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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Deals
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| Date | Deal | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | AugmentedCISO raised a seed round | $1.7m | Report on the AugmentedCISO funding round of March 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2022 | Mission Critical Partners acquired Secure HaloAdvisory business for large organisations on danger and keeping systems safe | Undisclosed | Report on Mission Critical Partners buying Secure Halo, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2022 | BlueAlly Technology Solution acquired NetCraftsmenSpecialises in IT consulting and security services | Undisclosed | Report on BlueAlly Technology Solution buying NetCraftsmen, March 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Cynomi raised a seed round | $3.5m | Report on the Cynomi funding round of February 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Infinite Group acquired PratumFirm offering safety of information, handling danger and obeying rules | Undisclosed | Report on Infinite Group buying Pratum, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2022 | Gunnison acquired CenterpointGovernment cybersecurity solutions provider | Undisclosed | Report on Gunnison buying Centerpoint, February 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | BizCarta India raised funding | Undisclosed | Report on the BizCarta India funding round of January 2022 (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2022 | Canon Business Services acquired SatalystMicrosoft cloud and security partner delivering application, security, data and AI work | Undisclosed | Report on Canon Business Services buying Satalyst, January 2022 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Wipro acquired EdgileProvides cybersecurity consulting services | $230m | Report on Wipro buying Edgile, December 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Tesserent acquired Pearson CorporationProvides cybersecurity consulting services | $21.5m | Report on Tesserent buying Pearson Corporation, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Tesserent acquired ClaricentProvides cybersecurity consulting services | $2.8m | Report on Tesserent buying Claricent, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Lee Equity Partners acquired Unlimited TechnologyProvides security systems integration covering physical and network security convergence | Undisclosed | Report on Lee Equity Partners buying Unlimited Technology, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Kroll acquired Security Compass AdvisoryCanadian company offering cloud defence, intrusion testing and adversary simulation | Undisclosed | Report on Kroll buying Security Compass Advisory, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | IBM acquired SXiQAustralian digital transformation services firm covering cloud applications, platforms and cybersecurity | Undisclosed | Report on IBM buying SXiQ, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Cerberus Sentinel acquired Arkavia NetworksChilean cybersecurity consulting and managed services provider | Undisclosed | Report on Cerberus Sentinel buying Arkavia Networks, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | CDW acquired Sirius Computer SolutionsProvides cybersecurity consulting and managed services among other things | $2.5bn | Report on CDW buying Sirius Computer Solutions, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| December 2021 | Acclaim Technical Services acquired Entegra SystemsProvides cyber technology solutions to defense and intelligence agencies | Undisclosed | Report on Acclaim Technical Services buying Entegra Systems, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| November 2021 | BlueHalo acquired AsymmetrikTechnology and analytics firm providing cybersecurity to government organisations | Undisclosed | Report on BlueHalo buying Asymmetrik, November 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2021 | Xperience acquired Green DuckCloud and cybersecurity company with services focused on assessment | Undisclosed | Report on Xperience buying Green Duck, October 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | PwC acquired AvalerisAdvises on cyber defence, focusing on Microsoft identity, security and cloud products | Undisclosed | Report on PwC buying Avaleris, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | HUB Security acquired ComsecOffers training, risk checks, testing and guidance on staying secure | $21m | Report on HUB Security buying Comsec, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| September 2021 | BlueVoyant acquired ConcanonBig data solutions consulting company supporting Splunk security services | Undisclosed | Report on BlueVoyant buying Concanon, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | Nexon Asia Pacific acquired Equate TechnologiesOffers advice and protection against digital threats and business risks | Undisclosed | Report on Nexon Asia Pacific buying Equate Technologies, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | KBR acquired Frazer-Nash ConsultancyOffers engineering, assurance and technology advice, including cyber work | $400m | Report on KBR buying Frazer-Nash Consultancy, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | iVision acquired Carve SystemsWorks on keeping information safe, teaching staff and handling risk | Undisclosed | Report on iVision buying Carve Systems, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| August 2021 | Ekco acquired Ward SolutionsInformation security consultancy offering pentesting, cloud security, risk and incident response | Undisclosed | Report on Ekco buying Ward Solutions, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2021 | EY Australia acquired SecureWorxCybersecurity firm complementing EY Australia capabilities, led by its chief executive | Undisclosed | Report on EY Australia buying SecureWorx, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2021 | Exclusive Networks acquired Ignition TechnologyBritish seller of managed security services and young cyber firms | Undisclosed | Report on Exclusive Networks buying Ignition Technology, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2021 | Deloitte acquired Sentek GlobalSystems engineering and cybersecurity firm mainly serving the US Navy | Undisclosed | Report on Deloitte buying Sentek Global, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| July 2021 | ASGN Incorporated acquired IndraSoft IncDelivers cyber defence and digital change work for US authorities | Undisclosed | Report on ASGN Incorporated buying IndraSoft Inc, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | The Instillery acquired TwoBlackLabsPrivacy consultancy based in New Zealand | Undisclosed | Report on The Instillery buying TwoBlackLabs, June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Pondurance acquired Bearing CybersecuritySpecialises in advisory and assessment services, with a cyber scorecard product | Undisclosed | Report on Pondurance buying Bearing Cybersecurity, June 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | JHNA acquired Technology Security Associates (TSA)Provides cybersecurity, anti-tamper and security systems engineering to government | Undisclosed | Report on JHNA buying Technology Security Associates (TSA), June 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| June 2021 | Accenture Federal Services (AFS) acquired NovettaAdvanced analytics and cybersecurity services for US government organisations | Undisclosed | Report on Accenture Federal Services (AFS) buying Novetta, June 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2021 | ICG acquired 6point6A British firm selling security and technology help to organisations | Undisclosed | Report on ICG buying 6point6, May 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2021 | EPAM Systems acquired White-HatCybersecurity services firm | Undisclosed | Report on EPAM Systems buying White-Hat, May 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| May 2021 | Accenture acquired LinkbynetFrench cloud services provider offering cloud optimisation, transformation and security services | Undisclosed | Report on Accenture buying Linkbynet, May 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| April 2021 | McNally Capital acquired Orbis OperationsProvides physical and cyber security and intelligence services | Undisclosed | Report on McNally Capital buying Orbis Operations, April 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Wipro acquired Ampion | Undisclosed | Report on Wipro buying Ampion, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | TiG acquired ThirdSpaceProvides professional services for Microsoft identity and cybersecurity solutions | Undisclosed | Report on TiG buying ThirdSpace, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Criterion Systems acquired Realm ConsultingContractor for intelligence sector specialising in software, cybersecurity and network engineering | Undisclosed | Report on Criterion Systems buying Realm Consulting, March 2021 (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Copado acquired New ContextServes big firms and public bodies with secure cloud development and operations | Undisclosed | Report on Copado buying New Context, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Alacrinet Consulting Services acquired Chamber’s KeyCarries out security research | Undisclosed | Report on Alacrinet Consulting Services buying Chamber’s Key, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Stone and Chalk acquired AustCyberAustralian cyber security growth network supporting technology company founders | Undisclosed | Report on Stone and Chalk buying AustCyber, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Converge Technology Solutions acquired Accudata SystemsAdvises on technology and joins systems together, covering networks and protection | Undisclosed | Report on Converge Technology Solutions buying Accudata Systems, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Computer Design & Integration (CDI) acquired KintyreSystem integrator for observability, investigation platforms, cloud optimisation and security engineering | Undisclosed | Report on Computer Design & Integration (CDI) buying Kintyre, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Calian Group acquired DapasoftConnects computer systems, runs cloud services and keeps networks safe | $65m | Report on Calian Group buying Dapasoft, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Aprio acquired Syzygy SolutionsThe business advises on online safety and helps firms change how they work | Undisclosed | Report on Aprio buying Syzygy Solutions, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | GMI acquired AlagenCybersecurity services consultancy based in Phoenix, Arizona | Undisclosed | Report on GMI buying Alagen, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | Charterhouse Voice and Data acquired PentesecUK firm providing cybersecurity consultancy and solutions | Undisclosed | Report on Charterhouse Voice and Data buying Pentesec, January 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.