cybersecurity
Thoma Bravo Acquires SailPoint for $6.9B
SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SAIL), the leader in enterprise identity security, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement […]
Cyber Executive Moves: Beazley, Dragos, Alteryx
Expel and Alteryx nab new CISOs. Two insurance companies gain new cybersecurity professionals. Insurance company Beazley appointed Christian Taube as […]
HelpSystems Acquires Terranova Security
HelpSystems announced today the acquisition of Terranova Security, a leader in global phishing simulation and security awareness training. Available in […]
SysGroup acquires Truststream Security Solutions
Liverpool-headquartered SysGroup has acquired Truststream Security Solutions Limited (Truststream), a leading provider of managed cyber security services based in Edinburgh, increasing its […]
Cyber Executive Moves: Exiger, Samsara, Eventus Systems
Query.AI and Rockwell Automation gain new CISOs. CISA assistant director moves to Exiger, and Microsoft security veteran to Samsara. Third-party […]
Cyber Executive Moves: FTI Consulting, Colonial Pipeline, Altair
Altair, Raymond James Financial, Great Southern Bank, and more nab new CISOs. The Colonial Pipeline Company hires its first chief […]
How will SEC’s Cybersecurity rules affect funds?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently proposed new cybersecurity regulations for investment funds and third-party service providers. The […]
Cyber Deals: 1Password, Virtru, SoSafe, Anitian
Cybersecurity venture funding and mergers: The most sizable venture rounds involved password management and compliance solutions. Managed detection and response […]
Report on Cybersecurity VC and Merger Activity in H1 2021
Almost $10 billion was spent funding cybersecurity ventures in the first half of 2021, according to a new report published by Risk Insights Media and the Cyber Policy Institute. The report covered cybersecurity venture capital funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) deals over Q1 and Q2 of 2021.
Cyber Deal Update: Wiz, EVA Group, Bitglass, & appgate,
Massive expansion continues through acquisition and large-scale capital influx. Wix raises additional $250 million four months after raising $120 million. The EVA […]