At a glance.
- Check Point to acquire Cyberint.
- Cribl raises $319 million in Series E round.
Mergers and acquisitions.
Israeli security firm Check Point has agreed to acquire external risk management company Cyberint (also based in Israel). Check Point stated, "This will significantly enhance Check Point’s Security Operations Center (SOC) capabilities and expand its managed threat intelligence offerings. Cyberint’s advanced capabilities will be integrated into the Check Point Infinity Platform for collaborative threat prevention and will also be available as a managed service through Check Point Infinity Platform Services."
Estonian IT services firm Nortal has acquired London-based cybersecurity consultancy 3DOT Solutions. The company says, "With this acquisition, Nortal will strengthen its footprint in the UK and bolster its cybersecurity and defence business in Europe, the US, and the GCC."
Las Vegas-based IT risk and compliance company CyberGuard Advantage has acquired Canadian offensive security firm Control Gap. CyberGuard stated, "Control Gap joins CyberGuard Advantage to expand the Firm's capabilities in the PCI sector, enhance their comprehensive suite of IT security and compliance services in the areas of Cyber Risk and Offensive Security, and significantly increase their presence in Canada."
Maryland-based cloud and cybersecurity solutions provider Ark Infotech has acquired San Francisco-headquartered non-human identity security firm Vantyr. Ark stated, "By acquiring Vantyr, Ark is strategically entering the SaaS security domain, focusing on the most critical business applications, such as Salesforce - expanding our cybersecurity offerings to include specialized protection for one of the most widely used CRM platforms in the world."
Investments and exits.
San Francisco-headquartered data management and security startup Cribl has secured $319 million in a Series E round led by Google Ventures, with participation from CapitalG and existing investors GIC, IVP, and CRV. The funding brings Cribl's valuation to $3.5 billion. SecurityWeek says the company "plans to invest the new funds in product development, strengthening its infrastructure, and expanding its global presence."
Virginia-based cybersecurity firm MOXFIVE has received a growth investment from Falfurrias Management Partners. The amount of the investment wasn't disclosed. The company stated, "Falfurrias' growth investment will bring new expertise and resources to MOXFIVE's operation. Joe Price and Wilson Sullivan, Partners at Falfurrias, will join MOXFIVE's board alongside Mike and Alison Wager. Mike Wager will continue his leadership as the company's CEO."
Massachusetts-based cybersecurity skill development platform provider Cyberbit has secured a new round of funding from its existing investors, including Charlesbank Capital Partners. The company says the "transaction, which recapitalizes the company under solely North American ownership and control, will provide significant capital for future acquisitions, expansion, and product development."
Executive moves.
LinkedIn has appointed Lea Kissner, former CISO and VP of Engineering at Twitter, as its new Chief Information Security Officer, SecurityWeek reports.
Saviynt has added Simon Gooch as SVP of Expert Services.
LastPass has named Heather Brown as its first Chief Customer Officer.
YL Ventures has appointed Andy Ellis as a Partner.