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Global cybersecurity leader Forcepoint today announced John Sorensen has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Americas Sales. He will focus on field execution, strengthening partner engagement and aligning closely with customer priorities while reshaping the Americas sales organization for how data is protected today in the AI era. Sorensen will report to Rick Hanson, President of Go-to-Market.

Forcepoint, the global data security leader, today announced the expansion of its Self-Aware Data Security platform to protect enterprise databases and structured data sources. With this launch, Forcepoint is the first to extend AI Mesh Data Classification technology across both structured and unstructured data throughout the hybrid enterprise, delivering unified Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and adaptive data loss prevention in a single platform.

Global data security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Matt Derdeyn as Chief Financial Officer. A seasoned finance executive with more than 20 years of experience in high-growth technology companies, Derdeyn joins Forcepoint’s executive team as the company scales adoption of its recently launched Data Security Cloud, a complete, AI-powered data security platform uniting visibility and control of data everywhere it’s created, stored or moved.

Global data security leader Forcepoint today announced the launch of Forcepoint Data Security Cloud, a complete, AI-powered data security platform uniting visibility and control of data everywhere it’s created, stored or moved.

Global data security leader Forcepoint today announced it has completed its acquisition of Getvisibility, a pioneer in AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR). This milestone expands Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform, giving organizations real-time visibility and control over data risk across hybrid cloud and GenAI environments.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data security, announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 2025 Vendor Assessment. Forcepoint believes this recognition affirms the company’s continued innovation in Data Security Everywhere, a unified AI-powered data security platform that provides clarity, context and control across all data channels.

Global data security leader Forcepoint today announced the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Getvisibility, an innovator in AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR).

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the launch of its next-generation Data Detection and Response (DDR), bringing AI-powered speed and precision to data classification, risk analysis and automated remediation.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced Rick Hanson has joined the company as President of Go-to-Market. In this newly created role reporting directly to CEO Ryan Windham, Hanson unifies the company’s Sales and Customer Success teams, amplifying Forcepoint’s commitment to helping enterprises and governments secure their most critical data with its Data Security Everywhere architecture.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first cybersecurity solutions, announced it has been named a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Security Service Edge (SSE) report. Gartner defines security service edge (SSE) as a solution that secures access to the web, cloud services and private applications, regardless of the location of the user or the device they are using or where that application is hosted.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first cybersecurity solutions, unveils its comprehensive GenAI Security solution, offering visibility, control, and risk-based data protection across generative AI platforms, including integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the promotion of Ryan Windham, Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Manny Rivelo, who is retiring from his position as CEO of the company. These transitions will be effective immediately with Rivelo continuing to serve in an advisory capacity through August 1, 2024.

Global security leader Forcepoint today introduced Forcepoint ONE Data Security, an enterprise-grade unified cloud-managed solution designed to simplify data protection with zero-trust principles for all organizations.

Global security leader Forcepoint has launched Forcepoint Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver real-time visibility, ease privacy compliance and minimize risks for data stored in multi-clouds and networks, including endpoints.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Naveen Palavalli as Chief Marketing Officer. Reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo, Palavalli will lead global marketing strategy as the company doubles down on its mission to uniquely deliver data security everywhere.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Karl Triebes as Chief Product Officer. Reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo, Triebes will lead product and technology strategy to drive innovation of the company’s Data-first SASE platform, uniquely delivering data security everywhere.

Global security leader Forcepoint’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business and Microsoft today announced a strategic partnership agreement whereby Microsoft will integrate Forcepoint G2CI’s industry-leading cross domain technology into Azure’s cloud service offerings.

Forcepoint Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) today announced the appointment of five cybersecurity industry veterans to its executive team. The company has named Joseph Bell as Chief Information Security Officer, Karen Clark as Chief Human Resources Officer, James Wallace as Chief Legal Officer, Jason Facer as interim Chief Financial Officer, and Greg Higham as interim Chief Information Officer.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the completed acquisition of the company’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) cybersecurity business by TPG, a global alternative asset management firm.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced Gartner has recognized the company as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE (Secure Access Service Edge).

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Company’s Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure (G2CI) business to TPG, a global alternative asset management firm. The transaction will separate Forcepoint’s Commercial and G2CI businesses and will establish G2CI as an independent entity.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Ryan Windham as Senior Vice President of Business Transformation. Reporting to Forcepoint CEO Manny Rivelo, Windham will spearhead the company's Security-as-a-Service portfolio transformation with a customer-centric focus on streamlining operations to simplify and accelerate customer adoption of Data-first SASE.

Global security leader Forcepoint today extended the depth and breadth of its Data-first SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) offering with the launch of Forcepoint Data Security Everywhere. Forcepoint is simplifying enterprise DLP management across cloud, web and private apps and streamlining compliance wherever hybrid workers store, access and use confidential information.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced that it has been selected to join the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) to support the U.S. government’s efforts to strengthen its domestic and international cybersecurity posture.

Global security leader Forcepoint today introduced its best-in-class Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program for service providers, distribution partners and other resellers.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of three sales leaders in response to global market demand for Data-first SASE security. The company has promoted Myles Bray to Chief Revenue Officer and Thierry Bedos as Senior Vice President of EMEA Sales. It also appointed James McCarthy as Senior Vice President of North America Sales.

Global security leader Forcepoint is now offering a single-vendor Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution. With the Forcepoint ONE Security Service Edge (SSE) platform and FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN, distributed businesses and government agencies can connect and protect their hybrid workforces with a wide range of centrally managed networking and security solutions that are sourced and supported from a single company. This approach avoids the burdens, inefficiencies, and risks that otherwise come with piecing together a patchwork of point products and dealing with multiple vendors.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the worldwide availability of Forcepoint Data Visibility powered by Getvisibility, which provides clear views of all unstructured data to reduce the risk of data loss, data breaches and non-compliance. The combination of panoramic data visibility, AI models for highly accurate and efficient classification, continuous monitoring, and precise control delivers greater automation to Forcepoint’s complete data security solution.

Global security leader Forcepoint announced that the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) has approved the Forcepoint ONE all-in-one cloud platform. FedRAMP is a U.S. government-wide program​ that certifies that cloud-based software can be ​trusted to secure and accelerate cloud adoption for federal agencies. Forcepoint’s “Authorized” designation from FedRAMP indicates that Forcepoint ONE meets 325 security controls for NIST 800-53 compliance requirements.

Global security leader Forcepoint is advancing its strategy to simplify security by previewing a new security insights visualization tool, code-named Forcepoint ‘Symphony’, and new Forcepoint FlexEdge family of Secure SD-WAN solutions at RSA Conference 2022 in San Francisco.

Forcepoint Federal, LLC, a proven global leader in insider threat management, analytics and secure information sharing, today announced that it has been awarded a $89,145,587 firm-fixed-price contract for a user activity monitoring enterprise solution for the Department of Defense (DoD) Combatant Commands and Fourth Estate components.

Global security leader Forcepoint today announced the appointment of Beth Gaspich, Chief Financial Officer at NICE, to serve as an independent director on the company’s Board of Directors and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. In her Audit Committee role Gaspich will be responsible for leading oversight of the financial reporting process, the audit process, the company's system of internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

Global security leader Forcepoint today launched Forcepoint ONE, the industry’s first ‘easy button’ for securing enterprises with hybrid workforces. The Forcepoint ONE all-in-one cloud platform simplifies security for both traditional and remote workforces, allowing users to gain safe, controlled access to business information on the web, in the cloud and in private applications.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first security, today announced the company completed its acquisition of Security Service Edge (SSE) leader Bitglass on October 22, 2021.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first security, today announced the company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Security Service Edge (SSE) leader Bitglass. Bitglass delivers the industry’s only truly integrated cloud-native SSE platform for securing access to and usage of information as organizations transform to the cloud.

Forcepoint, a global leader in data-first cybersecurity, today announced strategic investments to the company’s Global Partner Program that will simplify how partners work with the company while creating significant new business and revenue growth pathways.