Data Protection Firm BigID Raises $70 Million at $1 Billion Valuation

Data protection firm BigID announced on Wednesday that it has raised $70 million in a Series D funding round, bringing the valuation of the company to more than $1 billion.
The total amount raised by the company now stands at $216 million.
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API Security Firm Salt Security Raises $30 Million in Series B Funding

API security platform provider Salt Security announced on Tuesday that it has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Sequoia Capital, with participation from existing investors Tenaya Capital, S Capital VC, and Y Combinator. 
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Home Depot Agrees to $17.5 Million Settlement With States Over 2014 Data Breach

Home Depot has agreed to shell out  $17.5 million under a settlement with the attorney generals of 46 states and the District of Columbia over the massive data breach suffered by the home improvement retailer in 2014, when cybercriminals managed t… Continue reading Home Depot Agrees to $17.5 Million Settlement With States Over 2014 Data Breach

FireEye Acquires Respond Software, Gets $400 Million Investment Led by Blackstone

FireEye on Thursday announced a $400 million strategic investment led by investment giant Blackstone, which the company says will be used to support growth initiatives, including the acquisition of Respond Software, also announced on Thursday.
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