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Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 37 Deals Announced in October 2024

Roundup of the thirty-seven cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals announced in October 2024.

Cybersecurity M&A 2024

Thirty-seven cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in October 2024.

An analysis conducted by SecurityWeek shows that 178 cybersecurity M&A deals were announced in the first half of 2024, representing the least busy half year since SecurityWeek started tracking M&A deals in 2021.

Here is a list of the most important cybersecurity M&A deals announced in October 2024: 

Cloudflare acquires Kivera

Cloudflare has acquired cloud security, data protection and compliance company Kivera. Cloudflare said the acquisition extends its SASE portfolio to incorporate inline cloud app controls, empowering Cloudflare One customers with preventative security controls.

Cyera acquires Trail

Data security company Cyera has acquired data loss prevention (DLP) startup Trail Security for $162 million in cash and stock. Trail has developed AI-enhanced DLP technology, which Cyera is integrating into its Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) platform.

Dragos acquires Network Perception

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OT cybersecurity firm Dragos has announced buying Network Perception, a Chicago, Illinois-based company that specializes in network visibility solutions. The acquisition of Network Perception enables Dragos to enhance its platform’s network visibility, segmentation, and compliance capabilities.  

Experian to acquire ClearSale

Experian has agreed to buy Brazilian cybersecurity firm ClearSale in a $350 million deal. The acquisition will help Experian expand in Brazil and enable it to enhance its identity and fraud business here. 

EY acquires Dignari

Ernst & Young (EY US) has acquired Dignari, a technology consulting firm specializing in identity and access management (IAM) solutions. EY’s commercial and government sector customers will benefit from Dignari technology. Following the acquisition, Dignari will be known as EY Dignari.

Logpoint acquires Muninn

SIEM firm Logpoint has announced the acquisition of AI-driven NDR provider Muninn. Both companies are based in Denmark. Through this deal, Logpoint adds NDR capabilities to its SIEM-based cyber defense platform. 

Marlink acquires Port-IT

MSP Marlink has acquired Port-IT, a Dutch provider of cybersecurity solutions for the maritime industry. Following this acquisition, Marlink will create a dedicated cyber security unit, which will also include previously acquired Diverto.

Netskope acquires Dasera

Secure access service edge (SASE) firm Netskope is expanding its data protection solutions with data security posture management (DSPM) capabilities with the acquisition of Dasera. 

Proofpoint to acquire Normalyze

Proofpoint has signed a definitive agreement to acquire data security posture management (DSPM) company Normalyze. The deal will allow Proofpoint to enhance its cybersecurity platform with Normalyze’s DSPM technology.

Socure to acquire Effectiv

Socure, a provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, has announced a deal to acquire Effectiv for $136 million. The deal positions Socure to combat fraud and verify identities for its customers.

Sophos acquires Secureworks

Sophos announced plans to acquire SecureWorks in an all-cash deal valued at $859 million. Secureworks’ Taegis XDR platform will be combined with Sophos’ managed detection and response (MDR) services to tap into lucrative markets across small, mid-sized, and enterprise segments.

Other cybersecurity M&A deals announced in October 2024:

Academia acquires MSP Smartdesc

Bubble acquires Flusk

CACI acquires Applied Insight 

Conscia acquires PlanNet21 Group

CrashPlan acquires Parablu

Core4ce acquires Azimuth Corporation

Dataprise acquires 360IT Partners

Duck Creek Technologies acquires Risk Control Technologies

Efex acquires Wyscom

FusionTek acquires dpe Systems

Fusion5 acquires Optimum.consulting 

Hakai Security acquires Crowsec Edtech

iomart acquires Atech Cloud

Instil acquires Vertical Structure

Leeds Equity Partners acquires OffSec

Kaseya acquires SaaS Alerts

Mitratech acquires Prevalent

NewSpring acquires Xpect Solutions

Nomios acquires Dionach

Oakley Capital acquires Assured Data Protection

Penten merges with Amiosec

RKON Technologies acquires Bridge Security Advisors

Sansec Technology acquires TASS Technology

Solar acquires Digital Security

Xantaro acquires Nicos AG

Worklyn acquires Harbor Networks 

Related: Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 37 Deals Announced in September 2024

Related: Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 36 Deals Announced in August 2024   

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Eduard Kovacs (@EduardKovacs) is a managing editor at SecurityWeek. He worked as a high school IT teacher for two years before starting a career in journalism as Softpedia’s security news reporter. Eduard holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial informatics and a master’s degree in computer techniques applied in electrical engineering.

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