Data Security Leader Forcepoint Acquires Getvisibility
Enhancing Data Security with AI-Powered Data Security Posture Management
Forcepoint, a global data security leader, has completed its acquisition of Getvisibility, a pioneer in AI-powered Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Detection and Response (DDR). This strategic move expands Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform, providing real-time visibility and control over data risk across hybrid cloud and GenAI environments.
Strengthening Data Security Capabilities
The acquisition strengthens Forcepoint’s ability to deliver full-lifecycle data security—from discovery and classification to real-time risk mitigation—across hybrid environments, cloud platforms, and GenAI ecosystems.
Forcepoint’s CEO, Ryan Windham, emphasized the importance of data security in the modern era, stating, “Data moves fast—so does risk. By bringing Getvisibility fully into the Forcepoint family, we’re making it possible to see risk as it happens and stop it before it spreads.”
Unlocking the Power of AI Mesh
Getvisibility’s patented AI Mesh technology—a network of fine-tuned, task-specific AI models—delivers exceptional accuracy and context in data discovery, classification, and risk-based prioritization and mitigation. This AI-driven DSPM and DDR capabilities now serve as a foundational layer within Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere architecture, providing customers with a unified solution to:
- Continuously discover and classify sensitive data across SaaS, GenAI, cloud, on-prem, and email environments
- Instantly detect risky behavior and enforce policies before data loss occurs—without slowing down innovation
- Dynamically adapt to protect sensitive information shared through email, networks, endpoints, including BYOD, and web, SaaS, and GenAI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini
Deeper Integration and Enhanced Capabilities
Forcepoint and Getvisibility had partnered for over two years before the acquisition, delivering advanced DSPM and DDR capabilities to customers around the world. This combination makes deeper integration possible, enabling MSSPs, channel partners, enterprises, and government agencies to unlock the full power of AI to prevent data loss, meet compliance goals, and mitigate cyber risk—without adding operational complexity.
Leadership and Integration
As part of the transition, Mark Brosnan, co-founder and CEO of Getvisibility, joins Forcepoint as Global Engineering Lead for DSPM, and co-founder Ronan Murphy comes onboard as Chief Data Strategy Officer.
Conclusion
The acquisition of Getvisibility marks a significant milestone in Forcepoint’s mission to redefine data security for the AI era. With Getvisibility’s AI Mesh technology and Forcepoint’s Data Security Everywhere platform, organizations can now enjoy real-time visibility and control over data risk across hybrid cloud and GenAI environments, ensuring the security and integrity of their data.
FAQs
Q: What does the acquisition of Getvisibility mean for Forcepoint?
A: The acquisition enhances Forcepoint’s data security capabilities, providing real-time visibility and control over data risk across hybrid cloud and GenAI environments.
Q: What is AI Mesh technology?
A: AI Mesh is a patented technology developed by Getvisibility, which uses fine-tuned, task-specific AI models to deliver exceptional accuracy and context in data discovery, classification, and risk-based prioritization and mitigation.
Q: How will the acquisition benefit customers?
A: The acquisition enables customers to enjoy a unified solution for data security, providing continuous discovery and classification, real-time risk mitigation, and dynamic adaptation to protect sensitive information shared through various channels.
Q: What role will Getvisibility’s leadership take in the combined organization?
A: Mark Brosnan, co-founder and CEO of Getvisibility, will join Forcepoint as Global Engineering Lead for DSPM, and co-founder Ronan Murphy will come onboard as Chief Data Strategy Officer.
