Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 36 Deals Announced in August 2024

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 36 Deals Announced in August 2024

September 6, 2024 at 08:00AM

In August 2024, there were 36 cybersecurity-related M&A deals. Notable acquisitions include Ark acquiring Vantyr, Check Point acquiring Cyberint, and Cisco acquiring Robust Intelligence. Other companies involved in these deals include DigiCert, EQT, Exiger, Fortinet, Experian, Mimecast, OPSWAT, and many more. This reflects a total of 178 such deals announced in the first half of 2024.

Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:

– There were 36 cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals announced in August 2024.
– In the first half of 2024, 178 cybersecurity M&A deals were announced, marking the least busy half-year period since 2021.
– Notable cybersecurity M&A deals in August 2024 included acquisitions such as Ark Infotech acquiring Vantyr, Check Point acquiring Cyberint, Cisco acquiring Robust Intelligence, and Cyber Advisors acquiring BAI Security, among others.
– Other significant acquisitions included EQT’s acquisition of a majority stake in Acronis, DigiCert’s acquisition of Vercara, and Experian’s acquisition of NeuroID.
– Additionally, numerous other cybersecurity M&A deals were announced in August 2024, involving companies such as Mimecast, Fortinet, OPSWAT, and Exiger. These transactions expanded the capabilities and offerings of the acquiring organizations in various cybersecurity domains.

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