NitroSecurity

NitroSecurity was an emerging player in intrusion prevention systems (IPS), one of the fastest-growing network security segments. In contrast to traditional detection methods that react to infiltrations after they’ve occurred, intrusion prevention systems can proactively block attacks in real time before they enter a corporate network. NitroSecurity combined considerable research and development depth with top-notch sales and marketing talent — a rare combination for early-stage security entities. Blending its IPS focus with exceptionally high-performing database technology provided the company the ability to define a new, leading-edge category of preventive security and analytics. Intel’s McAfee unit acquired NitroSecurity in October 2011.