LevelBlue announced it will acquire Cybereason, strengthening its leadership in managed detection, response, and threat intelligence. The deal positions LevelBlue as the world’s largest pure-play managed security services provider (MSSP).
Strategic Move to Unify Cyber Defense
The acquisition integrates Cybereason’s advanced Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform with LevelBlue’s AI-driven Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Together, they will deliver faster detection, improved incident response, and deeper visibility into global threats.
Bob McCullen, CEO and Chairman of LevelBlue, called the deal “a strategic leap forward” in building a unified cybersecurity partner for clients. The combination reduces operational complexity while improving cyber resilience across enterprise environments.
“Cybersecurity is now inseparable from economic security and national resilience.”
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin
Investment from Leading Global Firms
SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital will invest in LevelBlue as part of the transaction. Their involvement underscores confidence in LevelBlue’s long-term strategy and innovation.
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Managing Partner at Liberty Strategic Capital, will join LevelBlue’s Board of Directors. Mnuchin said, “Cybersecurity is now inseparable from economic security and national resilience.”
Enhanced Global Reach and Incident Response
Cybereason’s expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) expands LevelBlue’s ability to contain and analyze attacks quickly. Combined with previous acquisitions, Trustwave and Stroz Friedberg, LevelBlue now offers unmatched global coverage and integrated response capabilities.
New Era for Clients and Partners
Manish Narula, CEO of Cybereason, said the partnership “unlocks additional value for clients, their counsel, and cyber insurance partners globally.” The acquisition strengthens LevelBlue’s mission to deliver proactive, outcome-driven security and accelerate client resilience worldwide.
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