Re: Update on Sourcefire Acquisition

["Randal T. Rioux" <randy () procyonlabs com>]

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Jennifer Steffens wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> We wanted to make everyone aware that Check Point and Sourcefire
> withdrew their application today after carefully considering the
> complexities of the CFIUS process, the lengthy ongoing delays in the
> CFIUS process, and the current climate for international acquisition.

I'm still totally confused as to why the government uses so many Check
Point products, then complains about this transaction, and continues to
use Check Point products. It is obvious that they are fine with using
foreign owned security products. I hate politics.

Good job handling all this though. I would have been slightly more
caustic :-)

It is good not to be alone, though:

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Randal T. Rioux | Procyon Labs
IT Security R&D and Consulting
Virtual: www.procyonlabs.com
Physical: DC / Baltimore
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