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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
December 2021ZeroFox acquired IDXProvides incident response services to organisationsIR, Incident responseUndisclosedReport on ZeroFox buying IDX, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Workiva acquired AuditNetGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on Workiva buying AuditNet, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Wipro acquired EdgileProvides cybersecurity consulting servicesConsulting, Security consulting and vCISO$230mReport on Wipro buying Edgile, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Tesserent acquired Pearson CorporationProvides cybersecurity consulting servicesConsulting, Security consulting and vCISO$21.5mReport on Tesserent buying Pearson Corporation, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Tesserent acquired ClaricentProvides cybersecurity consulting servicesConsulting, Security consulting and vCISO$2.8mReport on Tesserent buying Claricent, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021TeleSign acquired North Atlantic Acquisition CorporationSoftware platform connecting, protecting and defending brands and customers in digital economyFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on TeleSign buying North Atlantic Acquisition Corporation, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Permira acquired MimecastMimecast provides email security and human risk management services for organisations.Email security$5.8bnReport on Permira buying Mimecast, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Orchestra Group acquired NetformxUndisclosedReport on Orchestra Group buying Netformx, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Moody’s acquired PassFortChecks who customers are, signs them up and assesses their riskUndisclosedReport on Moody’s buying PassFort, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Moody’s acquired kompanyAustrian service checking businesses and clients with records that stand up to scrutinyGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on Moody’s buying kompany, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Moody’s acquired 360kompany AGAustrian service checking businesses and clients with records that stand up to scrutinyGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on Moody’s buying 360kompany AG, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Lee Equity Partners acquired Unlimited TechnologyProvides security systems integration covering physical and network security convergenceConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Lee Equity Partners buying Unlimited Technology, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021L&F Acquisition Corp acquired ZeroFoxZeroFox provides external cybersecurity services to discover, validate, and disrupt digital threats.DRP, Digital risk and brand protectionUndisclosedReport on L&F Acquisition Corp buying ZeroFox, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Kroll acquired Security Compass AdvisoryCanadian company offering cloud defence, intrusion testing and adversary simulationConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Kroll buying Security Compass Advisory, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Jumio acquired 4StopGerman business checking company clients, rules and dishonest activityFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on Jumio buying 4Stop, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Intuit acquired ImvisionIsraeli API security company whose technology helps prevent fraudAPI security$50mReport on Intuit buying Imvision, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Impero Software acquired ContentKeeperBlocks harmful websites, tracks usage and guards phones in schoolsDNS securityUndisclosedReport on Impero Software buying ContentKeeper, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021IBM acquired SXiQAustralian digital transformation services firm covering cloud applications, platforms and cybersecurityConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on IBM buying SXiQ, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021GoSecure acquired CovailSpecialises in intelligent security and risk optimisation and automationSOAR, SOAR and security automationUndisclosedReport on GoSecure buying Covail, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Exclusive Networks acquired Networks UnlimitedUndisclosedReport on Exclusive Networks buying Networks Unlimited, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Empire Technologies Risk Management Group (ETRM) acquired GoldMindProvides legal cloud solutionsDLP, Data loss preventionUndisclosedReport on Empire Technologies Risk Management Group (ETRM) buying GoldMind, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Eckoh acquired SyntecProvides secure payment solutionsFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention$41mReport on Eckoh buying Syntec, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021DFIN acquired GuardumAssists organisations in finding, protecting and governing their informationDLP, Data loss preventionUndisclosedReport on DFIN buying Guardum, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021CTSI acquired Star Asset SecurityJoins systems together, watches them, guards premises and runs IT and securityMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on CTSI buying Star Asset Security, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021ComplySci acquired RIA in a BoxSells tools for wealth managers covering rules, cyber defence and daily operationsGRC, GRC and compliance automationUndisclosedReport on ComplySci buying RIA in a Box, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Cloudflare acquired ZarazSecures and speeds up websites by reducing third-party tool impactUndisclosedReport on Cloudflare buying Zaraz, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021ClosingLock acquired SafeWireOffers wire fraud prevention solutions for real estateFraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud preventionUndisclosedReport on ClosingLock buying SafeWire, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Claroty acquired MedigateHealthcare IoT security companyIoT security, IoT, embedded and product security$400mReport on Claroty buying Medigate, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Cerberus Sentinel acquired Arkavia NetworksChilean cybersecurity consulting and managed services providerConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Cerberus Sentinel buying Arkavia Networks, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021CDW acquired Sirius Computer SolutionsProvides cybersecurity consulting and managed services among other thingsConsulting, Security consulting and vCISO$2.5bnReport on CDW buying Sirius Computer Solutions, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Bulletproof Solutions acquired Terminal Exchange SystemsIT security services company serving government and commercial clientsMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Bulletproof Solutions buying Terminal Exchange Systems, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Avast acquired EvernymUS provider of self-sovereign identity solutionsIGA, Identity governance and administrationUndisclosedReport on Avast buying Evernym, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Aqua Security acquired ArgonSoftware development security firmAST, Application security testingUndisclosedReport on Aqua Security buying Argon, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
December 2021Acclaim Technical Services acquired Entegra SystemsProvides cyber technology solutions to defense and intelligence agenciesConsulting, Security consulting and vCISOUndisclosedReport on Acclaim Technical Services buying Entegra Systems, December 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Yaqoob Al Awadhi acquired NGN InternationalManaged security service providerMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Yaqoob Al Awadhi buying NGN International, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Valeo Networks acquired On Time TechManaged service providerMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Valeo Networks buying On Time Tech, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Team Cymru acquired AmplicyProvides threat surface managementASM, Attack surface managementUndisclosedReport on Team Cymru buying Amplicy, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Sift acquired KeylessProvides passwordless and multi-factor authenticationMFA, MFA and passwordless authenticationUndisclosedReport on Sift buying Keyless, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Sesa acquired DatefDelivers cloud and security help such as finding and answering threatsMDR, Managed detection and responseUndisclosedReport on Sesa buying Datef, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021SecureAuth acquired AccepttoProvides risk-based continuous authentication platformMFA, MFA and passwordless authenticationUndisclosedReport on SecureAuth buying Acceptto, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Schwarz Group acquired XM CyberXM Cyber provides a platform for continuous exposure management across hybrid environments.ASM, Attack surface management$700mReport on Schwarz Group buying XM Cyber, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Recovery Point Systems acquired GeminareKeeps firms running when systems fail, protecting information and restoring operationsBackup, Backup and cyber recoveryUndisclosedReport on Recovery Point Systems buying Geminare, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Outpost24 acquired SpecopsOffers tools for managing passwords and checking who users arePassword managersUndisclosedReport on Outpost24 buying Specops, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Open Text Corporation acquired ZixEmail security companyEmail security$860mReport on Open Text Corporation buying Zix, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Open Text Corporation acquired BricataNetwork detection and response firmNDR, Network detection and responseUndisclosedReport on Open Text Corporation buying Bricata, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Meriplex acquired Optimum NetworkingProvides managed IT and cybersecurity servicesMSSP, Managed security servicesUndisclosedReport on Meriplex buying Optimum Networking, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021ManTech acquired Gryphon Technologies$350mReport on ManTech buying Gryphon Technologies, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Lacework acquired SolubleCloud infrastructure management firm specialising in infrastructure as codeCNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM)UndisclosedReport on Lacework buying Soluble, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Kerv acquired GyrocomNetwork and security integrator specialising in SD-WAN, managed networks and SASESASE, SASE and SSEUndisclosedReport on Kerv buying Gyrocom, November 2021 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab)
November 2021Immersive Labs acquired Snap LabsCreates spaces for cyber training, study and showing toolsAwareness training, Security awareness and human riskUndisclosedReport on Immersive Labs buying Snap Labs, November 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.