Cyber Threat Alliance, founded by Fortinet, McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Symantec, formed in good faith to improve defenses against advanced cyber adversaries. The most aggressive form of integration among cyber security vendors has come in the form of mergers and acquisitions. In the long run, if cyber security companies fail to cooperate, they risk losing momentum — a losing proposition for all, authors say. Integrated solutions are easier for customers to buy and operate and expedite buying decisions, they say.”]
Source: https://www.darkreading.com/analytics/better-together-why-cyber-security-vendors-are-teaming-up