Accenture announced that the company has completed its acquisition of the Symantec Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom Inc, Accenture reported on Thursday.

Jeff Greene, vice president of global government affairs and policy at Symantec, has been appointed director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, Inside Cybersecurity reported Tuesday.

Accenture acquired Symantec’s Cyber Security Services division from Broadcom for undisclosed financial terms pending closing conditions, Accenture announced on Tuesday.

Symantec security experts have uncovered a sophisticated malware program that infected computers over several years in order to spy on international government agencies, companies and private individuals across 10 countries. The virus, dubbed “Regin,” was created to employ a five-phase method for mass surveillance and appears to be a cyber espionage tool of …

Army Gen. Keith Alexander, the military’s top cyber officer, outlined to an audience Thursday the different roles he sees federal agencies playing in the event of a cyberattack, AOL Government reports. Alexander, head of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command, also spoke to the Symantec government forum on …

Cyware has appointed Anthony Belfiore, Aon chief security officer (CSO), and Zach Sivertson, Mercato Partner's Prelude managing director, to its board of directors. Belfiore and Sivertson bring more than three decades of combined experience in cybersecurity to Cyware's board. "Zach and Anthony bring a unique blend of executive leadership and cybersecurity experience that will allow us to reach our next level of success," said Anuj Goel.

Expanse has appointed Tom Barsi as vice president of Business Development to support the company’s ongoing business development and channel efforts. “Tom is a game-changing hire for Expanse,” said Tim Junio, CEO and co-founder of Expanse. “Tom’s wealth of knowledge and experience in business development and strategic partnerships will be instrumental towards leveraging the large Expanse ecosystem and significantly grow channel revenue.”

Leidos will continue its support for the Air Force Association's (AFA) CyberPatriot program, the nation's largest youth cyber education program, marking the 11th consecutive year. "The Air Force Association is privileged to once again receive the strong support of Leidos," said Bernie Skoch, CyberPatriot national commissioner. “As a founding partner of CyberPatriot, Leidos support continues to play a key role in CyberPatriot's growth.”

Jeff Greene, director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, said he seeks to prioritize the implementation of new concepts like zero-trust architecture during his tenure at the center, Fifth Domain reported Saturday.

Accenture has acquired Context Information Security, a leading cyber defense consultancy, to accelerate growth of Accenture Security in the U.K. and across the globe, the company announced on Friday.