Forescout Acquires SecurityMatters
November 8, 2018
Forescout Technologies has acquired Dutch OT cybersecurity firm SecurityMatters to expand its device visibility and industrial/OT security capabilities. The deal (reported at about $113 million) strengthens Forescout’s offering for securing converged IT/OT environments and extends its footprint in industrial end markets.
- Buyers
- Forescout Technologies Inc.
- Targets
- SecurityMatters
- Sellers
- KPN Ventures, Phoenix Contact Innovation Ventures
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- Overijssel, Netherlands
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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