HP unveils new security software ArcSight Express 3.0

HP has launched new computer-security software as part of its strategy to lessen company’s dependence on PCs business, reports Bloomberg.
ArcSight Express 3.0, one of the latest computer security tools from HP, comprises of a computer hardware and software package. It guards against cyber attacks by monitoring the network activity logs and users’ action.
Company also launched a Fortify Software Security Center product that is able to judge vulnerabilities of applications for attack. Tipping Point Web Application Digital Vaccine software can be used to identify malicious network traffic.
HP has spent about $14 billion in acquisitions in the past year. Last year, HP acquired data-storage company 3Par Inc and security companies ArcSight Inc. and Fortify Software Inc. Last month, it announced plans to acquire search software company Autonomy Corp. for $10.3 billion. HP wants to lessen its dependence on PCs with these acquisitions. Last month, the company also announced its plan to spin off its PC business.
Now company CEO Leo Apotheker has the responsibility to make acquisitions pay off. HP also needs to expand its base in data-center equipment and software.
According to Jan Zadak, executive vice president of global sales, HP could use its computer dominance to sell the software products. “We are of course spending a lot of time with customers,” he said in an interview while speaking from Switzerland. Zadak is traveling the world for the past few months to explain HP’s business plans to the clients.