Asset Discovery Company Lansweeper Acquires Redjack, Expands Capabilities
In a significant move, Lansweeper, a global leader in Technology Asset Intelligence, has announced the acquisition of Redjack. This strategic move promises to deliver unmatched asset visibility and enhanced network security, integrating Lansweeper’s rich asset intelligence with Redjack’s passive, traffic-based asset discovery and application dependency mapping [1][2][3].
The combined capabilities of the two companies offer comprehensive asset discovery, improved application dependency mapping, expanded attack surface management, and enhanced business continuity and third-party risk management [1][2][4][5]. Lansweeper’s detailed IT asset inventory is complemented by Redjack’s unique passive network traffic analysis, uncovering all devices communicating on the network, broadening the scope beyond known assets [1][4].
Redjack's specialty in asset discovery using network traffic analysis broadens Lansweeper's reach across enterprise, cloud, and edge environments. The integrated solution automatically maps dependencies, giving IT, security, and finance teams the context they need to prioritize vulnerabilities, streamline migrations, and control costs [2][4].
The acquisition significantly strengthens Lansweeper's capabilities in attack surface management, business continuity planning, and third-party risk management. Insights into application dependencies facilitate more effective disaster recovery planning and risk assessment involving third parties connected to the network [2][5].
Meanwhile, in the realm of digital assets, a global survey by Laser Digital, Nomura's digital asset subsidiary, indicates that global fund managers agree that digital assets are part of the investment landscape [6]. The survey, which included responses from 14 insurance asset managers who collectively manage $273.5 billion, underscores the growing acceptance of digital assets in the financial sector [6].
Elsewhere, Actfore, an AI/ML-powered data mining company for cyber breach incident response, has officially spun off from ActiveNav to establish itself as an independent company [7]. The spin-off aims to provide legal counsel, insurance carriers, and others with Actfore's services, helping them navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity incidents.
In the insurance industry, asset portfolios are subject to risks that can exceed the risk of losses from natural catastrophes. Asset Risk can arise from economic recessions and crises that can unexpectedly reduce the market value of securities and cause counterparties to default on their obligations [8].
Lansweeper remains committed to uninterrupted service and support for all Redjack customers and welcomes its new colleagues into a shared culture of innovation, insight, and growth [9]. With this acquisition, Lansweeper takes a significant step forward in its mission to provide total visibility into every network asset, known or unknown, managed or unmanaged, offering a crucial advantage in today's complex and evolving digital landscape.
[1] https://www.lansweeper.com/press-releases/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-to-provide-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security [2] https://www.lansweeper.com/blog/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-for-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security [3] https://www.lansweeper.com/news/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-for-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security [4] https://www.lansweeper.com/blog/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-for-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security/ [5] https://www.lansweeper.com/press-releases/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-to-provide-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security/ [6] https://www.nomuraholdings.com/en/news/2022/0414_1658.html [7] https://www.actfore.com/news/actfore-spins-off-from-activenav-to-become-an-independent-company [8] https://www.actfore.com/resources/risk-management/asset-risk-management [9] https://www.lansweeper.com/press-releases/lansweeper-acquires-redjack-to-provide-unmatched-asset-visibility-and-enhanced-network-security
- The integration of Lansweeper and Redjack's technologies promises innovation in reinsurance, as comprehensive asset discovery, improved application dependency mapping, expanded attack surface management, and enhanced business continuity can support risk assessment for insurance assets.
- The global survey by Laser Digital, Nomura's digital asset subsidiary, illustrates the growing acceptance of digital assets in financial business, with asset managers agreeing that they are part of the investment landscape.
- The spin-off of Actfore from ActiveNav, an AI/ML-powered data mining company for cyber breach incident response, showcases the potential for technology events to drive innovation in the reinsurance sector, particularly in handling complex cybersecurity incidents.
