Accenture Acquires CyberCX to Strengthen Cybersecurity Capabilities.
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Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 9:12 pm ET1min read
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CyberCX, established in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019, has a highly skilled workforce of approximately 1,400 professionals and operates advanced security operations centers across Australia and New Zealand. The company offers a broad range of cybersecurity services, including consulting, transformation, managed security, and strategic advisory services. CyberCX's strong market leadership and trusted relationships with major cybersecurity players, such as Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks, have contributed to its success [1].
Accenture, with a significant presence in Europe (35.1%), North America (47.4%), and other regions (17.5%), has been expanding its cybersecurity capabilities through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of CyberCX represents Accenture's largest cybersecurity deal to date, further solidifying its position in the Asia-Pacific region. The combined entity will leverage Accenture's global scale and AI capabilities with CyberCX's local insights and market leadership to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions [1].
The acquisition comes at a critical time, given Accenture's recent report indicating that 97% of Australian organizations are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven future. CyberCX's AI-powered platforms and extensive expertise in offensive security and cyber physical security will enhance Accenture's ability to help clients navigate evolving threats and build resilience [1].
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and the terms were not disclosed. Forward-looking statements in the news release highlight potential risks, including the ability to close the transaction and achieve anticipated benefits [1].
This acquisition is part of Accenture's ongoing strategy to expand its cybersecurity capabilities and solutions. Since 2015, Accenture has completed 20 security acquisitions, including Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security. The integration of CyberCX will enable Accenture to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity services amidst an increasingly complex regulatory and threat landscape [1].
References:
[1] https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/accenture-to-acquire-cybercx-expanding-cybersecurity-capabilities-in-asia-pacific
Accenture, a management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing services firm, has acquired CyberCX. Accenture's net sales break down by activity as consulting services (51.2%) and outsourcing services (48.8%). Sales are distributed geographically across Europe (35.1%), North America (47.4%), and other (17.5%).
Accenture, a global leader in management consulting, technology services, and outsourcing, has announced the acquisition of CyberCX, a leading cybersecurity services provider. The acquisition aims to bolster Accenture's cybersecurity services in the Asia-Pacific region, leveraging CyberCX's extensive expertise and innovative AI-powered platforms.CyberCX, established in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019, has a highly skilled workforce of approximately 1,400 professionals and operates advanced security operations centers across Australia and New Zealand. The company offers a broad range of cybersecurity services, including consulting, transformation, managed security, and strategic advisory services. CyberCX's strong market leadership and trusted relationships with major cybersecurity players, such as Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks, have contributed to its success [1].
Accenture, with a significant presence in Europe (35.1%), North America (47.4%), and other regions (17.5%), has been expanding its cybersecurity capabilities through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of CyberCX represents Accenture's largest cybersecurity deal to date, further solidifying its position in the Asia-Pacific region. The combined entity will leverage Accenture's global scale and AI capabilities with CyberCX's local insights and market leadership to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions [1].
The acquisition comes at a critical time, given Accenture's recent report indicating that 97% of Australian organizations are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven future. CyberCX's AI-powered platforms and extensive expertise in offensive security and cyber physical security will enhance Accenture's ability to help clients navigate evolving threats and build resilience [1].
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and the terms were not disclosed. Forward-looking statements in the news release highlight potential risks, including the ability to close the transaction and achieve anticipated benefits [1].
This acquisition is part of Accenture's ongoing strategy to expand its cybersecurity capabilities and solutions. Since 2015, Accenture has completed 20 security acquisitions, including Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security. The integration of CyberCX will enable Accenture to meet the growing demand for cybersecurity services amidst an increasingly complex regulatory and threat landscape [1].
References:
[1] https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/2025/accenture-to-acquire-cybercx-expanding-cybersecurity-capabilities-in-asia-pacific
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