Tripwire acquired for $710 million


Beldin Inc. shares rose 8.4 percent in response to the acquisition of the Portland company that specializes in cybersecurity.

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Beldin Inc. shares rose 8.4 percent in response to the acquisition of the Portland company that specializes in cybersecurity.

It’s easy to see why – Belden expects great things from Tripwire, which has quietly positioned itself for spectacular growth as big companies grow increasingly desperate for tools to protect their computer systems from malware and hackers.

Belden Inc., a St. Louis-based networking hardware company, is well into a decade-long process of transforming its business from an old-line cabling and wiring company to capitalize on emerging technologies.

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