Cloud security company Menlo Security Inc. today announced that it has acquired zero-trust content security startup Votiro Cybersec Ltd. for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 2010, Votiro offers enhanced data detection and analytics capabilities with a platform that eliminates file-borne attacks from email, web downloads, portal uploads and file-sharing platforms. The company’s threat prevention and data privacy solutions are designed to reduce complexity and enable enhanced security outcomes, with a content awareness platform that allows for deep content analysis not visible to other cyber defense layers.

Votiro’s main offering, the ZT Cloud, is a Layer 7, Open API-based service that integrates seamlessly with existing information technology and security platforms. External support is offered out of the box and is available for Amazon Web Services Inc., Microsoft Azure, Zscaler Inc., Box Inc. and Fortinet Inc. services.

For Menlo Security, Votiro’s data and file security platform will be incorporated into its browser security solution. Votiro’s technology will be used to address file security for documents across the enterprise workspace, including the browser, email, collaboration tools and application programming interface flows.

The expanded Menlo Security solution will deliver zero-trust access to allow users to securely access their applications while preventing data leakage and securing file movement. The solution will also deliver high-security efficacy and a transparent user experience, making sure that users are secured without frustration or changing the way they work.

“Acquiring Votiro expands the capabilities of our product offerings and delivers a workspace security solution unlike anything else on the market,” said Amir Ben-Efraim, Menlo Security’s co-founder and chief executive officer. “This solidifies our market leadership and empowers enterprises to secure their data across every business-critical workflow, all while enabling them to move at the speed of modern work.”

Coming into its acquisition, Votiro had raised $32.5 million in venture capital funding over four rounds, including a round of $11.5 million in March 2023. Investors in the company included Harvest Lane Asset Management, Senetas Corp. Ltd., Divergent Group and Redfield Asset Management Ltd.

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