| March 2021 | IronNet Cybersecurity acquired LGL Systems AcquisitionCollective defence and network detection and response provider | NDR, Network detection and response | Undisclosed | Report on IronNet Cybersecurity buying LGL Systems Acquisition, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | IDnow acquired identity Trust ManagementSupplies ways to prove who people are, both online and in person | IGA, Identity governance and administration | Undisclosed | Report on IDnow buying identity Trust Management, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Hornetsecurity acquired ZerospamGuards email for smaller companies using cloud based tools | Email security | Undisclosed | Report on Hornetsecurity buying Zerospam, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Fortinet acquired ShieldXSpecialises in cloud and network security | CNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM) | Undisclosed | Report on Fortinet buying ShieldX, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Datto acquired BitDamProvides threat detection and protection for email and collaboration tools | Email security | Undisclosed | Report on Datto buying BitDam, 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | Undisclosed | Report on Copado buying New Context, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Claranet acquired ID Group | | Undisclosed | Report on Claranet buying ID Group, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | CFC acquired Insane TechnologiesProvides cybersecurity and incident response services | IR, Incident response | Undisclosed | Report on CFC buying Insane Technologies, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Bluff Point Associates acquired True North NetworksProvides managed security services | MSSP, Managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Bluff Point Associates buying True North Networks, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems acquired Conformance TechnologiesAssesses and monitors risk and compliance for small businesses | GRC, GRC and compliance automation | Undisclosed | Report on Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems buying Conformance Technologies, 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | Undisclosed | Report on Alacrinet Consulting Services buying Chamber’s Key, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| March 2021 | Acronis acquired SynapsysProvides African IT channel with access to cyber protection solutions | | Undisclosed | Report on Acronis buying Synapsys, March 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | WISeKey acquired arago | | Undisclosed | Report on WISeKey buying arago, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Westcoast acquired Beyond EncryptionProvides email and communication security products | Email security | Undisclosed | Report on Westcoast buying Beyond Encryption, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | The Carlyle Group acquired Two Six LabsSupplies data analysis and digital defence work to American state agencies | MSSP, Managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on The Carlyle Group buying Two Six Labs, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | The Carlyle Group acquired IST Research | | Undisclosed | Report on The Carlyle Group buying IST Research, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Tenable acquired AlsidSpecialises in Active Directory security | ITDR, Identity threat detection and response | $98m | Report on Tenable buying Alsid, February 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | Undisclosed | Report on Stone and Chalk buying AustCyber, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Sontiq acquired CyberscoutProvides cyber products and services tailored for the insurance industry | Fraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention | Undisclosed | Report on Sontiq buying Cyberscout, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Serco acquired Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB) | | $300m | Report on Serco buying Whitney, Bradley & Brown (WBB), February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | SentinelOne acquired ScalyrLog management startup for ingesting and correlating data | Data pipelines, Security data pipelines | $155m | Report on SentinelOne buying Scalyr, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | SailPoint acquired IntelloLets firms find, run and protect their online software tools | SSPM, SaaS security | Undisclosed | Report on SailPoint buying Intello, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Proofpoint acquired InteliSecureData loss protection firm | DLP, Data loss prevention | $62.5m | Report on Proofpoint buying InteliSecure, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Palo Alto Networks acquired BridgecrewIt offers a cloud protection service built from written rules | CNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM) | $156m | Report on Palo Alto Networks buying Bridgecrew, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Landis+Gyr acquired RheboThe firm works on keeping factories safe and their machinery running | OT security, OT and ICS security | Undisclosed | Report on Landis+Gyr buying Rhebo, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Kaseya acquired RocketCyberProvides a managed security operations centre platform | MDR, Managed detection and response | Undisclosed | Report on Kaseya buying RocketCyber, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | IntelliGenesis acquired CybatiWorksProvides cyber-physical training and emulation for critical infrastructure and ICS | | Undisclosed | Report on IntelliGenesis buying CybatiWorks, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | IntelliBridge acquired Alethix | | Undisclosed | Report on IntelliBridge buying Alethix, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | HelpSystems acquired Digital DefenseIt offers ways to judge dangers and handle weak points in systems | Vulnerability management | Undisclosed | Report on HelpSystems buying Digital Defense, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Guardforce AI acquired Handshake NetworkingA firm in Hong Kong that tests systems by trying to break in | Pen testing, Penetration testing | Undisclosed | Report on Guardforce AI buying Handshake Networking, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Green Cloud Technologies acquired Cascade DefenseA firm that runs the whole of a client's security for them | MSSP, Managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Green Cloud Technologies buying Cascade Defense, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Flashtalking acquired Protected MediaThe company works on stopping and spotting fake advert clicks | Fraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention | Undisclosed | Report on Flashtalking buying Protected Media, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Datadog acquired SqreenProtects enterprises against application level attacks | SSPM, SaaS security | Undisclosed | Report on Datadog buying Sqreen, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Data443 Risk Mitigation acquired ArcMailProvides a platform for archiving data | Backup, Backup and cyber recovery | Undisclosed | Report on Data443 Risk Mitigation buying ArcMail, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | CrowdStrike acquired HumioEarly-stage log analytics firm | Data pipelines, Security data pipelines | $400m | Report on CrowdStrike buying Humio, 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | $65m | Report on Calian Group buying Dapasoft, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Arcserve acquired StorageCraftProvides data management, storage and protection solutions | Backup, Backup and cyber recovery | Undisclosed | Report on Arcserve buying StorageCraft, 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 | Consulting, Security consulting and vCISO | Undisclosed | Report on Aprio buying Syzygy Solutions, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Applied Insight acquired Bridges IncIt gives spy agencies online defence, network building and large data analysis | MSSP, Managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Applied Insight buying Bridges Inc, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Apax Partners acquired Herjavec GroupSecurity firm founded in 2003, now a managed security services provider | MSSP, Managed security services | Undisclosed | Report on Apax Partners buying Herjavec Group, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | Akamai Technologies acquired InverseHelps organisations identify IoT, mobile and other device types | IoT security, IoT, embedded and product security | Undisclosed | Report on Akamai Technologies buying Inverse, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| February 2021 | AdaCore acquired ComponolitThe business makes code parts and proof tools for dependable computer systems | | Undisclosed | Report on AdaCore buying Componolit, February 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | WebARX acquired ThreatPressWordPress security company running a free vulnerability database | Vulnerability management | Undisclosed | Report on WebARX buying ThreatPress, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | TPG Capital acquired CentrifyProvides privileged access management solutions | PAM, Privileged access management | Undisclosed | Report on TPG Capital buying Centrify, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | Sysnet Global Solutions acquired NuArxIt handles card payment rules, outsourced defence and modernisation for shops | | Undisclosed | Report on Sysnet Global Solutions buying NuArx, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | Snyk acquired ManifoldHelps developers build and automate workflows on Snyk's platform | | Undisclosed | Report on Snyk buying Manifold, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) |
| January 2021 | Rapid7 acquired AlcideIsraeli firm providing security for Kubernetes container environments | CWPP, Cloud workload and container security | $50m | Report on Rapid7 buying Alcide, January 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |