LevelBlue, the largest managed security services provider, announced it will acquire Cybereason. Cybereason is recognized for its cutting-edge Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform. It has a top threat intelligence team and strong Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) skills.
The transaction makes LevelBlue a key player in security. It combines its AI-powered Managed Detection and Response (MDR) strengths with Cybereason’s tech skills. This partnership aims to provide complete, seamless security.This partnership aims to provide complete, seamless security. Customers and partners alike will benefit from real-time value, such as enhanced threat detection, faster incident response, and full worldwide reach all under one trusted partner.
“The acquisition of Cybereason is a strategic move toward our vision of being the most complete cybersecurity partner to our customers and strategic allies,” said Bob McCullen, CEO and Chairman at LevelBlue. “By combining Cybereason’s best-in-class XDR and DFIR with our AI-powered MDR and incident response, we can deliver coherent protection that’s proactive, scalable, and purpose-built for today’s fast-evolving threats.”
Strategic Investment and Board Expansion
SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital will invest in LevelBlue. They are leading investors in high-growth technology. Their investment is a testament to high market trust in LevelBlue’s long-term vision and roadmap to innovation. These organizations boost LevelBlue’s strength as a cybersecurity leader. Their global AI and next-gen tech skills help tackle today’s complex digital challenges.
Furthermore, U.S. Treasury Secretary and Liberty Strategic Capital Managing Partner Steven T. Mnuchin will join LevelBlue’s Board of Directors. His inclusion carries with it extensive experience at the intersection of global finance, government policy, and strategic investing exactly the sort of acumen that will guide LevelBlue in its charge to safeguard mission-critical infrastructure and enterprise systems around the world.
“Cybersecurity is inextricable today from economic security and national resilience,” according to Steven Mnuchin. “LevelBlue has rapidly emerged as a leader in integrated managed security services, and I am thrilled to help drive its growth at a time when organizations worldwide are seeking trusted partners with which they can chart the complexity of today’s threat landscape. I also want to thank Manish Narula, Cybereason CEO, for his vision in bringing this vision to life and guiding Cybereason into its next period of growth and innovation.”
Scaling Capabilities and Global Reach
The acquisition by Cybereason is a significant addition to LevelBlue’s ability to deliver outcome-based cybersecurity solutions, empowering organizations to accelerate detection, reduce response time, and improve long-term resiliency. It is also a strategic accomplishment on LevelBlue’s overall strategy to bring together industry-leading technology, skill, and services into a single integrated platform.
Building on previous Trustwave and Stroz Friedberg acquisitions, LevelBlue continues to position itself as the most comprehensive cybersecurity ally empowering organizations to transition from reactively defensive to proactively resilient.
“LevelBlue partnership is an exciting new chapter for Cybereason,” said Manish Narula, CEO of Cybereason. “LevelBlue acquisition unites our mutual strengths in XDR, MDR, offensive security, DFIR, and cybersecurity consulting services, enabling us to deliver even more value to our customers and their advisors and cyber insurance partners globally.”
Key Benefits for Clients and Partners
The integration of Cybereason technology and talent offers various important enhancements to LevelBlue customers and strategic partners by industry and geography:
Improved Endpoint Security (XDR + MDR): Cybereason’s advanced XDR natively augments Trustwave’s award-winning MDR platform, adding enhanced, speedier detection and containment of cyber threats to LevelBlue’s integrated MDR offering.
World-Class DFIR Services: The merger of Cybereason’s DFIR and Stroz Friedberg’s capabilities extends LevelBlue’s international reach and forensic capacity, providing unmatched, technology-agnostic response capabilities to enterprises and their legal or insurance allies.
Smarter Threat Intelligence: The integration of Cybereason’s threat intelligence research with LevelBlue’s SpiderLabs provides organizations with deeper insights on emerging threat actors and evolving attack patterns.
Offense and Defense Harmony: LevelBlue offers complete security. From penetration testing to detection engineering and ongoing monitoring, we strengthen defenses while ensuring business continuity.
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Ease of Integration Across Tech Stacks: LevelBlue’s tech-agnostic approach makes it easy to integrate with major platforms like Microsoft and SentinelOne. It also works well in hybrid environments, enhancing customers’ existing cybersecurity investments.
Increased Global Reach: Cybereason’s established presence in Japan increases LevelBlue’s global reach, enhancing service delivery and customer support in Asia and worldwide.
“Cybereason XDR and digital forensics capability is a fantastic added capability that will enable us to better serve our customers with greater visibility into threats, less response time, and greater confidence in the face of new cyber threats,” said Shawn Hakl, AT&T Business Product Senior Vice President and LevelBlue Board Member. “LevelBlue’s continued investment in cutting-edge capabilities makes it an even more strategic partner for us and the businesses we support.”
Defining the Future of Cybersecurity
LevelBlue is changing the game in cybersecurity. We blend smart technology, top talent, and a global reach to deliver real security results. From mid-sized business to the most complex organizations in the world, LevelBlue provides one, proactive, and robust methodology for cybersecurity that empowers clients to be ahead of the threat curve and continue to operate with confidence in a digital-first economy.
