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Cybersecurity acquisitions and funding

2,373 acquisitions since 2020 and 2,777 funding rounds since 2022 on record, newest first, each linked to its source. Smaller deals may be missing.

2,373acquisitions
$295.9bnpaid in the 252 acquisitions with a disclosed price
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Deals

Showing 1,951 to 2,000 of 2,373

DateDealCategoryAmountSource
September 2021Cytracom acquired OmniNetOffers wide-area networking run by software plus protection for cloud systemsSASE, SASE and SSEUndisclosedReport on Cytracom buying OmniNet, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Consilio acquired Adecco GroupLegal consulting and eDiscovery business unit of Special CounselIR, Incident responseUndisclosedReport on Consilio buying Adecco Group, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Breakwater Solutions acquired ClairvoyaSpecialises in data governance solutions and data lineageGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on Breakwater Solutions buying Clairvoya, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Booz Allen Hamilton acquired TracepointFirm handling digital evidence gathering and response to breachesIR, Incident responseUndisclosedReport on Booz Allen Hamilton buying Tracepoint, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)
September 2021BlueVoyant acquired ConcanonBig data solutions consulting company supporting Splunk security servicesConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on BlueVoyant buying Concanon, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Bitsight acquired VisibleRiskCyber risk ratings venture assessing organisations' financial exposure to cyber riskTPRM, Third-party risk and security ratingsUndisclosedReport on Bitsight buying VisibleRisk, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Arctic Wolf acquired Habitu8Training platform for security awareness and trainingAwareness training, Security awareness and human riskUndisclosedReport on Arctic Wolf buying Habitu8, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021archTIS acquired CipherpointData security company selling softwareDLP, Data loss prevention$1.4mReport on archTIS buying Cipherpoint, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Akamai Technologies acquired GuardicoreCloud security company with micro-segmentation technologyCWPP, Cloud workload and container security$600mReport on Akamai Technologies buying Guardicore, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021Achieve Partners acquired MetmoxManaged security service providerMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Achieve Partners buying Metmox, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
September 2021ACA Group acquired CatelasElectronic communications surveillance and investigations platform detecting high-risk behaviourUndisclosedReport on ACA Group buying Catelas, September 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021XYPRO acquired HPEWatches over safety and rule-following on Linux systems and SAP HANA databasesUndisclosedReport on XYPRO buying HPE, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Two Six Technologies acquired Trusted ConceptsUndisclosedReport on Two Six Technologies buying Trusted Concepts, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Tesserent acquired Loop SecureOffers cybersecurity solutionsUndisclosedReport on Tesserent buying Loop Secure, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
August 2021Telos acquired Diamond Fortress TechnologiesSpecialises in touchless fingerprint biometrics solutionsIAM, Identity and access managementUndisclosedReport on Telos buying Diamond Fortress Technologies, August 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
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)

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.