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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 2,151 to 2,200 of 2,373

DateDealCategoryAmountSource
March 2021RingCentral acquired KinditeDevelops cryptographic technologies reducing security and privacy risks in the cloudEncryption, Encryption and key managementUndisclosedReport on RingCentral buying Kindite, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Relay Medical Corp acquired Cybeats TechnologiesIoT cybersecurity firm helping make connected devices more secureIoT security, IoT, embedded and product security$7.2mReport on Relay Medical Corp buying Cybeats Technologies, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Recorded Future acquired Gemini AdvisoryA fraud analytics startup for finance and payment firmsFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention$52mReport on Recorded Future buying Gemini Advisory, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021QOMPLX acquired SentarDelivers cyber intelligence, analytics and operations for national safetyThreat intel, Threat intelligenceUndisclosedReport on QOMPLX buying Sentar, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)
March 2021QOMPLX acquired Hyperion GrayCyber intelligence firm with cybersecurity and OSINT expertiseOSINT, OSINT toolsUndisclosedReport on QOMPLX buying Hyperion Gray, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Plurilock Security acquired Aurora Systems ConsultingSells cyber security goods and work to firms and state bodiesMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Plurilock Security buying Aurora Systems Consulting, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Pindrop acquired Next CallerProvides call verification and fraud detection for enterprisesFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on Pindrop buying Next Caller, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Okta acquired Auth0Auth0 provides authentication and authorization services for applications and AI agents.CIAM, Customer identity$6.5bnReport on Okta buying Auth0, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Netwrix acquired ANIXISSoftware helping administrators manage and enforce password policiesPassword managersUndisclosedReport on Netwrix buying ANIXIS, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Meriplex acquired HBR TechnologiesManaged services provider offering managed cybersecurity and ITMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Meriplex buying HBR Technologies, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Lookout acquired CipherCloudSpecialises in Secure Access Service EdgeSASE, SASE and SSEUndisclosedReport on Lookout buying CipherCloud, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Kroll acquired RedscanCybersecurity company with a security operations centre and extended detection and responseEDR, EDR and XDRUndisclosedReport on Kroll buying Redscan, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)
March 2021KnowBe4 acquired MediaPROTeaches staff how to keep information safe and privateAwareness training, Security awareness and human riskUndisclosedReport on KnowBe4 buying MediaPRO, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Kape acquired Webselenese$150mReport on Kape buying Webselenese, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Jamf acquired cmdSecurityMakes software that keeps Apple computers safe and meets rulesEPP, Endpoint protection and antivirusUndisclosedReport on Jamf buying cmdSecurity, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021IronNet Cybersecurity acquired LGL Systems AcquisitionCollective defence and network detection and response providerNDR, Network detection and responseUndisclosedReport on IronNet Cybersecurity buying LGL Systems Acquisition, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021IDnow acquired identity Trust ManagementSupplies ways to prove who people are, both online and in personIGA, Identity governance and administrationUndisclosedReport on IDnow buying identity Trust Management, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Hornetsecurity acquired ZerospamGuards email for smaller companies using cloud based toolsEmail securityUndisclosedReport on Hornetsecurity buying Zerospam, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Fortinet acquired ShieldXSpecialises in cloud and network securityCNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM)UndisclosedReport on Fortinet buying ShieldX, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Datto acquired BitDamProvides threat detection and protection for email and collaboration toolsEmail securityUndisclosedReport on Datto buying BitDam, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Criterion Systems acquired Realm ConsultingContractor for intelligence sector specialising in software, cybersecurity and network engineeringConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Criterion Systems buying Realm Consulting, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Copado acquired New ContextServes big firms and public bodies with secure cloud development and operationsConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Copado buying New Context, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Claranet acquired ID GroupUndisclosedReport on Claranet buying ID Group, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021CFC acquired Insane TechnologiesProvides cybersecurity and incident response servicesIR, Incident responseUndisclosedReport on CFC buying Insane Technologies, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Bluff Point Associates acquired True North NetworksProvides managed security servicesMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Bluff Point Associates buying True North Networks, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems acquired Conformance TechnologiesAssesses and monitors risk and compliance for small businessesGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems buying Conformance Technologies, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Alacrinet Consulting Services acquired Chamber’s KeyCarries out security researchConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Alacrinet Consulting Services buying Chamber’s Key, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
March 2021Acronis acquired SynapsysProvides African IT channel with access to cyber protection solutionsUndisclosedReport on Acronis buying Synapsys, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021WISeKey acquired aragoUndisclosedReport on WISeKey buying arago, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Westcoast acquired Beyond EncryptionProvides email and communication security productsEmail securityUndisclosedReport on Westcoast buying Beyond Encryption, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021The Carlyle Group acquired Two Six LabsSupplies data analysis and digital defence work to American state agenciesMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on The Carlyle Group buying Two Six Labs, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021The Carlyle Group acquired IST ResearchUndisclosedReport on The Carlyle Group buying IST Research, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Tenable acquired AlsidSpecialises in Active Directory securityITDR, Identity threat detection and response$98mReport on Tenable buying Alsid, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Stone and Chalk acquired AustCyberAustralian cyber security growth network supporting technology company foundersConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Stone and Chalk buying AustCyber, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Sontiq acquired CyberscoutProvides cyber products and services tailored for the insurance industryFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on Sontiq buying Cyberscout, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Serco acquired Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB)$300mReport on Serco buying Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB), February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021SentinelOne acquired ScalyrLog management startup for ingesting and correlating dataData pipelines, Security data pipelines$155mReport on SentinelOne buying Scalyr, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021SailPoint acquired IntelloLets firms find, run and protect their online software toolsSSPM, SaaS securityUndisclosedReport on SailPoint buying Intello, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Proofpoint acquired InteliSecureData loss protection firmDLP, Data loss prevention$62.5mReport on Proofpoint buying InteliSecure, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Palo Alto Networks acquired BridgecrewIt offers a cloud protection service built from written rulesCNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM)$156mReport on Palo Alto Networks buying Bridgecrew, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Landis+Gyr acquired RheboThe firm works on keeping factories safe and their machinery runningOT security, OT and ICS securityUndisclosedReport on Landis+Gyr buying Rhebo, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Kaseya acquired RocketCyberProvides a managed security operations centre platformMDR, Managed detection and responseUndisclosedReport on Kaseya buying RocketCyber, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021IntelliGenesis acquired CybatiWorksProvides cyber-physical training and emulation for critical infrastructure and ICSUndisclosedReport on IntelliGenesis buying CybatiWorks, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021IntelliBridge acquired AlethixUndisclosedReport on IntelliBridge buying Alethix, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021HelpSystems acquired Digital DefenseIt offers ways to judge dangers and handle weak points in systemsVulnerability managementUndisclosedReport on HelpSystems buying Digital Defense, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Guardforce AI acquired Handshake NetworkingA firm in Hong Kong that tests systems by trying to break inPen testing, Penetration testingUndisclosedReport on Guardforce AI buying Handshake Networking, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Green Cloud Technologies acquired Cascade DefenseA firm that runs the whole of a client's security for themMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Green Cloud Technologies buying Cascade Defense, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Flashtalking acquired Protected MediaThe company works on stopping and spotting fake advert clicksFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on Flashtalking buying Protected Media, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Datadog acquired SqreenProtects enterprises against application level attacksSSPM, SaaS securityUndisclosedReport on Datadog buying Sqreen, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
February 2021Data443 Risk Mitigation acquired ArcMailProvides a platform for archiving dataBackup, Backup and cyber recoveryUndisclosedReport on Data443 Risk Mitigation buying ArcMail, February 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.