SecurityWeek Analysis: Cybersecurity M&A Dropping, Over 400 Deals Announced in 2023

January 29, 2024 at 07:51AM In 2023, SecurityWeek recorded 413 cybersecurity-related mergers and acquisitions, an 8% drop from 2022. North American companies dominated, but deals in Asia and Oceania rose. Financial details were available for 58 deals, totaling $50.4 billion. Notable transactions included Thales acquiring Imperva for $3.6 billion and Cisco’s $28 billion acquisition of … Read more

2023 Review: Reflecting on Cybersecurity Trends

December 7, 2023 at 03:52PM In 2023, Trend Micro’s podcast debunked predictions on cybersecurity trends, revealing that AI didn’t create major threats as feared due to its lack of true creativity, while blockchain found limited practicality beyond cryptocurrency. Tool sprawl continued troubling organizations without widespread resolution despite the call for consolidation. The notion that humans … Read more