DNSFilter Acquires Apple iPhone Security, Privacy Company Guardian

by DNSFilter Team on Aug 10, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Threat protection and content filtering firm DNSFilter has acquired Guardian, a data privacy and security company known for Firewall + VPN technology — which protects Apple iOS devices such as iPhones. Google Android device security also is a key focus area.

DNSFilter, an MSP-friendly company, announced the acquisition during the Black Hat 2022 cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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