Fortified Health Security Acquires Latitude Information Security
September 29, 2025
Fortified Health Security, a healthcare-focused managed security service provider (MSSP) based in Brentwood, Tennessee, has acquired Latitude Information Security, a healthcare-focused cybersecurity advisory firm known for HITRUST CSF, risk assessments and third‑party risk management. The acquisition brings Latitude under the Fortified brand, expands Fortified’s advisory and HITRUST capabilities, and adds a Philadelphia presence; Latitude’s CEO Mark Ferrari will lead a new Risk and Governance Services division within Fortified.
- Buyers
- Fortified Health Security
- Targets
- Latitude Information Security
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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