IBM announced this week that it has acquired the database security firm Guardium.

“Guardium is a leading vendor in monitoring and protecting databases for large enterprises,” writes CNET’s Lance Whitney. “In addition to securing the data and watching database activity, Guardium's technology can automate certain tasks to assist businesses with regulatory compliance.”

“Big Blue expects the acquisition to help its customers better shield their critical databases against both external and internal threats…Guardium, a privately held company based in Waltham, Mass., will be integrated into IBM’s Information Management Software portfolio,” Whitney writes.

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