

Zscaler’s Strategic Pivot (2025–2026): Seeking to Secure the Logic Layer in the MDR 3.0 and Agentic AI Era
Between 2025 and 2026, Zscaler embarked on a consequential shift start securing systems making decisions inside them, not just the access.
Feb 18


Sophos to acquire Arco Cyber: provides channel with enhanced GRC capabilities
Global security vendor Sophos has announced its intention to purchase cyber assurance specialist Arco Cyber in a move it says will help companies strengthen their cybersecurity strategy and overall governance. Sophos has positioned the acquisition as a key part of its “Sophos CISO Advantage” proposition, a set of capabilities it says will equip customers with security operations management using agentic AI, integrated platforms, and trusted human expertise delivered via its
Feb 18


The Great MDR Realignment: Why LevelBlue Is Rescuing the Industry’s “Orphan” Technologies
Managed detection and response (MDR) is a mature market. Buyers know what “good” looks like. Providers know what they must deliver. The industry has clearly entered a period of rapid consolidation and realignment. Against that backdrop, LevelBlue’s acquisition of Alert Logic’s MDR business from Fortra may look, at first glance, like another tuck-in in an increasingly crowded market, one where a larger company purchases a smaller company—often with similar products, services,
Jan 30


LevelBlue Closes Cybereason Acquisition, Marking a Year of M&A
In the cybersecurity industry, 2025 was a notable year. At one end of the scale, startups emerged from stealth following multi-million-dollar equity injections by well-funded, private investment firms. At the other end, security product and services vendors continued to consolidate, following an uptick in acquisition activity, fueled by eye-watering levels of cash injections. Many purchasers were known serial acquirers – Google buying Wiz, Palo Alto Network’s purchasing of Cy
Dec 23, 2025


LevelBlue Acquires Trustwave: A Strategic Bet on Scale in Managed Security
LevelBlue’s acquisition of Trustwave marks a significant step in the evolution of the managed security services market. The companies aim to form a global pure-play MSSP powerhouse, with over $1 billion in annual revenue, 2,000+ employees, and a customer base exceeding 30,000 organizations.
Jul 2, 2025


LevelBlue's Strategic Acquisition of Stroz Friedberg: Strengthening Position in Cybersecurity Services
LevelBlue, a global leader in cloud-based, AI-driven managed security services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation consulting groups, which include recognized cybersecurity firm Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium Digital.
Jun 11, 2025


Expel Meeting Summary - RSA Conference 2025
Although it's now a month ago, RSA Conference 2025, seems like yesterday. Richmond Advisory Group shares quick profiles of each of the companies we met with in our "RSA series" This one highlights the MDR provider Expel.
May 30, 2025
Arctic Wolf's Strategic Move to Acquire Cylance
For Arctic Wolf, the acquisition of Cylance could be transformative, but success isn't guaranteed. The real test will be multifaceted.
Jan 6, 2025


OpenText’s Cybersecurity Momentum
Notes from OpenText World, 2024 I was genuinely impressed with what I heard at OpenText World (Las Vegas, November 18-21, 2024) about...
Dec 2, 2024

