Micro Focus acquires Interset

Micro Focus, listed on the London Stock Exchange, has acquired security analytics software vendor Interset to expand its cyber security capabilities.  

This acquisition will add "depth" to its security, risk and governance portfolio. It also aligns with Micro Focus' strategy for helping customers to validate and assess risk quickly and accurately.

The acquisition will complement Micro Focus' big data analytics software Vertica and bring value addition to Micro Focus ArcSight to deliver a highly differentiated cyber-security solution, targeted across verticals including energy, critical infrastructure, high-tech, aerospace, defence and government.

"Micro Focus recognised that an even more advanced analytics ecosystem was needed to assist in this journey, and we identified Interset as a critical addition to our strategy," said John Delk, senior vice president and general manager of security, risk and governance at Micro Focus.


In September 2017, Micro Focus signed a US$8.8 billion deal to merge with HPE's software business and enhance its portfolio in application delivery management, big data, enterprise security, information management and governance, and IT operations management. With this Micro Focus doubled in size and became a $1.4 billion company with more than 4,500 employees, 5,000 partners, operating across more than 30 countries and with a strong customer base of 20,000.