Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 45 Deals Announced in January 2025
In January 2025, the cybersecurity industry witnessed an impressive 45 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, underscoring the sector's rapid expansion and evolution. SecurityWeek monitored over 400 cybersecurity-related M&A transactions in 2024, with a detailed report to be released soon. Here is a breakdown of the most significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced in January 2025:
Major Cybersecurity Acquisitions in January 2025
1Password Acquires Trelica
1Password (Official Website) has acquired Trelica (Official Website). This acquisition enhances 1Password’s extended access management capabilities while incorporating Trelica’s expertise in SaaS spend optimization and compliance.
Citrix Acquires Unicon
Citrix (Official Website) has completed the strategic acquisition of Unicon (Official Website). This move strengthens Citrix’s ability to offer secure client OS and endpoint management solutions.
Chainalysis Acquires Alterya
Chainalysis (Official Website) has acquired Alterya for $150 million. This acquisition enhances Chainalysis’ fraud prevention and detection capabilities for financial institutions and cryptocurrency service providers.
CYE Acquires Solvo
CYE (Official Website) has integrated Solvo (Official Website) cloud security technology to reinforce its cloud security offerings.
Darktrace Acquires Cado Security
Darktrace (Official Website) has acquired Cado Security (Official Website). The acquisition aims to integrate Cado’s investigation technology with Darktrace’s AI-driven cybersecurity platform.
Enigma Acquires Dellfer
Enigma (Official Website) has expanded its zero-trust security framework with the acquisition of Dellfer (Official Website).
Fenix24 Acquires vArmour
Fenix24 (Official Website) has acquired vArmour (Official Website). This acquisition bolsters Fenix24’s Argos99 platform, improving cyber resilience and incident recovery solutions.
NinjaOne Acquires Dropsuite
NinjaOne (Official Website) is set to acquire Dropsuite (Official Website) for $252 million. This acquisition aims to combine NinjaOne’s endpoint management platform with Dropsuite’s data protection solutions.
Neqst Acquires WithSecure’s Consulting Business
Neqst (Official Website) has acquired WithSecure’s consulting division (Official Website) for €22.5 million ($23 million).
Searchlight Cyber Acquires Assetnote
Searchlight Cyber (Official Website) has acquired Assetnote (Official Website) for AUD 100 million (USD 62 million), enhancing its Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform.
Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber
Tenable (Official Website) is acquiring Vulcan Cyber (Official Website) for approximately $150 million.
Veracode Acquires Phylum Assets
Veracode (Official Website) has acquired key assets from Phylum (Official Website).
Additional Cybersecurity M&A Deals in January 2025
- CyberMaxx acquires Cybersafe Solutions and onShore Security
- Cymulate acquires CYNC Secure
- Cytracom acquires Telivy
- CyberlinkASP acquires MSP Division of Cosentus Holdings
- Elovade acquires Avangate
- Flexera to acquire NetApp’s FinOps business
- HPN Holdings acquires Cybeta
- HUB Cyber Security acquires BlackSwan Technologies
- Hook Security acquires Haekka
- Inherent acquires Devensys
- Integrity360 acquires Nclose
- JumpCloud acquires Stack Identity
- Netsurit acquires US Computer Connection
- Patria acquires ILIAS Solutions
- Quorum Cyber acquires Kivu Consulting
- Rashi Peripherals acquires Satcom Infotech
- Sectigo acquires Entrust public certificate business
- Tersedia acquires Kerberos
- Tidal Cyber acquires Zero-Shot Security
- Valeo Networks acquires Verus Technology Solutions
- WatchGuard acquires ActZero
- Xpect Solutions acquires GovDefender
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*Written by Eduard Kovacs, Managing Editor at SecurityWeek. Follow him for the latest cybersecurity news and insights.*
In January 2025, the cybersecurity industry witnessed an impressive 45 merger and acquisition (M&A) deals, underscoring the sector's rapid expansion and evolution. SecurityWeek monitored over 400 cybersecurity-related M&A transactions in 2024, with a detailed report to be released soon. Here is a breakdown of the most significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced in January 2025:
Major Cybersecurity Acquisitions in January 2025
1Password Acquires Trelica
1Password (Official Website) has acquired Trelica (Official Website). This acquisition enhances 1Password’s extended access management capabilities while incorporating Trelica’s expertise in SaaS spend optimization and compliance.
Citrix Acquires Unicon
Citrix (Official Website) has completed the strategic acquisition of Unicon (Official Website). This move strengthens Citrix’s ability to offer secure client OS and endpoint management solutions.
Chainalysis Acquires Alterya
Chainalysis (Official Website) has acquired Alterya for $150 million. This acquisition enhances Chainalysis’ fraud prevention and detection capabilities for financial institutions and cryptocurrency service providers.
CYE Acquires Solvo
CYE (Official Website) has integrated Solvo (Official Website) cloud security technology to reinforce its cloud security offerings.
Darktrace Acquires Cado Security
Darktrace (Official Website) has acquired Cado Security (Official Website). The acquisition aims to integrate Cado’s investigation technology with Darktrace’s AI-driven cybersecurity platform.
Enigma Acquires Dellfer
Enigma (Official Website) has expanded its zero-trust security framework with the acquisition of Dellfer (Official Website).
Fenix24 Acquires vArmour
Fenix24 (Official Website) has acquired vArmour (Official Website). This acquisition bolsters Fenix24’s Argos99 platform, improving cyber resilience and incident recovery solutions.
NinjaOne Acquires Dropsuite
NinjaOne (Official Website) is set to acquire Dropsuite (Official Website) for $252 million. This acquisition aims to combine NinjaOne’s endpoint management platform with Dropsuite’s data protection solutions.
Neqst Acquires WithSecure’s Consulting Business
Neqst (Official Website) has acquired WithSecure’s consulting division (Official Website) for €22.5 million ($23 million).
Searchlight Cyber Acquires Assetnote
Searchlight Cyber (Official Website) has acquired Assetnote (Official Website) for AUD 100 million (USD 62 million), enhancing its Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform.
Tenable Acquires Vulcan Cyber
Tenable (Official Website) is acquiring Vulcan Cyber (Official Website) for approximately $150 million.
Veracode Acquires Phylum Assets
Veracode (Official Website) has acquired key assets from Phylum (Official Website).
Additional Cybersecurity M&A Deals in January 2025
- CyberMaxx acquires Cybersafe Solutions and onShore Security
- Cymulate acquires CYNC Secure
- Cytracom acquires Telivy
- CyberlinkASP acquires MSP Division of Cosentus Holdings
- Elovade acquires Avangate
- Flexera to acquire NetApp’s FinOps business
- HPN Holdings acquires Cybeta
- HUB Cyber Security acquires BlackSwan Technologies
- Hook Security acquires Haekka
- Inherent acquires Devensys
- Integrity360 acquires Nclose
- JumpCloud acquires Stack Identity
- Netsurit acquires US Computer Connection
- Patria acquires ILIAS Solutions
- Quorum Cyber acquires Kivu Consulting
- Rashi Peripherals acquires Satcom Infotech
- Sectigo acquires Entrust public certificate business
- Tersedia acquires Kerberos
- Tidal Cyber acquires Zero-Shot Security
- Valeo Networks acquires Verus Technology Solutions
- WatchGuard acquires ActZero
- Xpect Solutions acquires GovDefender
Stay Updated with SecurityWeek
For more in-depth analysis and expert insights, subscribe to the SecurityWeek Daily Briefing and stay informed about the latest trends, cybersecurity news, and strategic industry moves.
*Written by Eduard Kovacs, Managing Editor at SecurityWeek. Follow him for the latest cybersecurity news and insights.*