Trustwave and Cibereason announce merger

Trustwave, a company specializing in cybersecurity and managed services, and Cybereason, in endpoint detection and response (EDR), announced a merger agreement that aims to expand their capabilities in the sector. With the support of SoftBank as the majority investor, the merger integrates Managed Detection and Response (MDR), offensive security, digital forensics and threat intelligence solutions, keeping the two companies operating independently. The goal is to offer a full range of services to help customers face ever-evolving cyber threats.

Answering to a market challenge

According to Eric Gan, CEO of Cybereason, the partnership arises in response to market demand for integrated solutions that combine technology, artificial intelligence and a human approach. The merger also expands the companies’ global operations: while Trustwave has a consolidated presence in the Americas, United Kingdom, Australia and the Middle East, Cybereason stands out in Japan and Continental Europe. This strategic alignment aims to offer more robust and personalized security coverage to the regional needs of customers in the public and private sector.

Trustwave and Cybereason announced a merger agreement that aims to expand their capabilities in the sector.

The partnership between Trustwave and Cybereason not only strengthens detection and response capabilities, but also adds new offensive security capabilities such as penetration testing and risk assessments, as well as incident response consulting. The merger also seeks to optimize the use of Microsoft Security, with Trustwave expanding services such as Microsoft Security Accelerators, which provide exceptional security results by integrating MDR into the Microsoft E5 ecosystem. This approach facilitates an agile and efficient response to threats, aiming to increase the security and compliance of large and medium-sized companies.

The transaction is expected to close in early 2025, following regulatory approvals. Eric Harmon, CEO of Trustwave, says the combination of the two companies positions the new organization to offer a comprehensive security portfolio, including advanced threat intelligence, AI and proactive response strategies. By working together, Trustwave and Cybereason hope to provide unique value to CISOs and security managers, helping organizations maintain a resilient posture adapted to the challenges of the global cyber landscape.