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Forcepoint

Forcepoint is transforming cybersecurity by focusing on understanding people's intent as they interact with critical data wherever it resides. Our uncompromising systems enable companies to empower employees with unobstructed access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property and simplifying compliance.

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Forcepoint, previously known as Websense or Raytheon|Websense, is an Austin-based company owned by U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. It develops and markets cybersecurity software to prevent employees from viewing inappropriate or malicious content, or leaking confidential data. It also sells firewall, cloud access, and cross-domain IT security products. Forcepoint was founded in 1994 as an IT reseller called NetPartners. It was renamed Websense in 1999 and went public the following year. Vista Equity Partners acquired Websense in 2013 for $906 million, taking it off the public market. Raytheon acquired an 80% interest in Websense in April 2015 for $1.9 billion. Afterwards, Websense acquired network security vendor Stonesoft from Intel and renamed the combined company "Forcepoint."

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Industry
Cloud computing security
Cloud computing security
Email Security
Email Security
Data Residency
Data Residency
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Data management
Edge computing
Edge computing
Computer security
Computer security
Information security
Information security
Mobile security
Mobile security
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Location
United States
United States
San Diego
San Diego
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
B2X
B2B
B2B
CEO
Matthew P. Moynahan
Matthew P. Moynahan
Founder
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Austin Johnston
AngelList URL
angel.co/forcepoint
Pitchbook URL
pitchbook.com/profiles.../41437-63
Legal Name
Forcepoint Llc
Subsidiary
Bitglass
Bitglass
Legal classification
Joint-stock company
Joint-stock company
Date Incorporated
1993
Number of Employees (Ranges)
1,001 – 5,000
Number of Employees
2,750
Full Address
10900 Stonelake Blvd., 3rd Floor, Austin, TX 78759, US
Investors
Francisco Partners
Francisco Partners
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Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital
DUNS Number
080357394
IRS Number
475,289,064
Founded Date
2016
Email Address
partners@forcepoint.com
Phone Number
+18583208000
+18007231166
Competitors
Kudelski Security
Kudelski Security
StratoKey
StratoKey
Fortinet
Fortinet
Okulis
Okulis
Netskope
Netskope
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Software Technologies
-1
BluVector
BluVector
Microsoft Lists
Microsoft Lists
Glassdoor ID
1262390
NAICS Code
511,210
CAGE Code
029J2
Patents Assigned (Count)
103
Wellfound ID
forcepoint
Country
United States
United States
Headquarters
Texas
Texas

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Company Operating Status
Active
Strategic Partnerships
Barikat Cyber Security
Barikat Cyber Security
Softline International
Softline International
Wikidata ID
Q1934027

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