Mandiant

Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm, was founded in 2004 by Kevin Mandia, a former United States Air Force Officer. His background in computer security and intelligence laid the groundwork for the company's focus on proactive and response-based cybersecurity services.

In 2022, Google acquired Mandiant in a deal valued at approximately $5.4 billion, integrating its services into the Google Cloud platform. This acquisition followed a period where Mandiant operated as a standalone company after being spun off from FireEye, which had previously acquired it in 2013.

The company specializes in incident response, threat intelligence, and security consulting. Its business model is centered on providing these services to a global client base that includes large enterprises and government organizations. Mandiant's revenue is generated through a combination of retainers for incident response services, subscriptions to its threat intelligence platform, and fees for consulting engagements.

Mandiant's services are designed to help organizations protect against, detect, and respond to cyber threats. The company is known for its work in uncovering high-profile cyber-espionage campaigns, including the SolarWinds hack. Its offerings include the Mandiant Advantage platform, which provides threat intelligence and security validation, as well as a suite of managed detection and response services.

Keywords: cybersecurity, threat intelligence, incident response, security consulting, cyber defense, threat hunting, security validation, managed detection, cyber-espionage, network security