LevelBlue Acquires Cybereason to Boost Global Security Services
▼ Summary
– LevelBlue has acquired Cybereason, a cybersecurity firm with expertise in XDR, threat intelligence, and DFIR capabilities.
– The acquisition combines LevelBlue’s AI-powered MDR with Cybereason’s XDR to provide unified threat detection and response for clients.
– SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital will become investors in LevelBlue as part of the transaction.
– Steven T. Mnuchin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary, will join LevelBlue’s Board of Directors, bringing financial and policy experience.
– This acquisition enhances LevelBlue’s strategy to become a complete cybersecurity partner, following recent purchases of Trustwave and Stroz Friedberg.
LevelBlue has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cybereason, a move that significantly strengthens its global cybersecurity services portfolio. This strategic acquisition brings together LevelBlue’s advanced managed detection and response (MDR) solutions with Cybereason’s acclaimed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform, threat intelligence expertise, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) capabilities. Clients and partners will benefit from a unified security provider offering comprehensive threat detection, rapid response, and worldwide coverage, all designed to reduce operational complexity and mitigate cyber risks.
Bob McCullen, CEO and Chairman of LevelBlue, emphasized the importance of this step, stating, “Bringing Cybereason into the fold represents a strategic leap forward in our goal to become the most complete cybersecurity partner available. By integrating their world-class XDR and DFIR strengths with our AI-driven MDR and incident response services, we can provide clients with truly unified protection.”
The transaction also introduces prominent new investors to LevelBlue, including SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital. These firms, recognized for backing disruptive and innovative technologies, are demonstrating strong confidence in LevelBlue’s long-term strategic vision.
In a related development, Steven T. Mnuchin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Managing Partner of Liberty Strategic Capital, will join LevelBlue’s Board of Directors. His extensive experience spanning global finance, government policy, and strategic investment will offer invaluable guidance as LevelBlue expands its role in safeguarding critical infrastructure and enterprise systems worldwide.
Mnuchin commented, “Today, cybersecurity is fundamentally linked to economic security and national resilience. LevelBlue has emerged as a leader in integrated managed security services, and I am eager to contribute to its growth at a time when organizations everywhere need trusted partners capable of navigating today’s complex threat environment. I also extend my appreciation to Cybereason CEO Manish Narula for his exceptional leadership, which has been instrumental in reaching this outcome and positioning Cybereason for its next phase of innovation.”
This acquisition enables LevelBlue to deliver more measurable, outcome-focused results, helping clients speed up threat detection, shorten response times, and build lasting cyber resilience. It represents another milestone in LevelBlue’s overarching strategy to unite leading organizations, technologies, and talent under one integrated partner. Following recent acquisitions of Trustwave and Stroz Friedberg, LevelBlue is accelerating its transformation into the most comprehensive cybersecurity ally for businesses transitioning from reactive defense to proactive resilience.
Manish Narula, CEO of Cybereason, expressed enthusiasm about the new chapter, saying, “Becoming part of LevelBlue is an exciting development for Cybereason. Together, we will enhance our collective capabilities across XDR, MDR, offensive security, DFIR, and cybersecurity consulting, creating additional value for our clients as well as their legal and cyber insurance partners around the globe.”
Expanded capabilities and reach
The integration of Cybereason into LevelBlue delivers multiple enhancements for clients and strategic partners across diverse industries and geographic regions.
(Source: HelpNet Security)