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02 Mar M&A REPORT: Cybersecurity Mergers And Acquisitions

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06/04/2026

Collective Defence Acquires Asterion in $1B Deal Combining Cybersecurity and Counter-Drone Technology

Collective Defence has announced its acquisition of counter-drone company Asterion in a transaction that values the combined business at more than $1 billion. The deal creates Luxembourg’s first defense unicorn and establishes one of Europe’s largest privately held defense technology companies. The acquisition combines Collective Defence’s cybersecurity and threat intelligence capabilities with Asterion’s counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) technology. The companies say the move reflects the growing overlap between cyber defense and protection against drone threats. The transaction was led by investment firm C5 Capital and supported by strategic sovereign investors. It remains subject to regulatory approvals before closing. Full Story

Source: DroneLife

06/03/2026

Cybersecurity provider Valiant Solutions acquires AI-enabled security company

Cybersecurity technology provider Valiant Solutions -- which serves U.S. national-security and federal customers -- announced that it has acquired BreakPoint Labs, which it describes as a highly specialized cybersecurity company delivering artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled cyber operations The company's announcement asserts that the Valiant Solutions acquisition of BreakPoint Labs expands Valiant's capabilities across AI-enabled cyber operations, operational technology security, advanced penetration testing and adversarial threat emulation, modern software development and DevSecOps, software factory enablement, and agentic cybersecurity workflow automation. Full Story

Source: Military Embedded Systems

06/03/2026

Point Wild Acquires Funambol to Expand Cybersecurity Platform

Point Wild has acquired cloud technology provider Funambol, adding personal cloud infrastructure and established telecommunications partnerships as it expands its AI-powered cybersecurity platform beyond traditional protection services and into data ownership, storage and identity management. The transaction strengthens Point Wild’s broader strategy of building an integrated cybersecurity ecosystem through its Lat61 platform, which connects the company’s portfolio of security products through a shared intelligence and API-driven architecture. Funambol brings longstanding relationships with global telecommunications providers and a white-label platform that allows carriers, financial institutions and digital service providers to embed secure cloud services directly into their customer offerings. Full Story

Source: citybiz

06/02/2026

Dragos Acquires Phosphorus to Protect OT Systems

Dragos, the global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments, announced it has acquired Phosphorus, extending the Dragos Platform to protect the billions of connected devices embedded across critical infrastructure and other operational networks. Adding Phosphorus extends Dragos capabilities to secure connected devices across the full xOT environment, delivering deeper device visibility, automated remediation, and continuous risk reduction. Dragos customers will gain expanded asset visibility and integrated device intelligence in the near term, with automated remediation workflows and a unified platform experience to follow. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

06/01/2026

Aztec Labs acquires ZKPassport maker Obsidion as age verification pressure mounts

Blockchain privacy company Aztec Labs Ltd. announced that it has acquired Obsidion Labs Ltd., the British startup behind zero-knowledge identity protocol ZKPassport. The deal comes as governments in the U.K., Australia and parts of the U.S. move to force online platforms to verify user ages without giving them a workable way to do it. Terms were not disclosed. ZKPassport lets a user prove a single attribute, age, nationality or sanctions status, by reading the near-field communication chip inside their passport or national ID card. Nothing leaves the phone. The platform receiving the proof learns only what it asked, not the underlying document data and the protocol covers IDs from more than 130 countries. Full Story

Source: siliconANGLE

05/26/2026

Cycurion Acquires Secuvant to Expand Automated Cybersecurity and MDR Capabilities

Cycurion is acquiring cybersecurity services firm Secuvant in a deal designed to deepen the company’s managed detection and response capabilities while accelerating automation across its AI-driven security platform portfolio. The transaction, valued at approximately $2.875 million, combines Cycurion’s ARx cybersecurity platform with Secuvant’s managed security operations, threat response infrastructure, and automated risk management tools. The deal is expected to add roughly $3 million in annualized revenue and approximately $1.5 million in EBITDA during fiscal 2026. The financial structure of the acquisition includes $875,000 in cash and approximately 888,888 shares of preferred stock valued at roughly $2 million. Full Story

Source: citybiz

05/22/2026

Zscaler to acquire Symmetry Systems to enhance AI security controls

Cloud-based cybersecurity and SaaS company Zscaler has announced plans to acquire San Mateo, Calif.-based Symmetry Systems, in a move aimed at enhancing the visibility and control over communication between AI agents, applications, and enterprise data. Symmetry Systems is focused on identity mapping and data access for AI security. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The combined offerings of Zscaler and Symmetry Systems will seek to provide security teams with a foundation for governing AI agent communication. Verdict reports that the transaction remains subject to standard closing conditions and is anticipated to be completed shortly. Full Story

Source: Yahoo! Finance

05/21/2026

Cyera acquires Genie Security in $50M deal

Five months after it was founded and with just five employees, Israeli startup Genie Security has been acquired for an estimated $50 million, Calcalist has learned. The buyer is cybersecurity company Cyera, which was valued at $9 billion in its latest funding round and is in the midst of an aggressive acquisition spree that has already included five companies. Genie Security, which until now operated largely under the radar, develops endpoint-based data protection technology. Despite its short existence, Genie had already developed a commercial product deployed across hundreds of endpoints in organizations in Israel and the U.S. Full Story

Source: CTech

05/20/2026

Check Point acquires Israeli AI startup Deepchecks

Check Point is accelerating its push into artificial intelligence with another acquisition in Israel, buying the team and intellectual property of startup Deepchecks as the cybersecurity veteran attempts to reinvent itself for an era increasingly shaped by autonomous AI systems. The acquisition, announced alongside the launch of Check Point’s new “Agentic Network Security Orchestration” platform, is estimated by industry sources at between $10 million and $20 million, although the companies did not disclose financial terms. It marks Check Point’s fourth acquisition of an Israeli cybersecurity startup this year, following deals for Cyclops Security, Cyata and the acqui-hire of Rotate earlier in 2026. Full Story

Source: CTech

05/19/2026

Torq Acquires Jit to Unleash the First Enterprise AI SOC Context Graph

Torq announced the acquisition of Jit, the Boston-based AI Context Graph cybersecurity pioneer. This move marks a dramatic leap forward for the Torq AI SOC Platform by ensuring agentic investigations are precisely informed via organization-specific contextual data. This shift redefines agentic reasoning, moving beyond static facts such as users, devices and their relationships, to prioritize live, dynamic contextual data overlaid on top, including business drivers, and the real-time state of the enterprise. Torq’s global momentum is undeniable. Fresh off securing a $140M Series D at a $1.2B valuation, the company is redefining what’s possible in the AI SOC and Agentic AI era. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

05/15/2026

SecurityScorecard Acquires Driftnet

SecurityScorecard, a leader in threat-informed third-party risk management (TPRM), announced it has completed the acquisition of Driftnet, a pioneer in global internet scanning and next-generation threat intelligence. This acquisition will bring Driftnet's high-fidelity internet discovery engine into SecurityScorecard's TITAN AI platform, giving TPRM, Security Operations, and threat hunting teams the real-time intelligence they need to find and fix third-party risks before attackers exploit them. SecurityScorecard will maintain Driftnet’s existing collaborations with US, EU, and UK CERTs and several leading universities in internet measurement research. These partnerships have produced significant cited academic work on global internet health. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

05/14/2026

Akamai buys Israeli browser security company LayerX

Akamai Technologies has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli browser-based AI usage control and secure enterprise browser company LayerX for $205 million. LayerX’s solutions will extend Akamai’s protection into the browser. With this acquisition, Akamai is addressing AI usage control, one of the most urgent security priorities. This is Akamai’s fourth Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity acquisition in the past five years. LayerX has raised $45 million to date including $37 million in its Series A financing round last year, at a valuation of $62 million, according to PitchBook, including from Jump Capital, Glilot Capital Partners and Dell Technologies Capital. Full Story

Source: GLOBES

05/08/2026

Cycurion (CYCU) Acquires Halo Privacy

Cycurion, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU), a leader in AI-driven cybersecurity and national security solutions with trusted relationships across the U.S. Government, numerous leading corporations, and high-profile individuals across all industries, announced it has executed a binding agreement to acquire Halo Privacy, an industry-leading secure communications company, and fully integrate its elite digital investigations and attribution arm, HavenX. The Company expects to close the transaction within 45 days, as the required audit has been underway for the past several weeks. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

05/07/2026

Boost Security acquires SecureIQx and Korbit

Application security startup Boost Security announced two acquisitions and an additional $4 million in funding as it builds out what it pitches as an artificial intelligence-native defense platform for software development. The company has acquired SecureIQx, an MIT-founded startup that built a software composition analysis reachability engine and Korbit Technologies Inc., an AI-driven pull request review platform. The price of the acquisitions was not disclosed. Founded in 2020, Boost sells what it calls an AI-Native SDLC Defense Platform, a platform that combines developer endpoint protection, software supply chain security and AI-native application security posture management in a single product. Full Story

Source: siliconANGLE

05/06/2026

KPIT Tech to acquire Israeli auto cybersecurity firm Cymotive for up to $120M

India-based mobility solutions company KPIT Technologies said it will acquire a 100 percent stake in Israel-based automotive cybersecurity firm Cymotive Technologies for a total consideration of up to $120 million USD (about ₹1,138 crore). The acquisition will be executed in multiple tranches, starting with an initial investment of $10 million in preference capital, which is expected to be closed by mid-Jun. 2026, the company said in a regulatory filing. This initial investment will convert into a 26 percent equity stake based on the achievement of certain performance milestones within eight quarters. Following the conversion, KPIT plans to acquire the remaining stake in two further tranches to own 100 percent of Cymotive by mid-2029. Full Story

Source: The Hindu Businessline

05/05/2026

ABS Acquires RMC Global to Expand Cybersecurity and Risk Services

ABS, through affiliate ABSG Consulting Inc., has acquired RMC Global, adding industrial cybersecurity, risk management and resiliency capabilities as the company expands its consulting platform. ABS is best known globally for classification services supporting the marine and offshore industries. For more than 160 years, the organization has focused on safety standards, technical advisory services and operational performance across maritime sectors. In recent years, it has expanded into consulting areas tied to digitalization, clean technology and artificial intelligence. By adding RMC, ABS deepens its position in high-growth advisory segments where cyber risk and resilience increasingly intersect with physical assets and industrial operations. Full Story

Source: citybiz

05/04/2026

Cisco To Acquire Astrix To Boost Identity Security For AI Agents

Cisco Systems announced it has reached an agreement to acquire identity protection startup Astrix Security, in a bid to bolster the tech giant’s offerings for securing AI agents. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by Cisco. A report from Calcalist pegged the value of the deal at approximately $400 million. CRN has reached out to Cisco for comment. In April, The Information had reported that Cisco was in “advanced talks” to acquire Astrix for between $250 million and $350 million. Founded in 2021, Astrix Security has been named to multiple CRN startup to watch lists in recent years and has raised $85 million in total funding from investors including Menlo Ventures and Anthropic. Full Story

Source: CRN

05/01/2026

Palo Alto Networks To Acquire AI Gateway Startup Portkey

Palo Alto Networks announced Apr.30 it has reached a deal to acquire Portkey, a startup offering an “AI gateway” for management and protection of autonomous agents. Terms of the acquisition—which is expected to close during the vendor’s fourth fiscal quarter, ending Jul. 31—were not disclosed. The cybersecurity giant said it plans to utilize Portkey’s capabilities to enable advancements with its AI security platform, Prisma AIRS. Portkey provides a “critical centralized control plane” for managing and protecting AI agents, which is “already processing trillions of tokens per month with the low latency required for agent-to-agent communication,” Palo Alto Networks said in a news release. Full Story

Source: CRN

04/29/2026

Silverfort acquires Fabrix Security

Unified identity security company Silverfort announced that it has acquired Fabrix Security, an AI-native identity security company, for an undisclosed price. Founded in 2024, Fabrix provides its platform to enterprise identity and access management teams. Silverfort plans to combine Fabrix’s identity-centric AI decisioning engine with its Runtime Access Protection technology to allow enterprises to adopt agentic AI and scale their business without losing control. Coming into its acquisition, Fabrix had raised $8 million in venture capital funding from investors including Norwest Venture Partners, ToDay Ventures and Jibe Ventures, as well as from founders and executives at Google, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Cyera, Microsoft, Tenable and Nvidia. Full Story

Source: siliconANGLE

04/22/2026

TekStream Expands Cybersecurity Offerings with ImagineX Acquisition

Atlanta, Ga.-based TekStream, a digital resilience leader helping organizations modernize, secure and optimize their digital environments, has announced the acquisition of ImagineX’s cybersecurity business. The deal includes ImagineX’s Cyber Strategy & Advisory, vCISO, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), and Identity & Access Management (IAM) capabilities. The newly combined capabilities unify ImagineX’s cybersecurity expertise with TekStream’s established Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. ImagineX is also based in Atlanta. Full Story

Source: citybiz

04/21/2026

Airbus to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab

Airbus announced an agreement to acquire Quarkslab, a French cybersecurity company, with the transaction expected to close in 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and employee consultations. Quarkslab, founded in 2011, employs approximately 100 people primarily in Paris and Rennes. The company has been backed by Tikehau Capital since 2020. Quarkslab provides cybersecurity solutions and markets QShield, a software protection platform designed to guard against AI threats and reverse engineering in defense and aerospace sectors. Airbus Defence and Space, a division of the Airbus Group, currently operates cybersecurity activities across France, the UK, Germany, Spain and Finland, serving government, military and institutional customers with cybersecurity expertise and products. Full Story

Source: StreetInsider

04/13/2026

Cloudcomputing Acquires Innovate IT To Accelerate International Growth And Cybersecurity Capabilities

Cloudcomputing announced the acquisition of Innovate IT Ltd, a UK-based identity and access management specialist. The transaction is expected to significantly boost Cloudcomputing’s growth in 2026 and expand its delivery capacity in the U.K. and U.S. by fourfold. Innovate IT brings more than two decades of experience in identity, access management, and cloud security, along with an established presence in the U.K. and operations in the U.S. Cloudcomputing reported €7 million in revenue in 2025 and has completed more than 600 projects across 70 countries. The company is part of Allurity Group, a European cybersecurity platform with approximately 800 employees across 18 countries. Full Story

Source: Pulse 2.0

04/13/2026

Fortreum Acquires Kovr.AI to Deliver AI Done Right in Cybersecurity Compliance

Fortreum, a leading cybersecurity assessment and advisory firm backed by Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private investment firm, and trusted by blue-chip federal and commercial clients, announced the acquisition of Kovr.AI, a FedRAMP-authorized, AI-native compliance platform purpose-built for organizations in highly regulated industries. Together, Fortreum and Kovr.AI serve organizations across the full compliance lifecycle—from readiness and evidence preparation through formal assessment and ongoing monitoring across FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, DOD SRG, NIST CSF 2.0, and GovRAMP. Press Release

Source: Press Release

04/09/2026

Virtual IT Group (VITG) Expands ANZ Cybersecurity Leadership with Security Centric Acquisition

Virtual IT Group (VITG) announced the acquisition of Australian cybersecurity consultancy Security Centric, expanding its security capability at a time when mid-market organisations across Australia and New Zealand are facing a sharp rise in both the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats. With origins in defence and federal government, Security Centric brings expertise in managed detection & response, GRC & advisory, security engineering and technical assurance. Its team will join VITG's expanding security practice, forming a combined group of approximately 45 cybersecurity specialists. This strengthens VITG's 24/7 ANZ Security Operations Centre (SOC), automation platform, and end-to-end security offering. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

04/09/2026

Fortra Expands Offensive Security Portfolio with Zero-Point Acquisition

Fortra announced the acquisition of Zero-Point Security, a UK-based cybersecurity training firm, in a move to bolster its offensive security education and red team operations. The acquisition integrates Zero-Point Security’s specialized training expertise in adversary emulation and penetration testing with Fortra’s existing software suite, which includes Cobalt Strike, Core Impact and Outflank Security Tooling. Based in Warrington, UK, Zero-Point Security is known for its Red Team Operations I and II courses. These programs are certified by the Council of Registered Ethical Security Testers (CREST) and lead to the Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO) designation, a credential used to validate expertise in offensive security techniques. Full Story

Source: Security Today

03/26/2026

DeleteMe acquires social media security tool Block Party

Block Party founder Tracy Chou announced that the company has been acquired by DeleteMe, an online personal data removal service. Chou founded Block Party in 2018 as a tool to help people stay safe from targeted harassment on Twitter, inspired by her own experiences on the platform. Chou raised a $4.8 million seed funding round in 2022 to expand the tool to other social networks. Over time, the company evolved into a browser plug-in to “deep clean your social media,” integrating with more than a dozen other platforms, like TikTok, Instagram, Venmo, Facebook, and X. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Full Story

Source: TechCrunch

03/26/2026

Rapid7 Acquires Kenzo Security to Accelerate Preemptive, AI-Powered Security Operations

Rapid7, Inc. (NASDAQ: RPD), a global leader in AI-powered managed cybersecurity operations, announced it has acquired Kenzo Security, an agentic AI security platform built to scale autonomous security investigations. The acquisition further enhances the Rapid7 Command Platform, accelerating industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) services from AI-assisted workflows to AI-driven, machine-speed security operations. Kenzo Security’s AI-SOC technology reinforces Rapid7’s continued investment in combining machine-speed automation with human expertise to drive the best possible security outcomes. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

03/24/2026

Ekinops to acquire French cybersecurity firm Chimere

Ekinops (Euronext Paris:EKI), a provider of optical networks and cybersecurity solutions, announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of Chimere, a French cybersecurity company specializing in Zero Trust Network Access solutions. Chimere provides a ZTNA solution that connects end points with enterprise resources, serving as an alternative to traditional VPN technologies and firewalls. The company offers its solution through a subscription model as Software as a Service, hybrid, or on-premises deployment. The combination of the two companies reinforces Ekinops value proposition in cybersecurity in the context of the recent acquisition of Olfeo in May 2025. Full Story

Source: Investing.com

03/23/2026

Airbus to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd

Airbus has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ultra Cyber Ltd from Cobham Ultra, a portfolio company of Advent, the company said. The move is aimed at strengthening Airbus’ position as a sovereign cybersecurity provider in the UK and across Europe. The acquisition will enhance Airbus’ end-to-end cyber portfolio and complement its existing UK-based capabilities in Newport, Wales. Ultra Cyber employs more than 200 staff, primarily based at its cyber centre of excellence in Maidenhead. Airbus said the business will be integrated into its Defence and Space division, specifically within the Connected Intelligence unit. The deal is expected to support the development of a scaled UK-based sovereign cyber capability. Full Story

Source: Defense Industry Europe

03/17/2026

Tailscale Acquires Vancouver-Based Border0 in Strategic Move

Tailscale has announced its acquisition of Border0, a smaller firm based in Vancouver, Canada, marking its first acquisition. Bloomberg reported, highlighting the strategic move aimed at enhancing Tailscale's capabilities. This acquisition is expected to bolster Tailscale's offerings in the network security domain, aligning with its growth strategy. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Both companies are anticipated to benefit from the integration of their technologies, potentially leading to improved services for their clients. This move underscores Tailscale's commitment to expanding its footprint in the tech industry. Full Story

Source: Binance

03/12/2026

Google wraps up $32B acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz

Google has officially acquired Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in cash, a full year after the companies announced the deal. This marks Google’s biggest acquisition in its history. Wiz provides a security platform that protects major cloud environments by preventing and responding to cybersecurity threats. While the company will join Google Cloud, it will maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments, the company said. The deal comes after Wiz crossed $1 billion in ARR in 2025, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal comes after it received approval from U.S. and European Union regulators in Nov. 2025 and Feb. 2026, following antitrust probes. Full Story

Source: TechCrunch

03/11/2026

K2 Integrity Announces Acquisition of Leviathan Security Group

K2 Integrity, a global leader in risk management, investigations, and assurance services, announced the acquisition of Leviathan Security Group, an industry leader in designing and delivering cybersecurity services and programs utilizing cutting edge capabilities for some of the world’s most influential companies. Since 2006, Leviathan Security Group has been a leading provider of mission-critical cybersecurity solutions to the modern enterprise. With a focus on penetration testing, risk advisory, red team, and hardware security, Leviathan empowers customers to operate safely and securely, knowing that their technology, networks, and businesses have been vetted by some of the industry’s top talent. Press Release

Source: PRZen

03/11/2026

Anduril snaps up space surveillance firm ExoAnalytic Solutions

The first step to fighting a war in space is knowing what’s happening tens of thousands of miles above the planet. Toward that end, defense tech darling Anduril is buying boutique data firm ExoAnalytic Solutions. ExoAnalytic operates a network of 400 telescopes around the world, which it uses to track spacecraft in high orbits above the planet. The company’s engineers develop software that converts those observations into situational awareness tools for U.S. national security agencies watching adversary spacecraft and coordinating American assets on orbit. The privately-held companies did not disclose the terms of the deal. Anduril is in the process of raising a $4 billion round, Reuters reported last week. Full Story

Source: TechCrunch

03/11/2026

Leonardo strengthens its cybersecurity portfolio with the acquisition of Becrypt in the UK

Leonardo, through its UK wholly owned subsidiary Leonardo UK Ltd, has taken a further step to strengthen its role in the cybersecurity sector by entering into a binding agreement for the acquisition of the UK company Becrypt. The acquisition will immediately enhance Leonardo positioning in UK and Five Eyes cyber defences domain and complements the strong existing collaboration between Leonardo UK Ltd (Leonardo), the UK Government and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), to secure the country’s most sensitive environments. The operation builds also on the company’s delivery of next-generation cyber solutions across Italy, NATO, and the wider European defence landscape. Press Release

Source: Leonardo

03/10/2026

OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents

OpenAI announced it has acquired Promptfoo, an AI security startup founded in 2024 to protect LLMs from online adversaries. The frontier lab said in a blog post that once the deal closes, Promptfoo’s technology will be integrated into OpenAI Frontier, its enterprise platform for AI agents. develop tools that companies can use to test security vulnerabilities in LLMs, including an open source interface and library. The company reports that its products are used by more than 25 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Promptfoo has raised just $23 million since its founding and was valued at $86 million after its most recent round in Jul. 2025, according to PitchBook. OpenAI did not disclose the value of the transaction. Full Story

Source: TechCrunch

03/02/2026

Quantum eMotion Acquires SKV Technology for Enhanced Cybersecurity

Quantum eMotion has entered into an agreement to acquire 100 percent of SKV Technology's shares, gaining key technology assets including the SecureKey platform, significantly enhancing the company's cybersecurity product portfolio. The combination of the SecureKey platform with QeM's QRNG-powered Sentry-Q system creates a full-stack quantum-safe architecture, providing end-to-end security from cloud to device, addressing the growing market demand for robust cybersecurity solutions. This acquisition expands QeM's addressable market to over $150 billion in critical infrastructure and cloud security, enhancing the company's capabilities to address nation-state cyber threats and regulatory requirements for quantum readiness. Full Story

Source: Intellectia

02/23/2026

Markon Acquires Millennium to Expand Cyber Capabilities

Markon, a mission integrator for the federal government, has acquired Millennium Corp. to expand its delivery of mission-critical cyber services across defense, intelligence and federal civilian markets. The Millennium purchase follows Markon’s Dec. 2025 acquisition of PLEX, a cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and enterprise engineering firm. That deal expanded Markon’s capabilities in agentic AI, zero-trust architecture and secure systems integration, while increasing access to defense customers such as U.S. Cyber Command and Army Materiel Command. In Dec. 2024, Markon acquired JY Systems to expand its software, systems and cyber engineering capabilities supporting government cybersecurity and signals intelligence missions. Full Story

Source: GovConWire

02/23/2026

Ekco snaps up Cork’s Datalogix in latest company acquisition

Ekco has acquired Cork-based operational technology (OT) company Datalogix, marking the Irish cybersecurity firm’s eighth acquisition in less than three years. Last year alone, the Dublin-headquartered Ekco made three strategic acquisitions. With the acquisition, the Cork company’s workforce is set to join the more than 1,000 already employed by Ekco across Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Malaysia and South Africa. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Datalogix will form a part of Ekco’s security division, with expectations that the addition will raise the division’s revenue to €100 million – half of the overall Ekco group’s revenue of €200 million. Full Story

Source: Silicon Republic

02/23/2026

Bastion and Astralas to merge

Bastion Security Group has signed an agreement to merge with Melbourne-based cybersecurity consultancy Astralas, in a move that further consolidates Australia’s mid-market security services sector. The transaction, expected to complete in February, marks Bastion’s fourth strategic combination in Australia, following earlier integrations of managed services providers Cythera and Seamless Intelligence, and professional services firm Phronesis Security. Founded in 2021, Astralas has grown to more than 60 cybersecurity and cloud professionals, with a focus on security architecture, engineering and automation, identity and access management, and cloud consulting. The firm serves enterprise clients across financial services, telecommunications and critical infrastructure sectors. Full Story

Source: Australian Cybersecurity Magazine

02/23/2026

Arctic Wolf Acquires Exposure Assessment Platform Visionary Sevco Security

Arctic Wolf, a global leader in security operations, announced it has acquired Sevco Security, an innovator in exposure assessment platforms. Sevco’s cloud-native technology will operate on the Arctic Wolf Aurora Platform, unifying asset intelligence, vulnerability context, and security control coverage to help organizations continuously identify and prioritize exposures across hybrid environments. The addition of Sevco Security to Arctic Wolf's Aurora Platform creates a powerful complement to Arctic Wolf Managed Risk, giving customers a unified, real-time perspective on assets and exposures across their attack surfaces. Press Release

Source: Arctic Wolf

02/18/2026

Palo Alto Networks acquires one-year-old Israeli startup Koi for $400 million

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Israeli cybersecurity startup Koi for an estimated $400 million. The cybersecurity giant is continuing its acquisition spree from 2025, after completing its $25 billion purchase of CyberArk and acquisitions of Chronosphere for $3.35 billion and Protect AI for $500 million. The deal marks a rapid and lucrative exit for Koi’s investors and founders. The startup has raised just $48 million to date, primarily in a $38 million Series A round last September. Founded in 2024 by alumni of the IDF’s elite 8200 Intelligence Corps technology unit, Koi operates in the enterprise endpoint protection space. Its investors include Team8, NFX, Battery Ventures, and Picture Capital. Full Story

Source: CTech

02/18/2026

Booz Allen to Expand Global Commercial Business with Acquisition of Defy Security

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Defy Security as a wholly owned subsidiary. Together, Defy Security and Booz Allen’s global commercial business will deliver end-to-end, tech-enabled cybersecurity solutions and products for U.S. and international enterprises in financial services, health and life sciences, manufacturing, technology, energy, retail, and beyond. Defy Security is headquartered near Pittsburgh, Penn., with an additional location in San Ramon, Calif. The company employs approximately 100 experienced cyber engineers, solution architects and salespeople. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

02/12/2026

Check Point to acquire Cyclops and Cyata for $150M in strategic Israeli cyber push

Israeli cybersecurity giant Check Point is expanding its domestic footprint with a string of acquisitions targeting early-stage startups. Among the targets are Cyclops Security and Cyata, two emerging companies tackling distinct challenges in enterprise security. In addition, Check Point has also acqui-hired the team from Rotate. The valuation of the deals was not disclosed but is estimated at around $150 million in total, with around $85 million going towards the purchase of Cyclops, according to estimates. Cyclops, which has developed an agentic exposure management platform, raised $12.5 million in Seed funding in Jul. 2023. Cyata, which emerged from stealth with $8.5 million in Seed funding last July, focuses on unsupervised AI agents operating across enterprise environments. Full Story

Source: CTech

02/11/2026

Keycard Acquires Anchor.dev to Unlock Autonomous Coding Agents

Keycard, the provider of the identity and access platform for AI agents, announced that it has acquired Anchor.dev to extend its platform to govern coding agents. Anchor.dev was a stealth startup focused on making certificate issuance and validation automatic; the team has deep expertise in building infrastructure that developers trust at companies like Cloudflare, GitHub and Heroku. Ian Livingstone, co-founder and CEO of Keycard, said: “Security shouldn't be something developers have to think about, it should just work. Keycard's focus on agent identity combined with Anchor’s experience in developer infrastructure puts us in a unique position to help unlock the potential of autonomous coding agents.” Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

02/10/2026

Sophos acquires Arco Cyber to assist CISO-less organizations

Sophos has acquired Arco Cyber. The addition of the British security company is intended to bring AI-powered governance capabilities to organizations lacking security leadership. The deal should help MSPs and MSSPs deliver “CISO-level guidance” at scale. This could be a potential boon to many, as Sophos highlights that fewer than 32,000 of the world’s 359 million organizations have a Chief Information Security Officer. Sophos characterizes the acquisition as being part of its “Sophos CISO Advantage” strategy. This initiative combines agentic AI, integrated platforms, and human expertise delivered through managed service providers to democratize security governance. Full Story

Source: Techzine

02/06/2026

Zscaler extends zero-trust security to browsers with SquareX acquisition

Cloud security company Zscaler has announced the acquisition of SquareX, a Singapore-based browser detection and response (BDR) technology startup. The deal will enable Zscaler to extend its Zero Trust Exchange capabilities directly into standard web browsers, across both managed and unmanaged devices. With Zscaler Private Access (ZPA), the company has been assisting enterprises adopt zero trust architecture using a lightweight agent. The SquareX acquisition is expected to further strengthen Zscaler’s ability to deliver security directly within commonly used browsers through lightweight extensions, eliminating the need for a separate enterprise browser. Full Story

Source: CSO

02/05/2026

British cyberattack insurer Beazley to be acquired by Swiss rival Zurich

A British company specialising in insuring against cyberattacks that also covers fine art and luxury yachts has agreed to be taken over in an £8bn deal, in what would be the latest loss to the London stock market. Beazley said Feb. 4 it had agreed the deal with its larger rival Zurich, after the Switzerland-listed company raised its bid for the Lloyd’s of London insurer. The two companies said in a joint statement that they had reached an “agreement in principle” on the main financial terms, under which Beazley shareholders will get up to £13.35 for every share they hold. This includes an offer price of £13.10 in cash and a dividend from the FTSE 100 company of up to 25p for 2025. Full Story

Source: The Guardian

02/05/2026

Varonis to Acquire AllTrue as AI Security Concerns Mount

Cybersecurity company Varonis Systems said it would acquire artificial-intelligence specialist AllTrue, the latest in a series of deals by larger companies in the growing AI security space. The $125 million all-cash deal is expected to close this month, Varonis said. AllTrue, founded in 2014, specializes in an emerging area known as AI trust, risk, and security management, which puts controls around AI usage. The tools also monitor how models perform over time in terms of accuracy and reliability, assess their vulnerabilities and manage other risks, such as data bias. Full Story

Source: The Wall Street Journal

02/04/2026

Semperis Buys MightyID to Expand Identity Security

Semperis purchased an identity resilience startup to add backup, recovery, migration and security analysis capabilities around Okta and Ping. The New York-area identity-driven cyber resilience startup said its acquisition of Irvine, Calif.-based MightyID will help organizations understand how changes in one identity system cascade into others, creating hidden privilege escalation and security exposure. MightyID was carved out from cybersecurity consultancy Tevora in Jun. 2023, hasn't disclosed any outside funding, and employed between 12 and 15 people. MightyID already has customers using its Okta backup and recovery capabilities, and Semperis plans to integrate those capabilities right into its existing platform. Full Story

Source: Bank Info Security

02/03/2026

Datatec boosts cybersecurity offering with Maple Woods acquisition

Datatec, the international Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, announced that its subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100 percent of Maple Woods, a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Maple Woods’ flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme originally built to meet the rigorous standards of the U.S. defence industry. As a subcontractor to Logicalis, Maple Woods has been a key contributor to the development and delivery of Logicalis’ managed security offering. The integration of Maple Woods enhances Logicalis USA’s managed services framework by adding cybersecurity and compliance expertise and providing a platform for expansion across selected U.S. sectors. Press Release

Source: Moneyweb

02/02/2026

CyberCatch announces acquisition of Atriarch

CyberCatch Holdings, Inc. (TSXV: CYBE), a cybersecurity company offering a patented, AI-enabled platform solution for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, announced it has signed a definitive share exchange agreement to acquire Atriarch Inc. in order to obtain a multi-authority attributes-based encryption with revocation technology intellectual property and commercialize for immediate use cases, boost cybersecurity, mitigate risk from AI and quantum driven cyberattacks and drive large sales and revenues. CyberCatch will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Atriarch in exchange for 1,250,000 common shares of CyberCatch at CAD $2.00 per CyberCatch Share. Press Release

Source: Newsfile Corp.

01/29/2026

Westcon-Comstor enters Balkan market with REAL Security acquisition

Westcon-Comstor has announced the acquisition of cybersecurity distributor REAL Security, marking the company’s entry into the Balkan market. Founded in Slovenia in 2002, REAL Security operates in eight countries across the region, connecting cybersecurity vendors with VARs, MSPs and MSSPs in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. The firm is known for its focus on emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and blockchain, and as the organizer of the regional cybersecurity event, RISK. Westcon-Comstor is a global technology distributor specializing in cybersecurity, networking, data centre, and cloud infrastructure solutions. Full Story

Source: ChannelPro

01/26/2026

OVHcloud seals Seald acquisition to boost cyber strategy

OVHcloud has purchased French end-to-end encryption technologies company Seald to add “zero knowledge” capabilities to its platform. A software development kit developed by Seald has obtained a CSPN security visa delivered by the Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information (ANSSI), the French government authority for cybersecurity. While this marks the company’s first acquisition since 2023, OVHcloud has revamped its leadership team and expanded its European footprint over the past 12 months. OVHcloud also opened a 3-availability zone (AZ) in Berlin, Germany in Nov. 2025 in an effort to strengthen the security and resilience of European digital infrastructures. Full Story

Source: CRN

01/18/2026

OneSpan Announces Agreement to Acquire Build38

OneSpan Inc. (NASDAQ: OSPN) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Build38, a leader in next-generation mobile application protection solutions, to extend OneSpan’s investment in advanced mobile security technologies. The planned acquisition is expected to enhance OneSpan’s App Shielding offering by adding SDK-based security solutions that integrate in-app, cloud, and AI technologies. Munich, Germany-based Build38 is a leading provider in Europe for securing mobile identities, including EUDI wallets, healthcare, and citizen applications. The planned transaction is currently expected to close by Mar. 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

01/15/2026

Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Infoblox has agreed to acquire Axur, an external threat and brand protection security provider that uses artificial intelligence for detection and takedowns of phishing and impersonation activity. The companies said they had signed a definitive agreement. They said the deal remained subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Infoblox said it expected the transaction to close in Spring 2026. Infoblox said the acquisition would expand its pre-emptive security strategy. It highlighted brand abuse, fraud, data theft and credential theft as key areas. It also pointed to a broader set of "external digital threats" that sit outside the traditional network perimeter. Full Story

Source: SmartBrief

01/15/2026

Delinea and StrongDM to Unite to Redefine Identity Security

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralized authorization, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StrongDM, the universal access management company purpose-built for modern engineering, DevOps, and AI-driven environments. Delinea’s leadership in enterprise privileged access management (PAM), combined with StrongDM’s just-in-time (JIT) runtime authorization capabilities and developer-first access model, will form a new class of identity security platform designed for continuous, always-on environments. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2026. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

01/14/2026

Defense Tech Unicorn Onebrief Acquires Seed Startup Battle Road Digital

Defense tech startup Onebrief has raised another $200 million and acquired a small battle simulation company, Axios reported. the company acquired Battle Road Digital, a startup that makes simulation and wargaming software for the military and raised a $5 million seed round in 2023. The company’s AI-driven collaborative and planning software is used by the U.S. Department of Defense to design, coordinate and brief complex military operations more efficiently, functions previously done on paper, through email and hand-written notes. Full Story

Source: Crunchbase

01/14/2026

Beyond Secure Acquired by NuView, a New Managed IT and Cybersecurity Platform

Beyond Secure, an Austin, Texas-based managed security solutions provider specializing in regulated industries, has been acquired by NuView, a newly-formed managed IT and cybersecurity platform backed by RFE Investment Partners and Mansfield Investment Partners. Founded in 1993 and incorporated in 2002, Beyond Secure has built a reputation for delivering enterprise-grade IT security and compliance services to organizations operating in high-regulation environments. The company will contribute to NuView's broader platform, which brings together managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, and advisory services under a unified operating model. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

01/13/2026

CrowdStrike Acquires Seraphic To Address An Enterprise Security Blind Spot

CrowdStrike announced its intent to acquire Seraphic Security, a move that underscores just how central the browser has become to modern attack paths. The transaction is valued at approximately $420 million, and is expected to close in Q1 of CrowdStrike’s fiscal year 2027. The deal follows closely on CrowdStrike’s acquisition of identity authorization company Sgnl, and taken together, the moves point to something more deliberate than expansion for expansion’s sake. They reflect a continued effort to extend Falcon’s telemetry into places where attackers already operate—but defenders have historically had limited visibility. Full Story

Source: Forbes

01/09/2026

ThreatModeler Acquires IriusRisk

ThreatModeler announced it has acquired IriusRisk, bringing together two enterprise threat modeling platforms in a surging $30 billion application security market. The acquisition positions ThreatModeler as a global leader in threat modeling, trusted by Fortune 1000 companies across the financial services, pharmaceutical, technology, and critical industrial manufacturing industries in North America, EMEA, and Asia. The combined company is majority owned by Invictus Growth Partners, with Paladin Capital Group, the longstanding investor in IriusRisk, remaining a shareholder. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

01/08/2026

CrowdStrike buys identity security startup SGNL for $740M

CrowdStrike announced that it is buying identity management startup SGNL in a deal valued at nearly $740 million as the cybersecurity provider beefs up defenses in the age of artificial intelligence cyberattacks. The acquisition will help users of CrowdStrike’s Falcon cloud security platform better manage human and AI identity access requests and real-time risks, the company said. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of the 2027 fiscal year. “This is a massive opportunity for our customers to be able to protect themselves, and a massive opportunity for us to disrupt the identity market,” CEO George Kurtz said in an exclusive interview with CNBC. Full Story

Source: CNBC

01/06/2026

Integrity360 acquires Canadian cybersecurity company Advantus360

Integrity360 has entered the North American market through the purchase of Advantus360, a Canadian cybersecurity services and solutions provider. Advantus360 customers will gain access to Integrity360’s portfolio that combines cyber risk and assurance, 24/7 incident response and forensics services, infrastructure and technology services, PCI compliance, OT consulting and solutions. Integrity360 has grown its presence across mainland Europe through the purchase of France-based Holiseum and Belgian cybersecurity services company Cresco. In addition to Canada, France, Belgium and South Africa, the company employs around 200 staff based across Ireland, Sweden, Italy, Bulgaria and Spain. Full Story

Source: CRN

01/06/2026

SGS Expands Digital Trust Leadership with Acquisition of Panacea Infosec in India

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, announced the acquisition of Panacea Infosec, a global leader in information security. Headquartered in India, Panacea Infosec brings over 90 highly skilled cybersecurity professionals to SGS and serves clients in India, the U.S., the Middle East and Africa. The company is recognized for its expertise in payment security solutions supporting PCI/DSS standards, as well as cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy services. Its offerings ensure compliance with global security standards across diverse industries, including banking, insurance, telecoms, IT, business process outsourcing, and e-commerce. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

12/24/2025

ServiceNow to buy Armis for $7.75B as AI-fueled cyber risks surge

ServiceNow on Dec. 23 agreed to buy cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion, in the enterprise software maker's biggest-ever deal, as it bolsters its services to help counter rising cyberattacks driven by AI adoption. Through the deal, the company aims to integrate Alphabet-backed Armis' security features such as device scanning and threat detection, a crucial advantage amid sophisticated cyberattacks that have hit companies ranging from Microsoft to UnitedHealth Group. Armis, valued at $6.1 billion in a funding round in November, was preparing for an IPO. The company, founded in 2015, unveiled a three-year plan ⁠last month to reach $1 billion in annual recurring revenue after crossing the $300 million milestone in August. The deal is scheduled to close in the second half of 2026. Full Story

Source: Reuters

12/17/2025

Red Hat Accelerates AI Trust and Security with Chatterbox Labs Acquisition

Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, announced it has acquired Chatterbox Labs, a pioneer in model-agnostic AI safety and generative AI (gen AI) guardrails. This acquisition adds critical "security for AI" capabilities to the Red Hat AI portfolio, strengthening the company's efforts to deliver a comprehensive, open source enterprise AI platform built for the hybrid cloud. This announcement builds on a year of rapid innovation for Red Hat AI, following the introduction of Red Hat AI Inference Server and the launch of Red Hat AI 3. Founded in 2011, Chatterbox Labs brings critical technology and expertise in AI safety and transparency. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

12/17/2025

Bastion mergers with Phronesis Security

Bastion Security Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Melbourne-based cyber security professional services firm Phronesis Security, further expanding its presence in the Australian market. The acquisition, which is expected to complete in December 2025, marks Bastion’s third Australian transaction, following its recent acquisitions of Melbourne-based managed services provider Cythera and Perth-based cyber intelligence firm Seamless Intelligence. Financial terms were not disclosed. The leadership team at Phronesis will remain with the business and retain an ongoing investment in the Bastion Group. Founded in 2021, Phronesis Security has 15 cybersecurity professionals. Full Story

Source: Australian Cybersecurity Magazine

12/16/2025

Cyderes Acquires Lucidum to Develop Identity-Centric Security Data Fabric for Modern Cyber Defense

Cyderes, a global managed cybersecurity services partner focused on defending against today’s most sophisticated threats, announced the acquisition of Lucidum, a leading provider of security data fabric and entity intelligence. The acquisition provides Cyderes with a unified, identity-aware foundation, strengthening its core solutions while setting the stage for greater output across existing agentic AI offerings and supporting the development of advanced AI-driven remediation workflows for clients.The acquisition accelerates Cyderes’ roadmap for applying agentic AI and its emerging mesh architecture to better support clients. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

12/12/2025

Arteris Fortifies AI-Driven Future with Strategic Acquisition of Cycuity

In a pivotal move poised to redefine the landscape of semiconductor design and cybersecurity, Arteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLS), a leading provider of system IP for accelerating chiplet and System-on-Chip (SoC) creation, announced its definitive agreement to acquire Cycuity, Inc., a pioneer in semiconductor cybersecurity assurance. This strategic acquisition, anticipated to close in Arteris' first fiscal quarter of 2026, signals a critical industry response to the escalating cyber threats targeting the very foundation of modern technology: the silicon itself. This move strengthens Arteris's competitive position by offering a unique, integrated solution for secure on-chip data movement. Full Story

Source: WRAL News

12/10/2025

Telefônica Brasil Completes Acquisition of CyberCo Brasil to Boost Cybersecurity Offerings

On Dec. 9, Telefônica Brasil announced the completion of its indirect subsidiary’s acquisition of CyberCo Brasil, a company specializing in integrated cybersecurity solutions. This strategic move, valued at up to R$232 million, aims to enhance Telefônica Brasil’s portfolio in information security, optimize service offerings, and accelerate growth in digital solutions, reflecting a customer-centric approach. Telefônica Brasil S.A., operating under the brand Vivo, is a leading telecommunications company in Brazil, providing a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line telephony, broadband, and digital solutions. Full Story

Source: TipRanks

12/09/2025

SPIE acquires Cyqueo, strengthening cybersecurity expertise in Germany

SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy infrastructure and communications, announces the acquisition of Cyqueo in Germany. With this step, SPIE expands its portfolio in the growing field of cybersecurity and further strengthens its consulting and integration capabilities for security solutions in complex IT infrastructures. Cyqueo, based in Munich, is a solution provider specialised in cybersecurity. The company has a broad network of partners, deep expertise in Zero Trust, cloud security, endpoint protection and managed security services, as well as long-standing customer relationships with medium-sized and large organizations. Currently, 1.6 million users are protected through Cyqueo’s solutions. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

12/04/2025

ServiceNow To Acquire Veza For Major Identity Security Expansion

ServiceNow announced Dec. 2 that it has reached an agreement to acquire identity security startup Veza, in a major expansion of the tech giant’s cybersecurity offerings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a report from The Information had pegged the agreement in the vicinity of “at least” $1 billion. Veza has 230 employees. Launched in 2020, Veza specializes in helping organizations to improve their security around access permissions and privileges across SaaS, data platforms, cloud and on-premises environments. Veza raised a $108 million Series D funding round in April. The company has raised a total of $235 million in funding to date. Full Story

Source: CRN

12/04/2025

Synergy ECP Expands Defense & Intelligence Capabilities With NetServices Acquisition

Synergy ECP, a software engineering, cybersecurity and systems engineering services provider, has acquired NetServices, a company offering secure, mission-focused technology services. The Columbia, Md.-based Synergy ECP said Wednesday the deal was backed by private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners, which invested in the company in Oct. 2023. “The addition of NetServices is a tremendous advancement for Synergy ECP,” said Phil Murphy, CEO of Synergy ECP. “NetServices has built a strong reputation for delivering excellence in secure federal IT solutions. Their people, culture, and technical depth align perfectly with our mission of delivering exceptional engineering talent and solving the Nation’s most demanding technical challenges.” Full Story

Source: GovConWire

12/04/2025

Red River Acquires Invictus to Strengthen Cyber and Enterprise Modernization Capabilities

Red River, a technology transformation company specializing in AI-driven cybersecurity and IT modernization solutions for government and enterprise customers, today announced it has acquired Invictus, a mission-focused national security services provider. Invictus is a trusted mission partner with elite cyber, intelligence and enterprise modernization capabilities. With its established platform and experienced team, the company serves as the lead integrator for the Defense Intelligence Agency’s multi-year modernization of the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System environment. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

12/02/2025

Markon Acquires PLEX to Expand Cyber, AI, and Managed Security Capabilities

Markon announced the acquisition of PLEX, a technical powerhouse in cybersecurity, AI, and secure enterprise engineering. This move marks a significant expansion of Markon’s cyber and technology capabilities, reinforcing the firm’s position as a prime partner for mission-focused digital modernization. With over 195 advanced technical certifications, elite client relationships, and deep expertise in agentic AI, zero-trust architecture, ICS cybersecurity, and autonomous threat simulation, PLEX expands Markon’s ability to serve across classified and defense environments. The acquisition of PLEX increased Markon’s total headcount to more than 600, with cyber and technology offerings now accounting for over half of the combined enterprise’s revenue. Press Release

Source: Markon

12/01/2025

Croatian IT firm Infinium acquires UK-based AMR Cybersecurity

Infinum, a leading Croatian IT company for the development and design of digital products, has become the majority owner of AMR CyberSecurity, a British company specializing in cybersecurity. This is Infinum's second acquisition in 2025, after it took over Dutch creative agency Your Majesty earlier this year. AMR CyberSecurity operates primarily in the UK and provides a wide range of cybersecurity services to clients across industries from telecommunications and finance to defence and national security. AMR’s client portfolio includes Zoom, Anglian Water, English Heritage and Premier Lotteries Ireland. Full Story

Source: Vijesti Online

12/01/2025

Irish cybersecurity company Integrity360 acquires South Africa’s Redshift to continue regional growth

Irish cybersecurity company Integrity360 has acquired South Africa-based Redshift, marking its third acquisition in the region since 2024. The latest purchase brings the company’s South African headcount to more than 230 employees. Redshift is a 2015-founded cybersecurity services company based in Johannesburg. The company specialises in testing, as well as cyber-crime investigations, fraud advisory and cyber intelligence among a range of managed services. The purchase adds roughly 50 South African clients, including businesses in finance, banking and telecom sectors into Integrity360’s portfolio. Integrity360 is also gaining 40 employees from Redshift. Full Story

Source: SiliconRepublic

11/25/2025

Allurity expands its European cybersecurity presence by acquiring MSF Partners

Allurity, a European cybersecurity group with a strong presence across the continent, announced the acquisition of MSF Partners (Monti Stampa Furrer & Partners), an expert operational technology (OT) security firm specialized in safeguarding critical business assets and infrastructure, including manufacturing plants, hydro dams, energy generation and mining facilities, and other essential systems that societies rely on. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, with a global reach, MSF Partners brings proven experience in OT security strategy, risk management, and large transformational programs. Allurity employs close to 800 experts and a presence in 18 countries, the group has built one of the strongest cybersecurity footprints in Europe. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

11/20/2025

Redsquid Acquires Cyberseer, Strengthening UK Cybersecurity & Managed Services

Redsquid acquires UK-based cybersecurity provider Cyberseer – marking its fifth acquisition of 2025, uniting IT, cloud and cybersecurity under one roof. The acquisition sees Redsquid, a B Corps-certified technology provider, redefine the MSP model with fully integrated SOC (security operations center), 24/7 MDR (managed detection and response) capability and proprietary automation technology. Founded in 2014 by leaders in advanced threat management, Cyberseer combines cutting-edge machine learning, behavioural analytics, and expert human insight to outsmart cybercriminals. To strengthen its cybersecurity leadership, Adrian Hunt, co-founder and director of Cyberseer, joins Redsquid as Chief Security Officer. Full Story

Source: The Fast Mode

11/19/2025

Amplix Expands Cybersecurity Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of 24By7Security

Amplix, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a national provider of technology advisory services, including strategy, consulting, implementation, and managed services, announced its acquisition of 24By7Security, a cybersecurity consulting and compliance firm. This transaction represents Amplix's twelfth acquisition since forming the platform in 2022, and significantly expands its cybersecurity capabilities, reinforcing the company's ability to support clients in managing evolving security risks and compliance requirements across their entire technology ecosystem. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Coral Springs, Fla., 24By7Security provides a full suite of cybersecurity and compliance solutions. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

11/19/2025

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Chronosphere for $3.35B

Furthering its mission to address the critical data demands of the AI era, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chronosphere, a next-generation observability platform built to scale for the AI era. PAN will acquire Chronosphere for a total consideration of $3.35 billion, to be paid in cash and replacement equity awards, subject to adjustments. Chronosphere reports generating annual recurring revenue ("ARR") of over $160 million as of the end of Sep. 2025, growing ARR triple-digits year-over-year. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in PAN's second half of fiscal 2026. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

11/18/2025

SAFE acquires Balbix to unify AI-native exposure management and cyber risk quantification

Artificial intelligence-based cyber risk management company SAFE Securities Inc. announced that it has acquired cybersecurity posture firm Balbix Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2015, Balbix specializes in artificial intelligence-native cyber risk and exposure management that helps enterprises gain continuous visibility into their attack surface, including cloud, on-premises and third-party assets. Coming into the acquisition, Balbix had raised $100 million in venture capital funding over three rounds, according to data from Tracxn. Full Story

Source: siliconANGLE

11/11/2025

Fortified Health Security Acquires Latitude, Expands Cybersecurity Advisory Capabilities

Fortified Health Security, a Best in KLAS managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity, today announced its acquisition of Latitude Information Security, a healthcare-focused cybersecurity advisory firm known for its expertise in HITRUST CSF, risk assessments, and third-party risk management. This strategic move scaled Fortified’s ability to deliver healthcare advisory and HITRUST services into their portfolio, and well as adds a Philadelphia office to better serve clients in the region. The acquisition will bring Latitude under the Fortified Brand, using the singular name moving forward. Full Story

Source: Healthcare Today

11/07/2025

MorganFranklin Cyber Makes Strategic Acquisition of Lynx Technology Partners

MorganFranklin Cyber, a cybersecurity advisory and managed services firm, announced the strategic acquisition of Lynx Technology Partners, a respected provider of cybersecurity and risk management services. The acquisition represents a meaningful step forward in expanding MorganFranklin Cyber’s capabilities, strengthening its business development engine, and deepening its reach across key markets. Founded in 2009, Lynx Technology Partners has built a reputation for excellence in cybersecurity, compliance, and strategic advisory services. With a growing portfolio spanning cybersecurity, AI, and risk management, MorganFranklin Cyber helps clients solve complex challenges with confidence and clarity. The firm is backed by MC Partners. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

11/07/2025

Hexaware acquires CyberSolve for $66M to strengthen cybersecurity play

Hexaware said it is buying CyberSolve, which specialises in identity access management, for $66 million to bolster its presence in the fast-growing cybersecurity business. The U.S.-based company, founded in 2016, offers consulting and system integration services to its clients and has executed more than 500 implementations in the sector. It provides services in identity management, identity governance, access management, and privileged access control. Of the total deal value, $34.5 million will be paid upfront, while the remaining will be milestone payments subject to certain performance criteria. Full Story

Source: Business Standard

11/04/2025

Yokogawa Acquires Intellisync and WiSNAM, Strengthening Cybersecurity and Grid Management Solutions

Yokogawa Electric Corporation, a Japanese multinational electrical engineering and software company, announced that it has acquired Intellisync, a provider of cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions, and WiSNAM, a developer of advanced grid control and energy management solutions. Both companies will be integrated into BaxEnergy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Yokogawa that provides renewable energy management solutions. This will allow Yokogawa to expand its cybersecurity capabilities and advanced grid control products and elevate its presence in the renewable energy sector through the creation of a digital hub. Full Story

Source: ARC Advisory Group

11/04/2025

Saepio Acquires Ruptura

Saepio, a London, UK-based provider of cybersecurity services and solutions, acquired Ruptura, a Milton Keynes, UK-based offensive security company. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Saepio is a specialist information security service provider focused on optimizing cyber resilience and delivering continual security improvement to the midmarket. The deal will enable Saepio to better serve its clients in testing resilience against cyber threats by bringing Ruptura’s penetration testing into its suite of services. Full Story

Source: FINSMES

11/04/2025

Bugcrowd Acquires Mayhem Security to Bring Human-Augmented AI Automation to Security Testing

Bugcrowd, a leader in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announced the acquisition of Mayhem Security, a pioneer in AI offensive security founded by some of the world's most elite hackers, to advance the next generation of humans-in-the-loop, AI-powered security testing. By combining the ingenuity of its global hacker community with Mayhem's cutting-edge AI platform, Bugcrowd aims to help organizations ship safer software faster, at lower cost, and with greater confidence, while shrinking their attack surface. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

11/03/2025

Zscaler Acquires SPLX To Boost AI Security, Governance

Zscaler announced it has acquired AI security startup SPLX as the zero-trust security vendor expands its platform for protecting GenAI and agentic adoption. Terms of the acquisition of SPLX, which was founded in 2023, were not disclosed. The acquisition of the startup will bring capabilities in AI asset discovery as well as automated red teaming and governance, Zscaler said in a news release. Through the integration of SPLX technologies with Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange, the cybersecurity vendor will be able to “secure the entire AI lifecycle on one platform,” Zscaler Founder and CEO Jay Chaudhry said in a quote included in the release. Full Story

Source: CRN

10/31/2025

Francisco Partners To Buy Jamf for $2.2B

Jamf (NASDAQ: JAMF), the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Francisco Partners (FP) to acquire all the outstanding shares of Jamf. FP will purchase all the outstanding shares of Jamf common stock in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. “Since Jamf’s founding more than 20 years ago, we have made significant strides in advancing our mission to help organizations succeed with Apple,” said John Strosahl, Jamf CEO. “We believe transitioning to a private company will provide greater financial flexibility and strategic alignment to accelerate growth, expand through innovation and M&A, and strengthen our market leadership." Press Release

Source: Businesswire

10/31/2025

SEK acquires Brazil-based Netbr

SEK, a leader in cybersecurity in Latin America, has completed the acquisition of Netbr, a benchmark in Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions in Brazil. The transaction, announced in September and approved by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), strengthens the company's presence in the country and consolidates its position as one of the main players in digital security in the region.The merger adds over 100 highly qualified specialists to SEK's ecosystem, along with a robust client portfolio that includes the 10 largest Brazilian banks, major telecommunications operators, and corporations in strategic sectors. Press Release

Source: bnamericas

10/30/2025

Searchlight Cyber acquires Intangic

UK-based Searchlight Cyber has acquired Intangic, a cyber risk management company known for its data-driven approach to quantifying cyber exposure and financial loss. The move strengthens Searchlight’s position in external cyber risk management by giving enterprises, MSPs, MSSPs, and security teams a more complete way to measure, communicate, and mitigate risk across their extended attack surfaces. By integrating Intangic’s quantification models with Searchlight’s dark web intelligence, the combined solution links external threat data to financial outcomes. Full Story

Source: ChannelE2E

10/30/2025

Keyless to be Acquired by Ping Identity

Ping Identity, a leader in securing digital identities for the world's largest enterprises, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keyless, a London-based innovator in privacy-preserving biometric authentication. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Following completion of the acquisition, Ping Identity intends to integrate Keyless' privacy-preserving biometric authentication—built to work seamlessly across devices, channels, and applications—into the Ping Identity Platform to help enterprises strengthen fraud prevention and user assurance without adding friction to digital experiences. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

10/24/2025

MTX Group Expands AI and Cybersecurity Portfolio With VerifyID.ai Acquisition

MTX Group, a global technology consulting firm, has expanded its footprint in the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity sectors with the company’s acquisition of VerifyID.ai, a digital identity verification platform serving government clients. VerifyID.ai uses AI to establish facial and ID recognition, detecting spoofs and deepfakes while also decentralizing identity verification. The platform supports password-less authentication and multi-factor verification with features such as liveness detection and document integrity analysis, aligned with federal security standards. Dallas, Texas-based MTX said the acquisition will help governments and public institutions deploy secure, efficient and citizen-focused digital identity systems. Full Story

Source: GovConWire

10/22/2025

Dataminr to Acquire ThreatConnect for $290M

Dataminr has announced plans to acquire ThreatConnect, an intelligence management platform, in a deal valued at $290 million. Dataminr said the acquisition aims to deliver artificial intelligence-powered tools to help customers detect threats, rank risks and respond faster. Dataminr will integrate its advanced AI platform for public data with ThreatConnect’s internal data capabilities to establish an agentic AI-driven, client-tailored intelligence platform. The acquisition will combine data from different sources across physical, digital and cyber areas with Dataminr’s AI Agents analyzing internal and external data in real time to deliver context-aware intelligence that aligns with each customer’s needs. Full Story

Source: GovConWire

10/21/2025

Veeam to acquire Securiti for $1.7B+ to accelerate safe AI at scale

Veeam Software Group GmbH today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti Inc. for $1.725 billion, by far the largest purchase made by the company to date. Though Veeam has made many acquisitions under the tenure of Chief Executive Anand Eswaran, this is the first in the security market. As a data protection company, Veeam can be thought of as “security-adjacent,” but now squarely enters the artificial intelligence cybersecurity race. Securiti had raised $156 million from three rounds of funding with major investors, including Mayfield, General Catalyst, Workday Ventures and Capital One Ventures. The $1.725 billion is about three times its last valuation of $575 million. Full Story

Source: siliconANGLE

10/20/2025

Insight Enterprises Australia to acquire Sekuro with intentions to expand in APAC

Insight Enterprises subsidiary, Insight Enterprises Australia Pty Limited, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sekuro. The acquisition was intended to expand Insight’s cybersecurity capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. Sekuro has grown to offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to mitigate cyber risk, including 24/7 managed security services, governance, and risk & compliance (GRC) with a specialisation in Australian government IRAP assessments. Completion of the acquisition is expected early next month. Full Story

Source: Australia Cybersecurity Magazine

10/15/2025

Imprivata Acquires Verosint

Imprivata, a leading provider of access management solutions for healthcare and other mission-critical industries, announced the acquisition of Verosint, a leader in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions. The acquisition represents Imprivata’s latest strategic investment in modernizing enterprise access management with solutions that deliver advanced, frictionless, and passwordless access for every user type, including frontline staff, knowledge workers, and third-party identities, while strengthening security, streamlining compliance, and reducing total cost of ownership. Press Release

Source: GlobeNewswire

10/14/2025

LevelBlue to Acquire Cybereason

LevelBlue, the world’s largest pure-play provider of managed security services, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cybereason, a leading cybersecurity firm known for its advanced Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, elite threat intelligence team, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) capabilities. For clients and strategic partners, the acquisition delivers immediate value with stronger threat detection, faster response, and broader global coverage, all from a single, unified security partner. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

10/09/2025

Nomios acquires Intragen, European leader in identity security

Nomios, a pan-European specialist in cybersecurity services, announced the acquisition of Intragen, an award-winning specialist in the field of Identity and Access Management. The acquisition, supported by Keensight Capital, marks a major milestone in Nomios’ growth strategy and further strengthens its position as the global trusted partner for cybersecurity across Europe. The integration of Intragen further enhances Nomios’ offering with leading expertise in digital identity and privileged access management (PAM). Intragen partners with CyberArk, SailPoint, One Identity and Okta. Press Release

Source: Businesswire

10/08/2025

Kaseya Acquires Leading AI-Powered Email Security Provider INKY

Kaseya, the leading global provider of AI-powered IT and security management software, announced the acquisition of INKY, a pioneer in modern, generative-AI-based email security for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). As part of Kaseya's platform, INKY will become even more powerful with the scale and data of Kaseya's global ecosystem, enabling deeper threat correlation, faster response, and smarter AI-driven insights over time. Together, Kaseya and INKY will redefine how MSPs and IT teams protect users — turning one of the most common attack vectors into a powerful line of defense. Press Release

Source: PR Newswire

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