Verizon Acquires ProtectWise

WatchGuard Acquires CyGlass Technology Services

September 20, 2023

Cybersecurity

WatchGuard Technologies acquired CyGlass Technology Services to integrate CyGlass’s cloud-native, AI/ML-based network detection and response technology into the WatchGuard Unified Security Platform. The acquisition is intended to add Network Detection and Response (NDR) and accelerate Open XDR capabilities for WatchGuard’s partners and customers, particularly MSPs and mid-sized enterprises.

Accenture Acquires iDefense Security Intelligence Services from VeriSign

February 9, 2017

Cybersecurity

Accenture has agreed to acquire the iDefense Security Intelligence Services business from VeriSign to bolster Accenture Security's threat intelligence capabilities. The transaction—terms undisclosed—transfers iDefense’s threat intelligence platform, APIs and expertise into Accenture’s security offerings to enhance threat detection, hunting and incident response for enterprise clients.

Arista Networks Acquires Awake Security

September 28, 2020

Cybersecurity

Arista Networks agreed to acquire Awake Security, an AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR) provider, to integrate Awake's threat-detection capabilities into Arista’s networking and security portfolio. The deal (announced Sept. 28, 2020) is expected to close in Arista’s fiscal Q4 2020 and strengthens Arista's offerings for client-to-cloud security and real-time threat response.

Sophos Acquires Braintrace

July 22, 2021

Cybersecurity

Sophos has acquired Braintrace, a Salt Lake City–based developer of Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology, to enhance Sophos' Managed Threat Response (MTR), Rapid Response and XDR capabilities. Braintrace's engineers and analysts will join Sophos' teams and its NDR technology will be integrated into Sophos' Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem to improve detection, threat hunting and response.

Imprivata Acquires Verosint

October 14, 2025

Cybersecurity

Imprivata has acquired Verosint to integrate Verosint’s AI-powered Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) capabilities into Imprivata’s enterprise access management platform. The deal is intended to strengthen Imprivata’s advanced and passwordless access strategy by adding continuous risk signaling, real-time detection, and automated response to identity-based threats at enterprise scale.

Datos Insights Acquires Wise Insights

June 25, 2024

Data & Analytics

Datos Insights, a Boston-based research and advisory firm, has acquired Wise Insights, a US-focused research and data firm that provides benchmarking and advisory services to bank wealth managers, trust companies and multi-family offices. The acquisition expands Datos' wealth-management benchmarking and advisory capabilities to deliver broader data-driven guidance to financial-services clients.