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In-Q-Tel Partners with FireEye on Cyber SecurityNov 20, 2009 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- FireEye, Inc., a company specializing in malware protection systems, announced a strategic investment and technology development agreement with In-Q-Tel, an independent strategic investment firm that identifies technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Though specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed nor has it been disclosed which parts of the Intelligence Community have an initial interest in this capability, this strategic partnership between IQT and FireEye will extend FireEye's cyber security product development and stealth malware technical capabilities to protect against cyber threats. "FireEye is a critical addition to our strategic investment portfolio for security technologies," said T.J. Rylander, a Partner at IQT. "FireEye offers a valuable combination of next-generation malware protection, and its approach to detecting and defeating malware is unique and potentially game changing." FireEye said its patent-pending technology detects malware using a blend of heuristic virtual victim machines. "Cyber security is a high priority for government agencies," said Ashar Aziz, CEO of FireEye. "Working with In-Q-Tel allows us to provide the U.S. Intelligence Community with a technology solution to help defeat cyber threats, and to directly address critical national security needs." In-Q-Tel is a not-for-profit, strategic investment firm that works to identify, adapt and deliver technology solutions to support the mission of the U.S. Intelligence Community. More Information: www.iqt.org www.FireEye.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |