HelpSystems, a cybersecurity and automation software solutions provider, has purchased phishing simulation and security awareness training company Terranova Security.
This is technology M&A deal number 359 that MSSP Alert and sister site ChannelE2E have covered so far in 2022.
HelpSystems is owned by Harvest Partners, TA Associates, Charlesbank Capital Partners and HelpSystems employees.
Terranova's training security awareness platform will be added to HelpSystems' security suite, the companies said. It also complements HelpSystems' email security offerings from Clearswift, Agari and PhishLabs.
A Closer Look at Terranova
Terranova specializes in people-centric security awareness training, according to the company. It offers a security awareness platform that organizations can use to target, evaluate and track their security awareness campaigns.
Key features of Terranova's security awareness platform include:
Along with this platform, Terranova delivers managed services and other cybersecurity offerings. It also provides a partner program that lets MSSPs and MSPs incorporate its offerings into their portfolios.
Terranova addresses the "human element" in cyber defense, CEO Lise Lapointe stated. As such, Terranova enables HelpSystems to help customers continue to grow their cybersecurity skill sets and meet industry mandates.
HelpSystems: Previous Security, MDR Acquisitions
In addition, the Terranova purchase comes after HelpSystems has made the following cybersecurity acquisitions dating back to February 2021:
HelpSystems provides solutions to help organizations secure and automate their operations. It also provides a partner program for MSSPs and MSPs.
