MC² Security Fund Acquires Trustwave
January 5, 2024
The MC² Security Fund, an affiliate of The Chertoff Group, has completed its acquisition of Trustwave, a global leader in managed detection and response and managed security services. The deal pairs Trustwave's MDR, MSS and threat-intelligence capabilities with MC² and The Chertoff Group's security advisory and industry relationships to accelerate Trustwave's growth and extend its reach across commercial and public sector markets.
- Buyers
- MC² Security Fund, The Chertoff Group
- Targets
- Trustwave
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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