquired by Symantec

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Blue Coat Systems was a cybersecurity company known for its web security and network protection solutions. Acquired by Symantec in 2016, Blue Coat served over 15,000 global customers, including many Fortune 500 companies. The acquisition aimed to enhance Symantec’s threat intelligence with Blue Coat’s technologies, creating a comprehensive cybersecurity platform. Blue Coat offered a range of services, including web security solutions like secure web gateways, network security technologies for threat detection and data loss prevention, and cloud generation security for visibility across cloud applications. Their advanced threat protection combined endpoint security with network analytics for real-time threat response. After the acquisition, Blue Coat's offerings were integrated into Symantec’s enterprise security portfolio, strengthening their capabilities in secure web gateways and cloud application security.