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Security consulting and vCISO acquisitions and funding

155 acquisitions of cybersecurity consulting firms since 2020 and 58 funding rounds since 2022 on record. The most active buyers are Accenture (4), Deloitte (3) and Cerberus Sentinel (3). See the cybersecurity consulting firms in the directory.

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$9.3bnpaid in the 15 acquisitions with a disclosed price
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DateDealAmountSource
January 2024Amplix acquired Go2Trusted advisor guiding IT optimisation and technology spending decisionsUndisclosedReport on Amplix buying Go2, January 2024 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2023Exclusive Networks acquired ConsigasCybersecurity services provider specialising in training and consultingUndisclosedReport on Exclusive Networks buying Consigas, December 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2023SentinelOne acquired Krebs Stamos GroupStrategic risk analysis and advisory services founded by security leadersUndisclosedReport on SentinelOne buying Krebs Stamos Group, November 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2023AMYNA Systems acquired EPL AdvisorsAdvises on planning, dealing with investors, raising money and first dealsUndisclosedReport on AMYNA Systems buying EPL Advisors, November 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
October 2023Redhorse Corporation acquired Allied Associates International (A2I)Cybersecurity and engineering services for the US governmentUndisclosedReport on Redhorse Corporation buying Allied Associates International (A2I), October 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
October 2023MC2 Titanium acquired Trustwave Holdings$205mReport on MC2 Titanium buying Trustwave Holdings, October 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
October 2023Accenture acquired 6point6UK technology consultancy specialising in cybersecurity, cloud and dataUndisclosedReport on Accenture buying 6point6, October 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2023Xalient acquired Integral PartnersUS identity consulting firm helping clients with identity securityUndisclosedReport on Xalient buying Integral Partners, August 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2023ManTech acquired Definitive LogicTechnology consulting and solutions services for US government clientsUndisclosedReport on ManTech buying Definitive Logic, August 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2023Converged Security Solutions acquired Solutions By Design IIFederal contractor for cybersecurity, application development and cloud servicesUndisclosedReport on Converged Security Solutions buying Solutions By Design II, August 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2023Node4 acquired ThreeTwoFourProvides information security services including strategy, risk assessment and governanceUndisclosedReport on Node4 buying ThreeTwoFour, July 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2023EDGE Group acquired EtimadDelivers guarding against digital and physical dangers for state bodiesUndisclosedReport on EDGE Group buying Etimad, July 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2023DC Two acquired Thomas CyberCybersecurity consulting and advisory firm based in AustraliaUndisclosedReport on DC Two buying Thomas Cyber, July 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2023Conscia acquired LifeconGerman consulting specialist providing IT consulting know-howUndisclosedReport on Conscia buying Lifecon, July 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2023Starfish Partners acquired NinjaJobsRecruitment firm placing talent in cybersecurity rolesUndisclosedReport on Starfish Partners buying NinjaJobs, June 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2023Lyvia Group acquired ITSSEnd-to-end cyber security and cloud solutions for large organisationsUndisclosedReport on Lyvia Group buying ITSS, June 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2023GraVoc acquired Security Management Partners (SMP)Helps organisations build information security programmesUndisclosedReport on GraVoc buying Security Management Partners (SMP), June 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2023CyberRisk Alliance acquired LaunchTech CommunicationsPublic relations and communications agency for cybersecurity companiesUndisclosedReport on CyberRisk Alliance buying LaunchTech Communications, June 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2023CBIZ acquired Pivot Point SecurityInformation security consulting firm advising clients on cyber securityUndisclosedReport on CBIZ buying Pivot Point Security, June 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
April 2023Trace3 acquired Set SolutionsFirm advising on digital safety and buying of related goodsUndisclosedReport on Trace3 buying Set Solutions, April 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
April 2023FourNet acquired NowcommCompany delivering online safety, network gear and teamwork toolsUndisclosedReport on FourNet buying Nowcomm, April 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2023Optiv acquired ClearSharkProvides cybersecurity and modernisation technology to federal agenciesUndisclosedReport on Optiv buying ClearShark, March 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2023Rejlers acquired Three KingsFinnish cybersecurity consulting company serving mission-critical environmentsUndisclosedReport on Rejlers buying Three Kings, February 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2023CDW acquired LocusConsulting firm for information security, cloud, networking and infrastructureUndisclosedReport on CDW buying Locus, February 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2023Almond acquired AmossysFrench cybersecurity consulting and evaluation companyUndisclosedReport on Almond buying Amossys, February 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
January 2023Tetra Tech acquired AmyxDelivers IT, security and advisory work to national government bodiesUndisclosedReport on Tetra Tech buying Amyx, January 2023 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2022Heartland Business Systems acquired PratumProvides information security consulting, assessment and SOC servicesUndisclosedReport on Heartland Business Systems buying Pratum, December 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2022Deloitte acquired MakrosCybersecurity consulting firm covering perimeter, cloud security and identity managementUndisclosedReport on Deloitte buying Makros, December 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2022Sopra Steria acquired CS GroupFrench IT services company with cybersecurity capabilities$290mReport on Sopra Steria buying CS Group, November 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2022Edgesource Corporation acquired AuspexGives analysis, digital defence and advisory work to spy agenciesUndisclosedReport on Edgesource Corporation buying Auspex, November 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
October 2022J.S. Held acquired TBG SecurityCybersecurity consultancy offering investigation and security servicesUndisclosedReport on J.S. Held buying TBG Security, October 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
October 2022ASGN acquired Iron Vine SecurityDelivers digital protection work and products to public sector bodiesUndisclosedReport on ASGN buying Iron Vine Security, October 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2022Systems Planning & Analysis acquired MetronStudies data and threats for American federal agenciesUndisclosedReport on Systems Planning & Analysis buying Metron, September 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2022Resourcive acquired Proteus AdvisorsCybersecurity consultancy firmUndisclosedReport on Resourcive buying Proteus Advisors, September 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2022Avocado Consulting acquired Cyberisk AustraliaCybersecurity advisory firmUndisclosedReport on Avocado Consulting buying Cyberisk Australia, September 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2022Plurilock Security acquired Atrion CommunicationsAdvises firms and supplies technology and protection against threats$3.7mReport on Plurilock Security buying Atrion Communications, August 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2022Nettitude acquired ATvanGardeCybersecurity consulting firm offering governance, risk and compliance servicesUndisclosedReport on Nettitude buying ATvanGarde, August 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2022ePlus acquired Future ComGives American businesses online protection products and advice on keeping safeUndisclosedReport on ePlus buying Future Com, July 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2022Crosslake Technologies acquired VantagePointCybersecurity advisory firm covering programme implementation, due diligence and penetration testingUndisclosedReport on Crosslake Technologies buying VantagePoint, July 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2022Atlantic Street Capital acquired Elite Consulting SolutionsAdvises on IT rules and security, then fixes the problems foundUndisclosedReport on Atlantic Street Capital buying Elite Consulting Solutions, July 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2022CyberCX acquired Tracer CloudCloud security professional services firm and multi-cloud specialistUndisclosedReport on CyberCX buying Tracer Cloud, June 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2022Cerberus Sentinel acquired CreatrixA female-led IT and security firm giving protection and identity handling servicesUndisclosedReport on Cerberus Sentinel buying Creatrix, June 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
June 2022Advent One acquired Layer 8 NetworksSmall firm advising on phone systems, networks and network safetyUndisclosedReport on Advent One buying Layer 8 Networks, June 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
May 2022Parsons acquired XatorProvides cybersecurity services to US government agencies$400mReport on Parsons buying Xator, May 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
April 2022ERC acquired Oasis SystemsAdvanced engineering, cybersecurity and technology consulting for aerospace and defenceUndisclosedReport on ERC buying Oasis Systems, April 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2022Mission Critical Partners acquired Secure HaloAdvisory business for large organisations on danger and keeping systems safeUndisclosedReport on Mission Critical Partners buying Secure Halo, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2022BlueAlly Technology Solution acquired NetCraftsmenSpecialises in IT consulting and security servicesUndisclosedReport on BlueAlly Technology Solution buying NetCraftsmen, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2022Infinite Group acquired PratumFirm offering safety of information, handling danger and obeying rulesUndisclosedReport on Infinite Group buying Pratum, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2022Gunnison acquired CenterpointGovernment cybersecurity solutions providerUndisclosedReport on Gunnison buying Centerpoint, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
January 2022Canon Business Services acquired SatalystMicrosoft cloud and security partner delivering application, security, data and AI workUndisclosedReport on Canon Business Services buying Satalyst, January 2022 (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.