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Cybersecurity acquisitions and funding

2,371 acquisitions since 2020 and 2,777 funding rounds since 2022 on record, newest first, each linked to its source. Smaller deals may be missing.

413acquisitions
0funding rounds
$62.4bnpaid in the 72 acquisitions with a disclosed price
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Deals

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DateDealCategoryAmountSource
August 2021Sophos acquired RefactrProvides a DevSecOps automation platformUndisclosedReport on Sophos buying Refactr, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021SilverSky acquired Advanced Computer Solutions GroupProvides cybersecurity solutions to educational institutions and other organisationsMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on SilverSky buying Advanced Computer Solutions Group, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021SGT Capital acquired UtimacoUtimaco provides hardware security modules, encryption, and key management for data protection and critical infrastructure.Encryption, Encryption and key managementUndisclosedReport on SGT Capital buying Utimaco, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021RubinBrown acquired Liberty Technology AdvisorsUndisclosedReport on RubinBrown buying Liberty Technology Advisors, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Qualys acquired TotalCloudTool for managing cloud tasks and building automation without coding, covering security and rulesCNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM)UndisclosedReport on Qualys buying TotalCloud, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021OwnBackup acquired RevCultWorks on keeping Salesforce systems safe and properly controlledSSPM, SaaS securityUndisclosedReport on OwnBackup buying RevCult, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Otava acquired NewCloud NetworksSpecialises in cloud solutions including managed security servicesMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Otava buying NewCloud Networks, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Okta acquired atSpokeWorkplace operations platform with access request workflow capabilityIGA, Identity governance and administration$90mReport on Okta buying atSpoke, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
August 2021NortonLifeLock acquired AvastConsumer cybersecurity companyEPP, Endpoint protection and antivirusUndisclosedReport on NortonLifeLock buying Avast, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Nexon Asia Pacific acquired Equate TechnologiesOffers advice and protection against digital threats and business risksConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Nexon Asia Pacific buying Equate Technologies, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Meriplex acquired GNT SolutionsManaged service provider based in CaliforniaMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Meriplex buying GNT Solutions, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Mandiant acquired IntrigueGives companies technology to map their attack surfaceASM, Attack surface managementUndisclosedReport on Mandiant buying Intrigue, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021LexisNexis Risk Solutions acquired TruNarrativeOffers a cloud system to spot and stop financial crimeFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on LexisNexis Risk Solutions buying TruNarrative, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021KBR acquired Frazer-Nash ConsultancyOffers engineering, assurance and technology advice, including cyber workConsulting, Security consulting and vCISO$400mReport on KBR buying Frazer-Nash Consultancy, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021iVision acquired Carve SystemsWorks on keeping information safe, teaching staff and handling riskConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on iVision buying Carve Systems, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Ivanti Wavelink acquired WIIO GroupUndisclosedReport on Ivanti Wavelink buying WIIO Group, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Ivanti acquired RiskSenseOffers vulnerability management and risk-based prioritisation softwareVulnerability managementUndisclosedReport on Ivanti buying RiskSense, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021HackerU acquired CybintProvides SaaS cyber education and digital skills trainingAwareness training, Security awareness and human risk$50mReport on HackerU buying Cybint, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021GoVanguard acquired Gotham SecurityProvides red-teaming and penetration testing servicesPen testing, Penetration testingUndisclosedReport on GoVanguard buying Gotham Security, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Feedzai acquired RevelockOffers behavioural biometrics platform for digital identity and fraud detectionFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on Feedzai buying Revelock, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Extreme Networks acquired InfovistaProvides SD-WAN connectivity and security as a cloud-managed serviceSASE, SASE and SSE$73mReport on Extreme Networks buying Infovista, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Elastic acquired CmdProvides runtime security for cloud infrastructureCWPP, Cloud workload and container securityUndisclosedReport on Elastic buying Cmd, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Elastic acquired build.securityLets firms apply rules about who may reach cloud resourcesCWPP, Cloud workload and container securityUndisclosedReport on Elastic buying build.security, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Ekco acquired Ward SolutionsInformation security consultancy offering pentesting, cloud security, risk and incident responseConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Ekco buying Ward Solutions, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Deloitte acquired Applied Engineering SolutionsThe arm of Applied Engineering Solutions dealing with factory cyber protectionOT security, OT and ICS securityUndisclosedReport on Deloitte buying Applied Engineering Solutions, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021DarkPulse acquired OptilanProvides security and communications systems including cyber and physicalUndisclosedReport on DarkPulse buying Optilan, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Crossword Cybersecurity acquired Stega UKThreat intelligence and monitoring company based in the UKThreat intel, Threat intelligence$2.5mReport on Crossword Cybersecurity buying Stega UK, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Chess acquired ArmadilloOffers intrusion testing, weakness checks and simulated attacksPen testing, Penetration testingUndisclosedReport on Chess buying Armadillo, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Checkmarx acquired DusticoBuilds tools that spot tampered code packages in supply chainsSCA, Software supply chain and SBOMUndisclosedReport on Checkmarx buying Dustico, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Check Point acquired AvananProvides cloud email security solutionsEmail securityUndisclosedReport on Check Point buying Avanan, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Cerberus Sentinel acquired VelocITDelivers ongoing services and plans to centre on combined risk workMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Cerberus Sentinel buying VelocIT, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021CDW Corporation acquired Focal Point Data RiskSpecialises in data risk managementGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on CDW Corporation buying Focal Point Data Risk, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)
August 2021BreachQuest acquired Rendition InfosecWorks on digital evidence, breach handling, checks and finding weaknessesIR, Incident responseUndisclosedReport on BreachQuest buying Rendition Infosec, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021BlueHalo acquired Intelligent AutomationUndisclosedReport on BlueHalo buying Intelligent Automation, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Zimperium acquired whiteCryptionProvides privileged access management solutionsPAM, Privileged access managementUndisclosedReport on Zimperium buying whiteCryption, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021ZeroFox acquired VigilanteSpecialises in dark web threat intelligenceThreat intel, Threat intelligenceUndisclosedReport on ZeroFox buying Vigilante, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)
July 2021View, Inc acquired IoTiumRuns secure cloud-based networks linking everyday devicesIoT security, IoT, embedded and product securityUndisclosedReport on View, Inc buying IoTium, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Telefónica Tech acquired Cancom UK&I$470mReport on Telefónica Tech buying Cancom UK&I, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Sysdig acquired ApolicyProvides infrastructure as code security for cloud environmentsCNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM)UndisclosedReport on Sysdig buying Apolicy, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Symphony Technology Group acquired McAfee EnterpriseCybersecurity firm focused on threat detection and response using machine learningEDR, EDR and XDR$4bnReport on Symphony Technology Group buying McAfee Enterprise, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Swiss Post acquired TresoritSecure file sharing company for encrypted data transferUndisclosedReport on Swiss Post buying Tresorit, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Sophos acquired Capsule8Linux protection for servers and containers, runtime detection and responseCWPP, Cloud workload and container securityUndisclosedReport on Sophos buying Capsule8, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Sophos acquired BraintraceCybersecurity provider selling network detection and response technologyNDR, Network detection and responseUndisclosedReport on Sophos buying Braintrace, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Rapid7 acquired IntsightsThreat intelligence startup whose technology feeds extended detection and responseThreat intel, Threat intelligence$335mReport on Rapid7 buying Intsights, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021PSI acquired ProSphere TekUndisclosedReport on PSI buying ProSphere Tek, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Pixel Holdco acquired CyphraNorthern Irish firm selling cybersecurity solutions and servicesUndisclosedReport on Pixel Holdco buying Cyphra, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Patria Investments acquired NeoSecureCybersecurity firm operating across several South American countriesUndisclosedReport on Patria Investments buying NeoSecure, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Outpost24 acquired BluelivSpanish firm providing threat intelligence to monitor the threat landscapeThreat intel, Threat intelligenceUndisclosedReport on Outpost24 buying Blueliv, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021OPSWAT acquired Bayshore NetworksProvides industrial cybersecurity products for operational technology environmentsOT security, OT and ICS securityUndisclosedReport on OPSWAT buying Bayshore Networks, July 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
July 2021Onegini acquired iWelcomeProvides consumer identity and access management solutionsCIAM, Customer identityUndisclosedReport on Onegini buying iWelcome, July 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.