Security Compass Acquires Kontra from ThriveDX
February 7, 2024
Security Compass has acquired application security training provider Kontra from ThriveDX, expanding its hands-on developer training and lab offerings. The deal brings Kontra’s interactive training labs and developer-focused learning experience into Security Compass’s portfolio (which includes SD Elements and Application Security Training), strengthening the buyer’s application security training capabilities.
- Buyers
- Security Compass
- Targets
- Kontra
- Sellers
- ThriveDX
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Location
- England, United Kingdom
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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