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Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Okena, Inc. of Waltham, Mass. Okena's next-generation network security software provides threat protection for desktop and server computing systems, also known as "endpoints," by identifying and preventing malicious behavior before it causes harm. With the addition of Okena's endpoint security software, Cisco will offer its customers the most comprehensive network security threat protection portfolios for securing large corporate networks. The acquisition of Okena enhances Cisco's leadership in the rapidly growing market segment for networking security.
Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco common stock worth an aggregate value...