A global leader in Internet content security, Trend Micro Incorporated, today announced the acquisition of UK-based Identum, a developer of email encryption technology, as well as the world's first fourth generation cryptography system.

The company will integrate, under its new name, Trend Micro (Bristol) Ltd., its encryption technology into existing Trend Micro solutions. Ahe goal of this acquisition, according to Eva Chen, CEO and co-founder of Trend Micro, is to ensure an even safer, more secure Internet experience for the company's global customers.

"Our team of cryptography experts is excited at the opportunity to join Trend Micro, a company lauded for its innovative security solutions," said Andy Dancer, chief technical officer of Identum.

Existing Identum products will continue to be available under Trend Micro's brand.

A global leader in Internet content security, Trend Micro Incorporated, focuses on securing the exchange of digital information for businesses and consumers. A pioneer and industry vanguard, Trend Micro is advancing integrated threat management technology to protect operational continuity, personal information, and property from malware, spam, data leaks and the newest Web threats. Its flexible solutions, available in multiple form factors, are supported 24/7 by threat intelligence experts around the globe. A transnational company, with headquarters in Tokyo, Trend Micro's trusted security solutions are sold through its business partners worldwide.