Channel investorsSGT Capital Acquires Cybersecurity and Compliance Company UtimacoJoe PanettieriAugust 13, 2021SGT Capital acquires cybersecurity-as-a-service & compliance company Utimaco from private equity firm EQT. Bain Capital Credit assists M&A deal.
EuropeBT Invests in Cyber Risk Management Company Safe SecurityDan KobialkaJuly 21, 2021BT, a Top 250 MSSP, invests in Safe Security; BT managed security services leverage Security Assessment Framework for Enterprises (SAFE) platform.
EMEAMDR Provider eSentire Announces EMEA Expansion PlansDan KobialkaJune 30, 2021Top 250 MSSP & Top 40 MDR security services provider eSentire hires Piers Morgan as its GM for EMEA & intends to add 20 members to EMEA team.
EuropeArctic Wolf Confirms European SOC, MDR Security Partner PlansJoe PanettieriJune 23, 2021North America's Arctic Wolf expanding channel-focused security, MDR & SOC services to EMEA amid $4 billion Arctic Wolf valuation rumor.
EuropeItaly Creates National Cybersecurity AgencyD. Howard KassJune 14, 2021Amid concerns about alleged Russia hacking activities, Italy’s cabinet approves plan to create national cybersecurity agency operating under Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s authority.
EuropeFrench Insurer AXA Drops Ransomware Payment CoverageD. Howard KassMay 16, 2021European insurer AXA will no longer underwrite cyber insurance policies to reimburse companies for ransomware payments after cyber attacks.
ContentRansomware Attacks Ireland Health Service; Cybersecurity Partners InvestigateJoe PanettieriMay 14, 2021Ransomware attack forces Ireland’s nationwide Health Services Executive (HSE) network to shut down IT systems. HSE's cybersecurity partners assist cyberattack investigation.
Channel investorsUK MSSP Performanta Acquires Microsoft IAM Company Identity ExpertsDan KobialkaApril 20, 2021Performanta acquires Microsoft Gold Security Partner & identity & access management (IAM) company Identity Experts to enhance its Microsoft portfolio.
