US aerospace major Boeing declared that a deal to get hold of Narus Networks Private Limited, a leading provider of real-time network traffic and analytics software utilized to defend against cyber attacks and constant threats, aimed at large Internet Protocol networks.

The acquirement follows a victorious joint venture between the two firms and advances Boeing's plan to provide superlative, scalable, high-tech cyber security solutions.

Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Narus Networks Private Ltd has a strong presence in Bangalore.

Roger Krone, president of Boeing Network and Space Systems, a business within the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) operating unit, said, "This acquisition is another step forward in our strategy to develop integrated solutions for better network visibility, threat detection, and cybersecurity."

Besides supporting cyber activities within Boeing Network and Space Systems, Narus' network-centric technology will also be applied to Boeing's smart grid energy work, the secure networking of Boeing's ground, air and space products, and the defense of the Boeing network, the company said.

Mr. Dinesh Keskar, Boeing India president said, "In recent years, the need for cyber security has dramatically increased across the world and in India. Cyberspace is an increasingly crucial battlefield in which governments and businesses alike must defend themselves. Combining the modeling and simulation capabilities Boeing has here in India with Narus' technical capabilities demonstrates our commitment to designing and securing customer networks in order to protect vital information."

In 2009, Boeing made announcement about the opening of its Boeing Research and Technology-India centre in Bangalore in addition to the combined development with Bharat Electronics Limited of an analysis and experimentation center in India.

Narus' Bangalore office, located five km from Boeing's Bangalore centre, provides a base of operations for its employees, many of whom bring diverse experience from leading technology companies.

The acquirement deal is likely to complete by the third quarter of this year. (With Inputs from Agencies)