Abacus Group Acquires Gotham Security and GoVanguard
January 18, 2023
Abacus Group has acquired boutique cybersecurity consulting firm Gotham Security and its parent company GoVanguard to expand its security services and accelerate the firm's transition from an MSP to a full MSSP. Gotham Security will operate as a subsidiary under Abacus Group, bringing capabilities such as penetration testing, red teaming, threat intelligence, and other advisory services to Abacus's financial-services-focused client base.
- Buyers
- Abacus Group
- Targets
- Gotham Security, GoVanguard
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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