Facebook buys Security Service provider PrivateCore

Facebook today announced the acquisition of a security service provider based in Palo Alto, Privatecore,facebook said the acquisition, in addition to talent, PrivateCore security technology can also help Facebook ensure its services and user data security.

PrivateCore was founded at the end of 2011, through its vcage solution, can verify the integrity of the remote server, but also to ensure the security of the data. PrivateCore before TEEC Angel Fund and Foundation capital amounts to $2.3 million trillion in financing.

"PrivateCore and Facebook share the same vision of creating a secure network of people," a Facebook spokeswoman said. We plan to integrate PrivateCore technology into Facebook's existing services to keep users safe. ”

PrivateCore CEO Oded Horovitz was previously a senior engineer in the VMware Network and Security department, and has worked with McAfee and Entercept before, and co-founder Stephen was the technical head of Appdirect, Also worked on security related work at Google.