Huntress Acquires Inside Agent

Performanta Acquires Identity Experts to Strengthen Microsoft IAM Capabilities

April 20, 2021

Cybersecurity

Performanta, a UK managed security services provider backed by Beech Tree Private Equity, has acquired Identity Experts, a UK-based Microsoft Gold Security Partner and identity & access management (IAM) consultancy. The acquisition expands Performanta's Microsoft security and IAM capabilities (Azure AD, Sentinel, ATP, O365) and brings Identity Experts' founders into the Performanta Group to continue driving Microsoft-focused services.

Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity Group

May 15, 2025

Cybersecurity

Proofpoint, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hornetsecurity Group, a Hanover-based provider of AI-powered Microsoft 365 security, data protection, compliance, and security awareness solutions. The acquisition (expected to close in H2 2025) expands Proofpoint's reach into the MSP channel and SMB market and brings Hornetsecurity's ~$160–200M ARR business and large MSP partner ecosystem into Proofpoint's platform.

Intel 471 Acquires Cyborg Security

May 1, 2024

Cybersecurity

Intel 471 has acquired Cyborg Security to integrate Cyborg's HUNTER threat-hunting platform and expertise into Intel 471's cyber threat intelligence portfolio. The deal adds behavioral threat-hunting capabilities and custom hunting packages to Intel 471's TITAN platform to improve detection, hunting efficiency, and operational measurement for customers.

OPSWAT Acquires InQuest

August 7, 2024

Cybersecurity

OPSWAT has acquired InQuest to strengthen its network detection, threat intelligence, and federal go-to-market capabilities. The deal will integrate InQuest's Deep File Inspection, RetroHunting, and NDR technology with OPSWAT's MetaDefender Cloud and FileScan.io to boost protection for federal and other critical networks.

Mimecast Acquires Code42

July 24, 2024

Cybersecurity

Mimecast has acquired Code42, a leader in insider threat management and data loss prevention, to expand its Human Risk Management (HRM) platform and enhance visibility into insider threats. Financial terms were not disclosed; Code42's Incydr product will be made available to Mimecast customers and integrated into its platform over the coming months.

Bugcrowd Acquires Informer

May 23, 2024

Cybersecurity

Bugcrowd has acquired UK-based Informer, a provider of external attack surface management (ASM) and continuous penetration testing, to strengthen its crowdsourced security platform. The acquisition integrates Informer’s ASM and expert-led penetration testing capabilities into Bugcrowd’s AI-driven SaaS platform; financial terms were not disclosed.