Bitdefender to Acquire Mesh Security, Expanding Email Security Capabilities

Mimecast Acquires Elevate Security

January 4, 2024

Cybersecurity

Mimecast Limited has acquired Elevate Security to incorporate its human risk management platform into Mimecast's email and collaboration security offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed; Mimecast said the integration has begun and customers will see Elevate's technology integrated into Mimecast products in upcoming quarters.

Proofpoint to Acquire Hornetsecurity Group to Expand Global M365 Cybersecurity for MSPs

May 15, 2025

Cybersecurity

Proofpoint, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a pan-European provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness services. The deal is intended to enhance Proofpoint’s ability to deliver human-centric security to small and mid-sized businesses globally through managed service providers (MSPs).

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.

Barracuda Networks Acquires SKOUT Cybersecurity

July 1, 2021

Cybersecurity

Barracuda Networks has acquired SKOUT Cybersecurity, a Melville, New York-based provider of an XDR platform and 24x7 SOC services optimized for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The deal, announced in July 2021 and completed July 13, 2021, expands Barracuda's MSP-focused security portfolio by adding SKOUT's XDR technology and managed detection-and-response capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Forcepoint Acquires Bitglass

October 25, 2021

Cybersecurity

Forcepoint completed its acquisition of Security Service Edge (SSE) leader Bitglass on October 22, 2021. The deal is intended to expand Forcepoint’s data-first SASE platform by integrating Bitglass’ cloud access security broker (CASB), secure web gateway (SWG), zero trust network access (ZTNA), cloud security posture management (CSPM), and data loss prevention (DLP).

Hornetsecurity Acquires Zerospam

March 25, 2021

Cybersecurity

Hornetsecurity Group has acquired Zerospam, a Montreal-based cloud email protection specialist, to accelerate its North American expansion and broaden its email security and compliance offerings. The transaction is supported by Hornetsecurity shareholders PSG and Verdane; financial terms were not disclosed.