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closed 8/9/2019 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired NanoSec

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synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has acquired NanoSec, a multi-cloud, zero-trust application and security platform. NanoSec’s security capabilities will be applied to applications and workloads deployed in containers and Kubernetes and will be integrated into McAfee MVISION Cloud and MVISION Server Protection offerings.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee is a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer solutions that make our world a safer place. It delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world."
 target: NanoSec
NanoSec is a pioneer in application-centric security solutions aimed at protecting data center and cloud traffic. Its zero-trust security platform simplifies cloud application workload protection that expands security protection across multiple computing and containerized environments.
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closed 7/10/2018 via GlobeNewswire

SolarWinds, acquired Trusted Metrics

See 450 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: SolarWinds, a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, announced that it has acquired Trusted Metrics, a provider of real-time threat monitoring and management software.
buyer: SolarWinds (SWI:$980.95)
SolarWinds provides powerful and affordable IT management software to customers worldwide, from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses, managed service providers (MSPs), government agencies, and educational institutions. "
 target: Trusted Metrics
Trusted Metrics is a provider of real-time threat monitoring and management software. Trusted Metrics provides Elastic SOC®, a multi-tenant, cloud-based platform which gives organizations of any size the ability to incorporate SIEM as a framework for centralized log correlation.
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closed 5/23/2014 via BusinessWire

F5 Networks Inc., acquired Defense.Net, Inc

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synopsis: F5 Networks announced that it has acquired Defense.Net, Inc., a privately-held provider of cloud-based security services for protecting data centers and Internet applications from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
buyer: F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV:$2,536.24)
F5 provides solutions for an application world. They help organizations seamlessly scale cloud, data center, and software defined networking deployments to successfully deliver applications to anyone, anywhere, at any time. "
 target: Defense.Net, Inc
Designed by DDoS industry pioneers, Defense.Net’s service is supported by an advanced, high-throughput infrastructure to defend organizations against the new generation of massive and sophisticated denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
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announced 6/13/2016 via Company Press Release

VMware, Inc., will acquire Arkin Net

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synopsis: VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, announced the intention to acquire Arkin Net, a leader in software-defined data center security and operations. Arkin is enabling software-defined security and networking for next generation data centers and cloud.
buyer parent: EMC Corporation
buyer: VMware, Inc. (VMW:$11,338.00)
VMware is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility. Built on VMware’s industry-leading virtualization technology, their solutions deliver a new model of information technology that is fluid, instant and more secure. "
 target: Arkin Net
Arkin Net is a leader in software-defined data center security and operations. It is enabling software-defined security and networking for next generation data centers and cloud. With a Google Search-like experience, the Arkin platform is an industry first converged security operations platform.
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closed 6/7/2016 via Company Press Release

Fortinet Inc., acquired AccelOps, Inc.

See 434 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Fortinet, Inc., a worlwide provider of network security applicances and a market leader in unified threat management, has announced the acquisition of AccelOps, a leading provider of scalable network security monitoring and analytics solutions.
buyer: Fortinet Inc. (FTNT:$2,727.00)
Fortinet is a worldwide provider of network security appliances and a market leader in unified threat management (UTM). Their unique security fabric combines purpose-built ASICs, an intuitive operating system, and applied threat intelligence to provide security, better visibility and control. "
 target: AccelOps, Inc.
The AccelOps solution provides Integrated Data Center Management capabilities which gives customers a view of Performance, Availability, Security and Change in a single Dashboard.
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$28
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closed 9/8/2021 via Company Press Release

FireMon, LLC, acquired DisruptOPS

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synopsis: FireMon, the industry leader in network security policy management (NSPM), has acquired DisruptOps, a cloud security operations platform. DisruptOps provides real-time monitoring, distributed alerting, and automated response options to address security risks in cloud infrastructure.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: FireMon, LLC
FireMon is a real-time network security policy management (NSPM) solution. FireMon delivers complete visibility and control across the entire IT landscape to automate policy changes, compliance, and minimize policy-related risk. "
 target: DisruptOPS
DisruptOps is a cloud security operations platform. DisruptOps provides real-time monitoring, distributed alerting, and automated response options to address security risks in cloud infrastructure. Their platform enables DevOps teams to find & fix issues before they become incidents.
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announced 9/20/2021 via Company Press Release

F5 Networks Inc., will acquire Threat Stack

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synopsis: F5, a multi-cloud application security and delivery company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Threat Stack, a leader in cloud security and workload protection.
buyer: F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV:$2,536.24)
F5 provides solutions for an application world. They help organizations seamlessly scale cloud, data center, and software defined networking deployments to successfully deliver applications to anyone, anywhere, at any time. "
 target: Threat Stack
Threat Stack is the leader in cloud security and compliance for infrastructure and applications, helping companies securely leverage the business benefits of the cloud with proactive risk identification and real-time threat detection across cloud workloads.
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$68
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announced 7/1/2021 via PR Newswire

Barracuda Networks, will acquire Skout Cybersecurity

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synopsis: Barracuda Networks, Inc., a provider of cloud-enabled security solutions, will acquire SKOUT Cybersecurity, a leader in cyber-as-a-service software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). SKOUT gives MSPs the resources they need to sell affordable cyber. Their platform allows MSPs to offer 24/7/365 protection and easily monitor their clients.
buyer parent: Thoma Bravo, LLC
buyer: Barracuda Networks (CUDA:$372.51)
Barracuda is a trusted partner and a leading provider of cloud-enabled security solutions. The company protects email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with their customers' journeys. "
 target: Skout Cybersecurity
SKOUT Cybersecurity is a leader in cyber-as-a-service software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). SKOUT gives MSPs the resources and visibility they need to sell affordable cyber. Their platform allows MSPs to offer 24/7/365 protection and easily monitor their clients.
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closed 6/22/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Lookingglass Cyber Solutions, acquired AlphaWave Inc.

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synopsis: LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, the leader in operationalizing threat intelligence, has acquired AlphaWave, a cloud-native technology company that provides attack surface management. The transaction complements LookingGlass’s existing cyber risk and attack surface management capabilities offered through its scoutPRIME solution.
buyer: Lookingglass Cyber Solutions
LookingGlass is a global cybersecurity leader that provides public and private sector clients with tailored, actionable threat intelligence. Its foundational solutions provide real-time monitoring and dynamic cyber offense and defense functionality. "
 target: AlphaWave Inc.
AlphaWave is a cloud-native technology company focused on cybersecurity. AlphaWave's Attack Surface Management platform gives businesses comprehensive, real-time insights into vulnerabilities, Shadow-IT, and misconfigurations so they can reduce opportunities to infiltrate their organizations.
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closed 6/9/2021 via BNC Analysis

Synopsys, Inc., acquired Code Dx

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synopsis: Synopsys, Inc. announced that it has acquired Code Dx, a provider of an award-winning application security risk management solution that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of software vulnerabilities. 
buyer: Synopsys, Inc. (SNPS:$3,984.22)
Synopsys, Inc. is the Silicon to Software partner for innovative companies developing electronic products and software applications. Synopsys is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is also growing its leadership in software security and quality solutions. "
 target: Code Dx
Code Dx is a provider of an award-winning application security risk management solution that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of software vulnerabilities.
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announced 6/8/2021 via BusinessWire

Bain Capital Private Equity, Crosspoint Capital Partners, will acquire ExtraHop Networks

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synopsis: ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network detection and response, will be acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity and Crosspoint Capital Partners. The acquisition will give ExtraHop the opportunity to grow faster and accelerate innovation to help its customers defend their operations from even the most advanced threats.
buyer: Crosspoint Capital Partners
buyer: Bain Capital Private Equity
Bain Capital is a leading investor in technology companies and one of the world's top multi-asset alternative investment firms. Crosspoint Capital is a private equity firm focused on cybersecurity, privacy, and infrastructure software sectors. "
 target: ExtraHop Networks
ExtraHop is on a mission to arm security teams to confront active threats and stop breaches. Its Reveal(x) 360 platform, powered by cloud-scale AI, covertly decrypts and analyzes all cloud and network traffic in real time to eliminate blind spots and detect threats that other tools miss.
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closed 6/7/2021 via PR Newswire

Deloitte LLP, acquired CloudQuest

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synopsis: Deloitte, a global professional services firm, has acquired CloudQuest, Inc., a cloud security posture management (CSPM) provider. CloudQuest offers a SaaS solution that provides enterprise security teams with unparalleled observability into their security posture across their public cloud infrastructure with the ability to track accountability.
buyer: Deloitte LLP
Deloitte is the largest global professional services and consulting network. With over 312,000 professionals in more than 150 countries, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality services to their clients. "
 target: CloudQuest
CloudQuest is a cloud security posture management (CSPM) provider. CloudQuest offers a SaaS solution that provides enterprise security teams with unparalleled observability into their security posture across their public cloud infrastructure with the ability to track accountability.
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announced 4/9/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Zscaler, Inc., will acquire Cloudneeti

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synopsis: Zscaler, Inc., the leader in cloud security, will acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) company. With the acquisition, Zscaler will provide its customers industry-leading data protection coverage in the Zscaler Cloud Security Platform.
buyer: Zscaler, Inc. (ZS:$601.91)
Zscaler enables organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile, cloud-first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. "
 target: Cloudneeti
Cloudneeti is a global leader in cloud security and compliance assurance, a Gartner-recognized Cloud Security Posture Management vendor, certified by the Center for Internet Security. The company accelerates cloud adoption by proactively managing security and compliance requirements.
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closed 5/6/2019 via BNC Analysis

Kaseya Limited, acquired ID Agent

See 395 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kaseya has acquired ID Agent, a provider of dark web monitoring, threat intelligence and identity monitoring provider. ID Agent develops Dark Web ID, which allows Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to identify, analyze and monitor for compromised or stolen employee and customer data.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: Kaseya Limited
Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT management solutions for Managed Service Providers and small to midsized businesses. Kaseya allows organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT in order to drive IT service and business success. "
 target: ID Agent
ID Agent provides a comprehensive set of threat intelligence and identity monitoring solutions to private and public sector organizations and to millions of individuals impacted by cyber incidents.
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announced 5/29/2018 via GlobeNewswire

FireMon, LLC, will acquire Lumeta Corporation

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synopsis: FireMon, a global leader in network security policy management, announced the company has reached an agreement to purchase Lumeta Corporation, a leader in cyber situational awareness for delivering complete real-time visibility into the extended network and across all connected endpoints.
buyer parent: Insight Venture Partners
buyer: FireMon, LLC
The FireMon platform delivers continuous security for hybrid enterprises through a powerful fusion of vulnerability management, continuous compliance and orchestration. "
 target: Lumeta Corporation
Lumeta’s cyber situational awareness platform is the authoritative source for enterprise network infrastructure and cybersecurity analytics.
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announced 12/15/2016 via Company Press Release

Nokia Corporation, will acquire DeepField

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synopsis: Nokia announced plans to acquire Deepfield, the leader in real-time analytics for IP network performance management and security. The acquisition will extend Nokia's leadership in real-time, analytics-driven network and service automation. Deepfield's Internet Genome technology solves the visibility problem by identifying cloud applications.
buyer: Nokia Corporation (NOK:$26,163.38)
Nokia is a global leader in creating the technologies at the heart of the connected world. They serve communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers, with the industry's most complete portfolio of products, services and licensing. "
 target: DeepField
Deepfield is the leading provider of real-time network performance and security purpose-built big data analytics for communication service providers and large enterprises. It is perfect for use in data centers and service provider networks.
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closed 9/8/2015 via Company Press Release

Microsoft Corporation, acquired Adallom

See 398 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Microsoft Corp has acquired Israeli cyber security company Adallom. Adallom is a cloud access security broker delivering visibility, governance and protection for SaaS applications like Salesforce, Google Apps, Office 365 and Box.
buyer: Microsoft Corporation (MSFT:$168,088.00)
Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a range of software products and services for various computing devices worldwide. "
 target: Adallom
Adallom is a cloud access security broker delivering visibility, governance and protection for SaaS applications like Salesforce, Google Apps, Office 365 and Box. Adallom's innovative platform is simple to deploy, seamless and extensible, and is available as a SaaS-based or on-prem solution.
price ($mm)
$320
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closed 5/27/2015 via PR Newswire

Palo Alto Networks, acquired CirroSecure

See 397 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Palo Alto Networks a leader in enterprise security announced it has acquired CirroSecure, a Silicon Valley-based company with a highly differentiated approach to securing Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.
buyer: Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW:$3,782.70)
Palo Alto Networks is leading a new era in cybersecurity by protecting thousands of enterprise, government from cyber threats. Their platform safely enables business operations and delivers protection based on what matters most in today's dynamic computing environments. "
 target: CirroSecure
CirroSecure (formerly CirroScope) develops security platform that monitors provisioned cloud applications. The applications gives visibility into what data is stored in the cloud and who is accessing it.
price ($mm)
$18
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closed 5/28/2013 via Market Wire

SolarWinds, acquired N-able Technologies Inc.

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synopsis: SolarWinds announced the close of the N-able acquisition, enhancing its remote monitoring and management (RMM) offerings and adding MSP service automation to the range of IT management challenges that the company works to address for the entire IT community.
buyer: SolarWinds (SWI:$980.95)
SolarWinds provides powerful and affordable IT management software to customers worldwide -- from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses. SolarWinds products are downloadable, easy to use and maintain, and provide the power, scale, and flexibility needed to address users' management priorities."
 target: N-able Technologies Inc.
N-able is the leading global provider of complete IT management and Automation solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). N-able has a proven track record of helping MSPs standardize and automate the setup and delivery of IT services in order to achieve true scalability.
price ($mm)[EV]
$116 [$108]
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$24
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closed 3/21/2012 via PR Newswire

Full Circle Investments, Inc., acquired Taasera, Inc.

See 439 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Full Circle Investments, Inc. announced the acquisition of Taasera, Inc., a Delaware-based startup company with technology and intellectual property focused on establishing trustworthiness of physical, virtual, mobile and cloud-based enterprise computing infrastructure.
buyer: Full Circle Investments, Inc.
Full Circle Investments is an investment partnership focused on three of the fastest growing market segments in high technology: nanotechnology, information assurance, and medical devices. "
 target: Taasera, Inc.
Taasera, Inc. is a Delaware-based startup company with technology and intellectual property focused on establishing trustworthiness of physical, virtual, mobile and cloud-based enterprise computing infrastructure.
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closed 8/9/2019 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired NanoSec

See 387 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has acquired NanoSec, a multi-cloud, zero-trust application and security platform. NanoSec’s security capabilities will be applied to applications and workloads deployed in containers and Kubernetes and will be integrated into McAfee MVISION Cloud and MVISION Server Protection offerings.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee is a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer solutions that make our world a safer place. It delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world."
 target: NanoSec
NanoSec is a pioneer in application-centric security solutions aimed at protecting data center and cloud traffic. Its zero-trust security platform simplifies cloud application workload protection that expands security protection across multiple computing and containerized environments.
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closed 3/31/2020 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Light Point Security

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synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has completed its acquisition of Light Point Security, LLC, an award-winning and internationally recognized cybersecurity company whose mission is to deliver elegant, simple-to-use products to complex security problems.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee is a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer solutions that make our world a safer place. It delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world."
 target: Light Point Security
Light Point Security is an award-winning and internationally recognized cybersecurity company whose mission is to deliver elegant, simple-to-use products to complex security problems with customers ranging from multi-national financial institutions all the way to SMBs and individual home users.
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closed 8/9/2019 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired NanoSec

See 387 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has acquired NanoSec, a multi-cloud, zero-trust application and security platform. NanoSec’s security capabilities will be applied to applications and workloads deployed in containers and Kubernetes and will be integrated into McAfee MVISION Cloud and MVISION Server Protection offerings.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee is a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer solutions that make our world a safer place. It delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world."
 target: NanoSec
NanoSec is a pioneer in application-centric security solutions aimed at protecting data center and cloud traffic. Its zero-trust security platform simplifies cloud application workload protection that expands security protection across multiple computing and containerized environments.
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closed 3/8/2018 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired TunnelBear

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synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, announced the close of its acquisition of TunnelBear, a leading consumer virtual private network (VPN) company based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Their applications make it easy for average users to avoid access restrictions and browse the internet privately.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. "
 target: TunnelBear
TunnelBear is a leading consumer virtual private network (VPN) company based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Their applications make it easy for average users to avoid access restrictions and browse the internet privately.
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closed 1/3/2018 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Skyhigh Networks

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synopsis: McAfee, one of the world’s leading independent cybersecurity companies, has acquired Skyhigh Networks, the world’s leading Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) that enables enterprises to safely adopt cloud services, while meeting their security, compliance and governance requirements.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. "
 target: Skyhigh Networks
Skyhigh Networks, the world’s leading Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), enables enterprises to safely adopt cloud services, while meeting their security, compliance and governance requirements.
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closed 9/7/2016 via BNC Analysis

TPG Capital, acquired McAfee, Inc.

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synopsis: McAfee, once one of the household names in computer security software, is poised to become an independent business once more. Intel said it had sold a majority stake in its cybersecurity business to the investment firm TPG.
buyer: TPG Capital
TPG is a leading global private investment firm that has extensive experience with global public and private investments executed through leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts, growth investments, joint ventures and restructurings. "
 target parent: Intel Corporation
target: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world.
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announced 10/28/2015 via BNC Analysis

Websense, Inc., will acquire Stonesoft

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synopsis: Raytheon Company's Websense, a global leader in protecting organizations from the latest cyber-attacks and data theft, is buying Intel Corp's Stonesoft, a Finnish cybersecurity arm that delivers software based, dynamic, customer-driven cyber security solutions that secure information flow and simplify security management.
buyer parent: Raytheon Company
buyer: Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. is a global leader in protecting organizations from the latest cyber-attacks and data theft. Websense TRITON® APX provides advanced, adaptive cyber security that protects critical data wherever it resides and gives actionable intelligence across the entire threat lifecycle. "
 target parent: Intel Corporation
target: Stonesoft (SFT1V:HEX:$52.10)
Stonesoft Corporation delivers software based, dynamic, customer-driven cyber security solutions that secure information flow and simplify security management. The company leads research into advanced cyber threats and the advanced evasion techniques (AETs) used in stealth, targeted cyber attacks.
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closed 7/8/2013 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Stonesoft

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synopsis: McAfee has completed the tender offer of Stonesoft, a leading innovator in next-generation network firewall products, for an aggregate equity value of approximately $389 million in cash. With the completion of the tender offer, Stonesoft is now a McAfee group company
buyer parent: Intel Corporation
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. "
 target: Stonesoft (SFT1V:HEX:$52.10)
Stonesoft Corporation delivers software based, dynamic, customer-driven cyber security solutions that secure information flow and simplify security management. The company leads research into advanced cyber threats and the advanced evasion techniques (AETs) used in stealth, targeted cyber attacks.
price ($mm)[EV]
$369 [$359]*
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$53
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announced 10/4/2011 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., will acquire NitroSecurity

See 3038 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, the world's largest dedicated security technology company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire NitroSecurity. NitroSecurity is a leading provider of security information and event management (SIEM) solutions that provide complete visibility and situational awareness to protect critical information and infrastructure.
buyer parent: Intel Corporation
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse, and shop the web more securely. "
 target: NitroSecurity
NitroSecurity develops high-performance security information and event management (SIEM) solutions that protect critical information and infrastructure. NitroSecurity solutions reduce risk exposure and increase network and information availability.
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closed 4/6/2011 via

McAfee, Inc., acquired Sentrigo, Inc.

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synopsis: McAfee completed its acquisition of privately owned Sentrigo, a leading provider of database security, including vulnerability management, database activity monitoring, database audit, and virtual patching — which ensure databases are protected without impacting performance or availability.
buyer parent: Intel Corporation
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse, and shop the web more securely. "
 target: Sentrigo, Inc.
Sentrigo is a recognized innovator in database security solutions, offering a full suite of products for vulnerability assessment, virtual patching and database monitoring/auditing of Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Sybase systems.
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closed 3/1/2011 via BusinessWire

Intel Corporation, acquired McAfee, Inc.

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synopsis: Intel Corporation has announced that the acquisition of McAfee, Inc., the world's largest dedicated security technology company, is complete. McAfee will continue developing and selling security products and services under its own brand.
buyer: Intel Corporation (INTC:$78,098.00)
Intel is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. "
 target: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse, and shop the web more securely.
price ($mm)[EV]
$7,549 [$6,760]
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$2,003
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$430
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closed 8/25/2010 via

McAfee, Inc., acquired WaveSecure

See 69 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee completed the acquisition of privately owned tenCube, the provider of the WaveSecure mobile security service. The WaveSecure security service for consumers allows users to remotely control their devices, manage the data on their phones, ensure privacy in the event of device theft or loss and enhance the possibility of recovering the phone.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the web more securely. "
 target: WaveSecure
tenCube provides WaveSecure, a mobile security service. The WaveSecure security service for consumers allows users to remotely control their devices, manage the data on their phones, ensure privacy in the event of device theft or loss and enhance the possibility of recovering the phone.
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closed 5/25/2010 via BNC Analysis

McAfee, Inc., acquired Trust Digital

See 340 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trust Digital. Trust Digital is a leading technology provider of enterprise mobility management and security software targeting Global 2000 companies.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc. is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. The company delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems and networks around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the web more securely. "
 target: Trust Digital
Trust Digital is the leading provider of enterprise mobility management (EMM®) software for Global 2000 companies, and today Trust Digital is being deployed by the growing number of businesses using the Apple iPhone® to deliver mission critical data to the point of service.
price ($mm)
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closed 9/1/2009 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired MX Logic, Inc.

See 448 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately owned MX Logic, Inc. MX Logic is a leading global provider of cloud-based e-mail and Web security, email archiving and email continuity services.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: MX Logic, Inc.
MX Logic is a leading global provider of managed email and Web security, archiving, and business continuity services that deliver enterprise-grade performance without enterprise-level complexity and cost.
price ($mm)
$139
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 6/1/2009 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Solidcore Systems

See 859 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately owned Solidcore Systems, Inc. for approximately $33 million in cash up front and with an earn-out of up to an additional $14 million if certain performance targets are met. McAfee can now offer the industry’s first end-to-end compliance solution.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: Solidcore Systems
Solidcore is the leader in protecting critical IT infrastructure from devices to the data center. Organizations worldwide trust Solidcore to detect and prevent unwanted change for improving IT compliance, security and availability.
price ($mm)
$32
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/18/2008 via BusinessWire

Secure Computing Corporation merged with McAfee, Inc.,

See 3036 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Secure Computing Corporation. In total, net of cash held by Secure Computing, the transaction is valued at approximately $462 million.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: Secure Computing Corporation
Secure Computing Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise gateway security, delivers a comprehensive set of solutions that help customers protect their critical Web, email and network assets. Over half the Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 are part of its more than 22,000 global customers.
price ($mm)[EV]
$480 [$500]
rev ($mm)
$249
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
2.0x
EV / EBITDA
closed 8/14/2008 via PR Newswire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Reconnex

See 132 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Reconnex for $46 million in cash. Through the acquisition, McAfee(R) further enhances its leadership position in proactive security and risk management solutions.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: Reconnex
Reconnex is the leader in data loss prevention appliances, which are designed for any organization -- including enterprises, government agencies, or educational institutions -- that want to protect its brand, maintain compliance, or secure sensitive information.
price ($mm)
$46
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/7/2008 via PR Newswire

McAfee, Inc., acquired ScanAlert, Inc.

See 350 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. is making the Internet safer for all users by completing the acquisition of privately held ScanAlert, Inc. ScanAlert is the creator of the HACKER SAFE web site security certification service, which protects over 50 million e-commerce transactions per month and proactively advises consumers about which sites are safe for shopping.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: ScanAlert, Inc.
ScanAlert, best known for its HACKER SAFE trustmark, is the world's leading provider of website security services. HACKER SAFE technology protects over 250,000 websites, of which over 80,000 display the well known trustmark.
price ($mm)
$51
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/19/2007 via PR Newswire

McAfee, Inc., acquired SafeBoot

See 1991 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. has completed the acquisition of all the outstanding capital stock of SafeBoot Holding B.V. for approximately $350 million in cash. Through the acquisition, McAfee(R) becomes a leader in the data protection market and the only vendor to deliver endpoint, network, Web, e-mail and data security, as well as risk and compliance solutions.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target parent: Summit Partners
target: SafeBoot
The SafeBoot suite of mobile data protection solutions protects data, devices and networks against the risks associated with loss, theft, and unauthorized access, anytime and anywhere. SafeBoot provides enterprise-class, powerful encryption and strong access control technologies.
price ($mm)[EV]
$265 [$350]
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/16/2006 via PR Newswire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Onigma Ltd

See 1112 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, Inc. has acquired Onigma Ltd, a privately-held provider of data protection solutions that monitor, report and prevent confidential data from leaving the enterprise. This $20 million cash acquisition advances McAfee's strategy of offering its enterprise customers a comprehensive security risk management approach.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: Onigma Ltd
Headquartered in Israel, with a subsidiary in New-York, Onigma Ltd is driven by a group of highly recognized security experts and professionals, many of whom are veterans of the elite Electronics R&D Department of the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
price ($mm)
$20
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/4/2006 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired Citadel Security Software

See 186 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Citadel Security Software Inc. announced that McAfee, Inc. has acquired substantially all of the assets of Citadel and its subsidiaries. Under the terms of the asset sale, McAfee acquired substantially all of the assets of Citadel, including, but not limited to, Citadel’s intellectual property and technology, and McAfee paid to Citadel $60,020,579.
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee, Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company, delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world. McAfee empowers users with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously track and improve their security. "
 target: Citadel Security Software
Citadel provides a complete solution for enterprise vulnerability management, from identification and prioritization of network devices to assessing, reviewing, remediating and proactively managing vulnerabilities.
price ($mm)
$60
rev ($mm)
$14
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.3x
EV / EBITDA
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closed 8/9/2019 via BusinessWire

McAfee, Inc., acquired NanoSec

See 387 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: McAfee, the device-to-cloud cybersecurity company, has acquired NanoSec, a multi-cloud, zero-trust application and security platform. NanoSec’s security capabilities will be applied to applications and workloads deployed in containers and Kubernetes and will be integrated into McAfee MVISION Cloud and MVISION Server Protection offerings.
buyer parent: TPG Capital
buyer: McAfee, Inc.
McAfee is a device-to-cloud cybersecurity company. Inspired by the power of working together, McAfee creates business and consumer solutions that make our world a safer place. It delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world."
 target: NanoSec
NanoSec is a pioneer in application-centric security solutions aimed at protecting data center and cloud traffic. Its zero-trust security platform simplifies cloud application workload protection that expands security protection across multiple computing and containerized environments.
price ($mm)
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announced 9/29/2021 via PR Newswire

Akamai Technologies, will acquire GuardiCore

See 1980 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world's most trusted solution for protecting and delivering digital experiences, is to acquire Tel Aviv, Israel-based Guardicore, a segmentation company disrupting the legacy firewall market. Their software-only approach is decoupled from the physical network, providing a faster alternative to firewalls.
buyer: Akamai Technologies (AKAM:$3,334.66)
Akamai secures and delivers digital experiences for the world's largest companies. Akamai's intelligent edge platform surrounds everything, from the enterprise to the cloud, so customers and their businesses can be fast, smart, and secure. "
 target: GuardiCore
Guardicore is the segmentation company disrupting the legacy firewall market. Their software-only approach is decoupled from the physical network, providing a faster alternative to firewalls. They offer greater security and visibility in the cloud, data-center and endpoint.
price ($mm)
$600
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/21/2021 via PR Newswire

OneTrust LLC, will acquire Tugboat Logic

See 1946 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: OneTrust, the category-defining enterprise platform to operationalize trust, will acquire Tugboat Logic, a technology platform that simplifies and automates information security assurance and audit readiness for dozens of security frameworks. As a part of OneTrust, Tugboat Logic will deliver a security platform companies can grow into.
buyer: OneTrust LLC
OneTrust is the category-defining enterprise platform to operationalize trust. More than 10,000 customers, including half of the Fortune Global 500, use OneTrust to make trust a competitive differentiator, implementing central agile workflows across privacy, security, data governance, and more. "
 target: Tugboat Logic
Tugboat Logic is the Security Assurance Platform that provides continuous compliance. Tugboat Logic provides automated technology to demystify the process of creating and managing an InfoSec program. With Tugboat Logic, companies can quickly get secure and prove it to customers.
price ($mm)
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EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 8/26/2021 via BNC Analysis

Elastic, will acquire CMD

See 1953 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Elastic, the company behind Elasticsearch and the Elastic Stack, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Vancouver-based Cmd, a leader in infrastructure detection and response (IDR) to give customers deep visibility into cloud workloads and perform expert detection and prevention on cloud-native data.
buyer: Elastic (ESTC:$672.71)
Elastic is a search company built on a free and open heritage. Elastic offers three solutions for enterprise search, observability, and security, built on one technology stack that can be deployed anywhere. "
 target: CMD
CmdWatch Security, Inc. develops a security platform that provides control and visibility into production workloads in the Cloud and on premise to organizations. The platform allows organizations to monitor and control user interaction within their Linux environment.
price ($mm)
$85
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/22/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Sophos, acquired Braintrace

See 7616 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Sophos, a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, announced that it has acquired Braintrace, an innovator in Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, without the need for Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) decryption.
buyer: Sophos (LSE:SOPH:$710.60)
Based in the UK, Sophos is a worldwide leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting more than 500,000 organizations and millions of consumers in more than 150 countries from the most advanced cyberthreats. "
 target: Braintrace
Braintrace is an innovator in Network Detection and Response (NDR) technology. Braintrace’s NDR provides deep visibility into network traffic patterns, including encrypted traffic, without the need for Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) decryption.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 6/2/2021 via Company Press Release

Symphony Technology Group, will acquire FireEye

See 2309 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: FireEye, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell the FireEye Products business, including the FireEye name, to a consortium led by Symphony Technology Group (STG). FireEye offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies and nation-state grade threat intelligence.
buyer: Symphony Technology Group
Symphony Technology Group (STG) is the private equity partner to market leading companies in data, software, and analytics. The firm brings expertise, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. "
 target: FireEye (FEYE:$979.80)
FireEye is the intelligence-led security company. Working as a seamless, scalable extension of customer security operations, FireEye offers a single platform that blends innovative security technologies and nation-state grade threat intelligence.
price ($mm)
$1,200
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/26/2021 via GlobeNewswire

Zscaler, Inc., will acquire Smokescreen Technologies

See 1946 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Zscaler, Inc., the leader in cloud security, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Smokescreen Technologies, a leader in active defense and deception technology. Smokescreen makes targeted threat detection more pragmatic by taking the fight to the bad guys. Security can be simpler, irrespective of whether you're a F500 or a startup.
buyer: Zscaler, Inc. (ZS:$601.91)
Zscaler enables organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile, cloud-first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. "
 target: Smokescreen Technologies
Smokescreen Technologies is a leader in active defense and deception technology. Smokescreen makes targeted threat detection more pragmatic by taking the fight to the bad guys. Security can be simpler, irrespective of whether you're a F500 or a startup.
price ($mm)
$12
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 5/19/2021 via Company Press Release

Splunk Inc., will acquire TruSTAR Technology

See 1946 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Splunk Inc., provider of the Data-to-Everything Platform, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TruSTAR, a San Francisco-based cloud-native security company providing a data-centric intelligence platform.
buyer: Splunk Inc. (SPLK:$2,229.39)
Splunk helps organizations ask questions, get answers, take actions, and achieve business outcomes from their data through its Data-to-Everything Platform. Organizations use Splunk solutions with machine learning to monitor, investigate, and act on all forms of business, IT, security, and IoT data. "
 target: TruSTAR Technology
TruSTAR is a San Francisco-based cloud-native security company providing a data-centric intelligence platform. TruSTAR’s Intelligence Platform enables customers to operationalize all sources of security intelligence across their ecosystem of teams, tools and partners.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
closed 5/12/2021 via PR Newswire

HelpSystems, LLC, acquired Beyond Security

See 1948 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HelpSystems, a software company focused on helping exceptional organizations Build a Better IT, has acquired Beyond Security, a global leader in automated vulnerability assessment and compliance solutions. Beyond Security's automated tools enable businesses to accurately manage security weaknesses in their networks, apps, and networked software.
buyer parent: HGGC, LLC
buyer: HelpSystems, LLC
HelpSystems is a software company focused on helping exceptional organizations Build a Better IT. The company's cybersecurity and automation solutions simplify critical IT processes to give its customers peace of mind. "
 target: Beyond Security
Beyond Security is a global leader in automated vulnerability assessment and compliance solutions. Beyond Security's automated, accurate and simple tools enable businesses to accurately assess and manage security weaknesses in their networks, applications, industrial systems, and networked software.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 3/10/2021 via Company Press Release

Datto, acquired BitDam

See 1980 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Datto Holding Corp., the world’s leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions, has acquired BitDam Ltd., an Israel-based cyber threat detection company. BitDam’s cyber-defense platform secures collaboration tools from ransomware, malware, and phishing.
buyer parent: Vista Equity Partners
buyer: Datto (MSP:$505.92)
Datto protects business data and provides secure connectivity for tens of thousands of the world's fastest growing companies. Datto’s Total Data Protection solutions deliver uninterrupted access to business data on site, in transit and in the cloud. "
 target: BitDam
BitDam is an Israel-based cyber threat detection company. BitDam’s cyber-defense platform secures collaboration tools from ransomware, malware, and phishing. Their cloud-native solution protects business email, cloud drives and instant messaging from malicious files and links.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 2/12/2021 via PR Newswire

Datadog, Inc., will acquire Sqreen

See 2043 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Datadog, Inc., the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sqreen, a SaaS based security platform that enables enterprises to detect, block and respond to application level attacks.
buyer: Datadog, Inc. (DDOG:$603.47)
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Its SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of its customers’ entire technology stack. "
 target: Sqreen
Sqreen is a SaaS based security platform that enables enterprises to detect, block and respond to application level attacks. More than 800 organizations trust Sqreen to protect, observe and test their applications, APIs and microservices.
price ($mm)
$216
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 2/3/2021 via PR Newswire

HelpSystems, LLC, acquired Digital Defense

See 1980 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HelpSystems, a software company focused on helping exceptional organizations Build a Better IT, has acquired Digital Defense, a leading provider of vulnerability management and threat assessment solutions. Digital Defense offers SaaS solutions that deliver consistently accurate vulnerability scanning and penetration testing results.
buyer parent: HGGC, LLC
buyer: HelpSystems, LLC
HelpSystems is a software company focused on helping exceptional organizations Build a Better IT. The company's cybersecurity and automation solutions simplify critical IT processes to give its customers peace of mind. "
 target: Digital Defense
Digital Defense is a leading provider of vulnerability management and threat assessment solutions. Digital Defense helps organizations across numerous industries safeguard sensitive data. Their SaaS solutions deliver consistently accurate vulnerability scanning and penetration testing results.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/23/2020 via PR Newswire

HelpSystems, LLC, acquired Vera

See 1948 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: HelpSystems has announced the acquisition of Vera, a leading cloud-based data protection solution provider. Vera empowers customers in financial services, manufacturing, media & entertainment, and other industries to achieve the fine balance between strong security and productive collaboration.
buyer parent: HGGC, LLC
buyer: HelpSystems, LLC
HelpSystems is a software company focused on helping exceptional organizations Build a Better IT. The company's cybersecurity and automation solutions simplify critical IT processes to give its customers peace of mind. "
 target: Vera
Vera is a data security company enabling businesses of all sizes to secure, track and share any kind of data, no matter where it’s stored or located. Vera's data-centric security solution enables employees to collaborate freely while ensuring a high level of security, visibility, and control.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 12/9/2020 via BusinessWire

SilverSky, acquired SilverSky

See 2170 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: A private investor group has completed the purchase of the cyber security provider, SilverSky. Richard Dobrow along with Cary Conrad led the initiative to acquire the company along with support from members of the current management team.
buyer: SilverSky
Richard Dobrow, most recently co-Founder of outSOC, a leading SOC-as-a-Service platform and past CEO of Perimeter eSecurity (later renamed SilverSky) along with Cary Conrad, led the initiative to acquire the Company along with support from members of the current management team. "
 target parent: BAE Systems
target: SilverSky
SilverSky is the leading independent cloud-based managed security services provider. Their Security-as-a-Service platform delivers cloud-based software and managed services, such as Email Protection Services with advanced Data Loss Prevention, Network Security Services, and more.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
$50
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
0.0x
EV / EBITDA
announced 11/13/2020 via BNC Analysis

Kafein Technology Solutions, will acquire Karmasis

See 2997 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Kafein Technology Solutions, an IT services provider in Turkey, will acquire a 51% stake in Karmasis, a Turkish provider of cybersecurity solutions. Karmasis enables businesses to detect hackers and monitor their employees. Their solutions analyzes windows events, app logs, databases, and other sources in real-time to help users prevent data leaks.
buyer: Kafein Technology Solutions (IBSE:KFEIN:$19.48)
Kafein Technology Solutions is an IT services provider in Turkey. Kafein provides IT services to customers in the telecom, banking, technology, tourism, insurance, and retail sectors. They offer services for managed services, technology and software, data management, integration projects, and more. "
 target: Karmasis
Karmasis is a Turkish provider of cybersecurity solutions. Karmasis enables businesses to detect hackers and monitor their employees. Their solutions collects and analyzes windows events, application logs, databases, and other sources in real-time to help users prevent data leaks.
price ($mm)
$5.90*
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 11/10/2020 via BusinessWire

PKWARE, Inc., acquired Dataguise, Inc.

See 2997 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: PKWARE has acquired Dataguise, a company with innovative technology for businesses to discover and protect personal data stored across diverse IT systems and environments. Combining Dataguise’s ability to discover and protect data with PKWARE’s technology provides enterprises with a comprehensive solution to data security and privacy management.
buyer parent: Thompson Street Capital Partners
buyer: PKWARE, Inc.
PKWARE is an award-winning provider of comprehensive data security solutions incorporating data discovery, classification and protection in automated, policy-driven workflows for enterprises worldwide. "
 target: Dataguise, Inc.
Dataguise is the leader in personal data discovery and protection. From automating information security and privacy processes to fueling data analytics and IT transformation initiatives, Dataguise empowers business teams with a smart approach to managing personal data for positive business outcomes.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/20/2020 via BusinessWire

GuardSquare NV, acquired App-Ray

See 2995 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Belgium-based Guardsquare, the mobile application security platform, has acquired App-Ray, a leading provider of Mobile Application Security Testing (MAST) headquartered in Vienna, Austria. With the acquisition of App-Ray, Guardsquare will deliver an enhanced and highly efficient solution for optimal mobile application protection.
buyer: GuardSquare NV
Belgium-based Guardsquare is the global leader in mobile application protection. Guardsquare software integrates transparently in the development process and adds multiple layers of protection to Android and iOS applications hardening them against both on-device and off-device attacks. "
 target: App-Ray
App-Ray, headquartered in Vienna, Austria, is the leading provider of automated mobile application security scanning. App-Ray provides a fully automated security analysis of mobile applications to find security issues, privacy breaches, and data leaking potentials.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
closed 10/6/2020 via BusinessWire

ZeroFOX, acquired Cyveillance Inc.

See 1247 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: ZeroFOX, the global leader in Digital Risk Protection, has acquired the Cyveillance business from LookingGlass Cyber Solutions. Cyveillance delivers comprehensive threat intelligence services, protecting the corporate brands, executives, and data of the world's largest and most respected financial services, energy, and public sector organizations.
buyer: ZeroFOX
ZeroFOX, the global category leader in Digital Risk Protection, safeguards modern organizations from dynamic security risks across the public attack surface, including social media, mobile application, surface, deep and dark web, email and domains, and digital collaboration platforms. "
 target parent: Lookingglass Cyber Solutions
target: Cyveillance Inc.
Cyveillance delivers an open source intelligence-led approach to security through continuous, comprehensive monitoring and analysis of millions of online data sources to protect client information, infrastructure, and employees from physical and online threats.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
EV / EBITDA
announced 9/28/2020 via BNC Analysis

Ivanti, will acquire MobileIron

See 2360 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Ivanti, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade intelligent IT management and security software solutions, will acquire MobileIron, the mobile-centric security platform for the Everywhere Enterprise. MobileIron leverages a zero trust approach to secure access and protect data across the enterprise.
buyer parent: Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.
buyer: Ivanti
Ivanti is a leading provider of IT management and security software solutions. Ivanti automates IT and Security Operations to discover, manage, secure, and service from cloud to edge. From PCs to mobile devices, and the data center, Ivanti discovers IT assets on-premises, in cloud, and at the edge. "
 target: MobileIron (MOBL:$214.91)
MobileIron is redefining enterprise security with a mobile-centric security platform for the Everywhere Enterprise. The company leverages a zero trust approach, which assumes bad actors are already in the network and secure access is determined by a never trust, always verify model.
price ($mm)
$872
rev ($mm)
$215
EBITDA ($mm)
EV / rev
4.1x
EV / EBITDA
closed 7/30/2020 via GlobeNewswire

Mimecast Services Limited, acquired MessageControl

See 2142 Comparable Transactions
synopsis: Mimecast Limited, a leading email and data security company, announced it has acquired MessageControl, a messaging security provider with solutions designed to help stop social engineering and human identity attacks with the use of machine learning technology.
buyer: Mimecast Services Limited (MIME:$442.91)
UK-based Mimecast makes business email and data safer for thousands of customers and their millions of employees worldwide. Founded in 2003, the company's next-generation cloud-based security, archiving, and continuity services protect email and deliver comprehensive email risk management. "
 target: MessageControl
MessageControl is a messaging security provider with solutions designed to help stop social engineering and human identity attacks with the use of machine learning technology.
price ($mm)
rev ($mm)
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EV / EBITDA
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Datadog, Inc.
Datadog, Inc.
Datadog is the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications. Its SaaS platform integrates and automates infrastructure monitoring, application performance monitoring, and log management to provide unified, real-time observability of its customers’ entire technology stack.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$603.47
EBITDA ($mm)
$0.73
EBIT ($mm)
($13.77)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1403
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Ticker: KOSDAQ:A263860
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Genians, Inc.
Genians, Inc.
Genians, Inc. is a South Korean-based provider of Network Access Control (NAC) solutions. Their flagship product, Genian NAC, helps businesses maintain smart visiblity and control of all of their IT assets and ensures the highest level of security compliance by using cloud technology.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$18.19
EBITDA ($mm)
$2.74
EBIT ($mm)
$2.43
Net Income ($mm)
$2.21
Employees
0
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Ticker: ATEN
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A10 Networks
A10 Networks
A10 Networks is a leader in application networking and security, providing a range of high-performance application networking solutions that help organizations ensure that their data center applications and networks remain highly available, accelerated and secure.
year
2016
rev ($mm)
$208.74
EBITDA ($mm)
($22.61)
EBIT ($mm)
($30.74)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
772
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Ticker: CDRB
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Code Rebel
Code Rebel is an enterprise software company that develops, licenses, and supports software designed for cross-platform enterprise security and productivity.
year
2015
rev ($mm)
$0.53
EBITDA ($mm)
($2.73)
EBIT ($mm)
($2.74)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
4
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Ticker: XTRA:CYR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
cyan AG
cyan is a European provider of intelligent, white labeled IT security solutions. Their main business areas are mobile security solutions for the end customers of mobile network operators and fixed line internet service providers, the insurance & financial services sector and government institutions.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: SZSE:300496
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thundersoft
Thundersoft is a world-leading provider of mobile operating system and smart device solutions. The company delivers solutions and services to markets (including smartphone, tablet, IoT, automotive and enterprise markets) with full-stack engineering resources covering software and hardware.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
$151.01
EBITDA ($mm)
$12.29
EBIT ($mm)
$10.54
Net Income ($mm)
$14.31
Employees
2124
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Ticker: ADGL
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AllDigital, Inc.
AllDigital, Inc.
AllDigital offers secure digital broadcasting solutions across multiple devices including mobile, desktop and digital television. Global media and entertainment, enterprise, and organizations have leveraged from their connected device technology to get to market faster, more efficiently.
year
2014
rev ($mm)
$4.10
EBITDA ($mm)
($1.61)
EBIT ($mm)
($1.68)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
28
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meru Networks, Inc.
Meru Networks, Inc.
Founded in 2002, Meru Networks provides a virtualized wireless LAN architecture that cost-effectively delivers the performance, reliability, predictability and operational simplicity of a wired network, with the advantages of mobility.
year
2012
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
0
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Ticker: RPD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rapid7, LLC
Rapid7, LLC
Rapid7 is trusted by IT and security professionals around the world to manage risk, simplify modern IT complexity, and drive innovation. Rapid7 analytics transform vast amounts of security and IT data into the answers needed to securely develop and operate sophisticated IT networks and applications.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$411.49
EBITDA ($mm)
($48.36)
EBIT ($mm)
($70.99)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1847
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Ticker: TSE:4704
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trend Micro Inc.
Trend Micro Inc.
As a global leader in IT security, Trend Micro develops innovative security solutions that make the world safe for businesses and consumers to exchange digital information. They are recognized as the market leader in server security, cloud security, and small business content security.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$1,496.11
EBITDA ($mm)
$479.05
EBIT ($mm)
$334.22
Net Income ($mm)
$262.51
Employees
6562
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Ticker: FEYE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FireEye
FireEye
FireEye, Inc. is a global network security company that provides automated threat forensics and dynamic malware protection against advanced cyber threats, such as advanced persistent threats and spear phishing.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$979.80
EBITDA ($mm)
($55.97)
EBIT ($mm)
($141.11)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
3400
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Ticker: LSE:SOPH
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sophos
Sophos
Founded in Oxford, England, Sophos is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting over organizations from advanced cyberthreats. Sophos’ cloud-native and AI-enhanced solutions secure endpoints and networks against evolving cybercriminal tactics and techniques.
year
2019
rev ($mm)
$710.60
EBITDA ($mm)
$79.50
EBIT ($mm)
$56.10
Net Income ($mm)
$26.90
Employees
3381
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Ticker: ZS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Zscaler, Inc.
Zscaler is a leading cloud-based information security company. Zscaler offers a secure internet and web gateway that creates fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$601.91
EBITDA ($mm)
($155.58)
EBIT ($mm)
($183.78)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
2020
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Ticker: CYBR
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CyberArk
CyberArk
CyberArk is the only security company focused on eliminating the most advanced cyber threats; those that use insider privileges to attack the heart of the enterprise. Stopping attacks before they stop business, CyberArk proactively secures against threats before attacks can do irreparable damage.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$444.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$61.58
EBIT ($mm)
$51.23
Net Income ($mm)
$51.77
Employees
1380
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Ticker: QLYS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Qualys, Inc.
Qualys, Inc.
Qualys, Inc. is a pioneer and leading provider of cloud-based security and compliance solutions. Qualys helps organizations streamline their security and compliance solutions in a single platform and build security into digital transformation initiatives for better outcomes and substantial savings.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$384.33
EBITDA ($mm)
$112.45
EBIT ($mm)
$77.37
Net Income ($mm)
$67.93
Employees
1535
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Varonis Systems
Varonis is a pioneer in data security and analytics. Varonis' Data Security Platform detects insider threats and cyberattacks by analyzing data, account activity, and user behavior. Their platform prevents and limits disaster by discovering and locking down sensitive, regulated and stale data.
year
2020
rev ($mm)
$270.05
EBITDA ($mm)
($75.90)
EBIT ($mm)
($85.22)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
1574
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Ticker: HLSE:FSC1V
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure Corporation
F-Secure has been defending tens of millions of people around the globe from digital threats for over 25 years. Their award-winning products protect people and companies against everything from crimeware to corporate cyberattacks, and are available from over 6000 resellers and 200 operators.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$199.79
EBITDA ($mm)
$17.52
EBIT ($mm)
$13.73
Net Income ($mm)
$12.16
Employees
1145
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Ticker: TSX:ABT
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Absolute Software Corporation
Absolute Software Corporation
Absolute Software Corporation is the industry standard in persistent endpoint security and data risk management solutions. Persistence® technology from Absolute provides organizations with visibility and control over all of their devices, regardless of user or location.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$116.17
EBITDA ($mm)
$18.42
EBIT ($mm)
$15.23
Net Income ($mm)
$8.95
Employees
530
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Ticker: ENXTPA:INSD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INSIDE Secure
INSIDE Secure
Inside Secure is at the heart of security solutions for mobile and connected devices, providing software, silicon IP, tools and know-how needed to protect customers’ transactions, content, applications, and communications.
year
2018
rev ($mm)
$46.95
EBITDA ($mm)
$10.18
EBIT ($mm)
$6.80
Net Income ($mm)
$4.62
Employees
160
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Ticker:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Route1 Inc.
Route1 Inc.
Route1 is an advanced North American provider of industrial-grade data intelligence, user authentication, and ultra-secure mobile workforce solutions. The Company helps all manner of organizations to make intelligent use of devices and data for immediate process improvements.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$22.88
EBITDA ($mm)
$1.30
EBIT ($mm)
$0.89
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
38
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Ticker: OTCPK:CLDS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cloud Security Corporation
Cloud Security Corporation
Cloud Security Corporation is an early-stage security and information access technology software company. The Company delivers immediate information with secure access to computer desktops and other consumer electronic devices from remote locations.
year
2017
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
($0.04)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
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Ticker: VSHE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VShield Software Corp
VSheild Software Corporation designs, produces, markets and sells leading edge computer security software programs that feature advanced software development and technologies. All of the Company's security systems are based on previously proven and field tested large commercial security systems.
year
2009
rev ($mm)
EBITDA ($mm)
EBIT ($mm)
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Ticker: NYSE:PANW
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is leading cybersecurity by safely enabling applications and preventing cyber breaches for organizations worldwide. Their platform delivers security far superior to legacy or point products, safely enables daily business operations, and protects an organization's assets.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$3,782.70
EBITDA ($mm)
($3.20)
EBIT ($mm)
($201.60)
Net Income ($mm)
Employees
8376
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Ticker: CHKP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd is the largest pure-play security vendor globally. The company provides industry-leading solutions, and protects customers from cyberattacks with an unmatched catch rate of malware and other types of attacks.
year
2021
rev ($mm)
$2,106.50
EBITDA ($mm)
$941.50
EBIT ($mm)
$919.80
Net Income ($mm)
$840.40
Employees
5198
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