HUB Cyber Security Acquires QPoint Technologies

Check Point Acquires Cyberint

August 27, 2024

Cybersecurity

Check Point Software Technologies is acquiring threat intelligence firm Cyberint (Cyberint Technologies) to integrate its external risk management, threat intelligence and attack-surface management capabilities into Check Point's SOC and Infinity platform. The deal, reported at about $200 million, strengthens Check Point's managed threat-intelligence and SOC offerings; the transaction is expected to close by Q4 2024.

CBIZ Acquires Pivot Point Security

June 1, 2023

Cybersecurity

CBIZ, Inc. acquired information security consulting firm Pivot Point Security (PPS) of Hamilton, New Jersey, effective June 1, 2023. Pivot Point, founded in 2001, has about 30 employees and reported $6.6 million in revenue in 2022; the acquisition expands CBIZ's cybersecurity and security advisory capabilities for small and middle-market clients.

Francisco Partners to Acquire Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies

October 26, 2020

Cybersecurity

Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Forcepoint from Raytheon Technologies in a carve-out transaction. The private equity firm said it will partner with Forcepoint management to invest in the company's cloud-native security portfolio and operate Forcepoint as an independent company; the deal is financed in part by debt from Credit Suisse and remains subject to regulatory review.

Hub International Acquires Assets of Risk Point Consulting, Inc.

July 16, 2021

Insurance

Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of Risk Point Consulting, Inc., a Marietta, Georgia-based specialist in sports and college athletics bonus coverage and over-redemption insurance. The Risk Point team will join Hub's Gulf South region to strengthen Hub's Sports & Entertainment Specialty practice and expand its capabilities in the southern U.S.; terms were not disclosed.

AgilePQ Acquires Centri

March 11, 2020

Cybersecurity

AgilePQ, a Salt Lake City–based provider of post-quantum IoT security, has acquired Centri, an IoT cybersecurity company known for over-the-air retrofit technology and related patents. The deal adds Centri's patents and engineering talent to AgilePQ and expands AgilePQ's capabilities for delivering end-to-end, quantum-safe security for constrained IoT devices and mobile network operators.

Quadrant Private Equity Backs Three New Zealand Cybersecurity Firms

March 30, 2023

Cybersecurity

Quadrant Private Equity’s $530 million second growth fund has invested in three New Zealand cybersecurity businesses — Quantum Security Services, ZX Security and Helix Security Services — which provide GRC, penetration testing, cloud security and cyber advisory services. The trio serves over 200 enterprise and government customers and has seen combined revenue grow more than 35% over the past three years; the firms have been brought together as part of a broader consolidation in the New Zealand cybersecurity market.