Twenty-nine cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in June 2024, including some significant transactions.
An analysis conducted by SecurityWeek shows that more than 400 cybersecurity M&A deals were announced in 2023, with a drop seen in both volume and disclosed deal value.
Here is a list of the most important cybersecurity M&A deals announced in June 2024:
Everfox acquires Garrison Technology
Everfox (formerly Forcepoint Federal) has entered a definitive agreement to purchase Garrison Technology. Everfox will leverage Garrison’s hardware-enforced security and software capabilities to improve cross domain, threat protection and insider risk solutions.
Finite State acquires MergeBase
Software risk management firm Finite State has announced buying Canada-based supply chain security solutions provider MergeBase to create an application security powerhouse. As a result of the acquisition, Finite State’s advanced binary analysis will be combined with MergeBase’s deep source code analysis to provide customers advanced software supply chain visibility and risk protection throughout the software development lifecycle.
Form, document, and eSignature software provider Formstack has acquired data management and security company Open Raven. The deal enables Formstack to expand its platform to address data management and security needs.
Fortinet has announced plans to buy Lacework, a late-stage cloud security startup that was once valued north of $1 billion. For Fortinet, the deal immediately modernizes its cloud security product line, adding Lacework technologies that are already deployed at 1,000 customers worldwide.
JFrog, a company that provides a software supply chain platform for DevOps and security, has acquired AI application platform Qwak AI. The goal is to accelerate the flow of AI models from development to production, including in terms of security.
Identity security company MajorKey has merged with Clango, a firm that specializes in privileged access management and identity governance and administration. The combination is said to create an identity security powerhouse.
Mozilla has acquired Anonym, a company specializing in privacy-preserving digital advertising. The browser maker says it will combine its scale and trusted reputation with Anonym technology to enhance user privacy and advertising effectiveness.
NetSPI has acquired Hubble Technology, a cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and cybersecurity posture management firm. The integration of Hubble’s Asset Intelligence and CAASM product into NetSPI platform will enable security teams to achieve complete visibility of their attack surface, and to tackle asset and exposure management challenges.
Tenable to acquire Eureka Security
Tenable has announced plans to acquire Eureka Security, an Israeli early stage startup in the competitive DSPM (data security posture management) space. The deal enables Tenable to boost its data security posture management capabilities.
Other cybersecurity M&A deals announced in June 2024:
ArcherHall acquires Vestige Digital Investigations
Cybolt merges with Cyber Guards
DataGuard acquires DPOrganizer
E& enterprise to acquire GlassHouse
Fusion5 acquires GoCloud Systems
Merkle Science acquires Staging Labs
Northamber PLC acquires Renaissance Contingency Services
Oakley to acquire co-controlling stake in I-TRACING
Omega Systems acquires Amnet Technology Solutions
PDI Technologies acquires Nuspire
Rightworks acquires Practice Protect
Tyto Athene acquires MindPoint
Virtual Technologies Group acquires Quotient
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