MSSP acquisitions and funding
336 acquisitions of managed security service providers since 2020 and 130 funding rounds since 2022 on record. The most active buyers are Accenture (8), Meriplex (8) and Magna5 (7). See the managed security service providers in the directory.
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Deals
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| Date | Deal | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Rimstorm acquired Elevative NetworksRuns clients' computer systems and keeps them safe from online threats | Undisclosed | Report on Rimstorm buying Elevative Networks, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2022 | Omega Systems acquired ACE ITOffers technology help such as danger control, checks, intrusion testing and message protection | Undisclosed | Report on Omega Systems buying ACE IT, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2022 | Meriplex acquired Cyberian TechnologiesDelivers outsourced technology and cyber protection to companies | Undisclosed | Report on Meriplex buying Cyberian Technologies, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2022 | Airiam acquired SyntervisionProvides IT and cybersecurity services to businesses | Undisclosed | Report on Airiam buying Syntervision, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2022 | ADACOM acquired NetbullSupplies a broad selection of outsourced cyber protection offerings | $6.6m | Report on ADACOM buying Netbull, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2022 | Xperience acquired RiverliteEnglish cybersecurity firm offering cloud and cybersecurity capabilities | Undisclosed | Report on Xperience buying Riverlite, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2022 | Sourcepass acquired Suite3IT and cybersecurity solutions provider with support and SOC services | Undisclosed | Report on Sourcepass buying Suite3, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2022 | Magna5 acquired TCG Network ServicesProvides managed IT and cybersecurity services to organisations | Undisclosed | Report on Magna5 buying TCG Network Services, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Vodafone acquired DEFENDProvides managed security services to businesses | Undisclosed | Report on Vodafone buying DEFEND, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Integrity360 acquired CaretowerUK-based managed security services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Integrity360 buying Caretower, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Foresite Cybersecurity acquired Cyber LanternProvides unified security management to small businesses, local governments and MSPs | Undisclosed | Report on Foresite Cybersecurity buying Cyber Lantern, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | CyberCX acquired Cyber Research NZManaged security services provider with SOC capabilities | Undisclosed | Report on CyberCX buying Cyber Research NZ, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | VC3 acquired CW TechnologyIT management services provider offering cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on VC3 buying CW Technology, January 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | VC3 acquired CompuVision SystemsManaged services provider offering IT management and cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on VC3 buying CompuVision Systems, January 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | Thrive acquired InCare TechnologiesManaged services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Thrive buying InCare Technologies, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | SilverSky acquired CygilantProvides cybersecurity as a service | Undisclosed | Report on SilverSky buying Cygilant, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | PSP Capital acquired NtivaFirm running tech systems, guarding them, advising, plus cloud and telecoms | Undisclosed | Report on PSP Capital buying Ntiva, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | Netrix acquired BTB SecurityFirm working on keeping networks safe and examining digital evidence | Undisclosed | Report on Netrix buying BTB Security, January 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | ConvergeOne acquired Integration PartnersProvides IT services engineering and managed cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on ConvergeOne buying Integration Partners, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | Cerberus Sentinel acquired True Digital SecurityRuns a security operations centre and provides other cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on Cerberus Sentinel buying True Digital Security, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | Centaris acquired VisiComManaged service provider offering virtual CIO and cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on Centaris buying VisiCom, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | CTSI acquired Star Asset SecurityJoins systems together, watches them, guards premises and runs IT and security | Undisclosed | Report on CTSI buying Star Asset Security, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Bulletproof Solutions acquired Terminal Exchange SystemsIT security services company serving government and commercial clients | Undisclosed | Report on Bulletproof Solutions buying Terminal Exchange Systems, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Yaqoob Al Awadhi acquired NGN InternationalManaged security service provider | Undisclosed | Report on Yaqoob Al Awadhi buying NGN International, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Valeo Networks acquired On Time TechManaged service provider | Undisclosed | Report on Valeo Networks buying On Time Tech, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Meriplex acquired Optimum NetworkingProvides managed IT and cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on Meriplex buying Optimum Networking, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | IK Partners acquired TruesecProvides cybersecurity services including risk assessments, penetration testing and threat detection | Undisclosed | Report on IK Partners buying Truesec, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Cipherpoint acquired Virtual Information Technology Pty Limited (VIT Cyber Security)Australian provider of managed IT and security solutions | $1m | Report on Cipherpoint buying Virtual Information Technology Pty Limited (VIT Cyber Security), November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Celcom Axiata Berhad acquired BridgenetMalaysian provider of IT and managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Celcom Axiata Berhad buying Bridgenet, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | Buchanan & Edwards acquired RenXTechProvides cybersecurity and technical analysis services to the US government | Undisclosed | Report on Buchanan & Edwards buying RenXTech, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2021 | WidePoint acquired IT AuthoritiesManaged service provider, managed security service provider and cloud service provider | Undisclosed | Report on WidePoint buying IT Authorities, October 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2021 | SystemLabs acquired RedCoinCybersecurity firm offering security services and products | Undisclosed | Report on SystemLabs buying RedCoin, October 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2021 | Deloitte acquired Sliced TechRuns secure cloud services for government bodies | Undisclosed | Report on Deloitte buying Sliced Tech, October 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2021 | Cerberus Cyber Sentinel acquired RED74Managed security services provider focused on integrated risk managed services | Undisclosed | Report on Cerberus Cyber Sentinel buying RED74, October 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | Orro acquired eSecureA managed security services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Orro buying eSecure, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | Nexon Asia Pacific acquired Veridian SolutionsProvides contact centre, cloud and security services | Undisclosed | Report on Nexon Asia Pacific buying Veridian Solutions, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | Millennia Technologies acquired Fusion ITA cybersecurity firm and managed security services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Millennia Technologies buying Fusion IT, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | Achieve Partners acquired MetmoxManaged security service provider | Undisclosed | Report on Achieve Partners buying Metmox, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | SilverSky acquired Advanced Computer Solutions GroupProvides cybersecurity solutions to educational institutions and other organisations | Undisclosed | Report on SilverSky buying Advanced Computer Solutions Group, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | Otava acquired NewCloud NetworksSpecialises in cloud solutions including managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Otava buying NewCloud Networks, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | Meriplex acquired GNT SolutionsManaged service provider based in California | Undisclosed | Report on Meriplex buying GNT Solutions, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | Cerberus Sentinel acquired VelocITDelivers ongoing services and plans to centre on combined risk work | Undisclosed | Report on Cerberus Sentinel buying VelocIT, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2021 | BEK Communications Cooperative acquired CyberNet SecurityA cybersecurity firm offering security services | Undisclosed | Report on BEK Communications Cooperative buying CyberNet Security, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Versar acquired BayFirst SolutionsGives US authorities help with networks, cyber defence and intelligence | Undisclosed | Report on Versar buying BayFirst Solutions, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Thrive acquired ONIUK data centre services provider that also offers cybersecurity services | Undisclosed | Report on Thrive buying ONI, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Kordia acquired SecOps NZManaged security services provider based in New Zealand | Undisclosed | Report on Kordia buying SecOps NZ, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Evergreen Services Group acquired VirtualArmorManaged security services provider whose operating assets were acquired | Undisclosed | Report on Evergreen Services Group buying VirtualArmor, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Cerberus Sentinel acquired Ground Control ITManaged security services provider based in Arizona | Undisclosed | Report on Cerberus Sentinel buying Ground Control IT, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Accenture acquired SentorSwedish cyber defence and managed security services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Accenture buying Sentor, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2021 | Intuity Technologies acquired myITdepartmentManaged IT services provider delivering desktop to data centre support | Undisclosed | Report on Intuity Technologies buying myITdepartment, May 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Each Report link goes to the announcement or story the source cites, and the via link to the round-up or newsletter issue. Amounts are in US dollars. The category is what the bought or funded company sells.