Accenture Set to Acquire CyberCX for Enhanced Cybersecurity Services in Asia Pacific

Accenture has agreed to acquire CyberCX, a cybersecurity services provider, to bolster its cybersecurity services in Asia Pacific. The acquisition will expand Accenture's leading position in the region and enhance its ability to build business resilience and protect critical infrastructure amidst a complex regulatory and threat landscape.

Accenture has announced its intention to acquire CyberCX, a leading cybersecurity services provider, to expand its cybersecurity capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. The acquisition aims to enhance Accenture's ability to build business resilience and protect critical infrastructure amidst a complex regulatory and threat landscape.

CyberCX, established in Melbourne, Australia in 2019, is one of the largest and most prominent cybersecurity firms in the Asia Pacific region, with approximately 1,400 skilled professionals. The company offers a range of services, including consulting, transformation, and managed security services, as well as advanced capabilities in offensive security and cyber physical security. CyberCX operates a network of advanced security operations centers across Australia and New Zealand, with additional offices in London and New York.

The acquisition will integrate CyberCX's AI-powered security platforms and extensive expertise in cybersecurity services. Accenture's global lead for cybersecurity, Paolo Dal Cin, stated, "CyberCX and Accenture share a mission to harness the power of cyber to help our clients securely navigate change, accelerate business reinvention, and build resilience against evolving threats." The combined entity will enable clients across Asia Pacific to transform cybersecurity into a strategic advantage.

The acquisition is timely, given Accenture's recent State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2025 report, which found that 97% of Australian organizations are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven future. The report also highlighted the lack of critical data and AI cybersecurity practices needed to protect models, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

Peter Burns, who leads Accenture's business in Australia and New Zealand, noted, "Client demand for cybersecurity services is accelerating as data and digital environments become increasingly connected and heightened threats are exposed across operational value chains, supply chains, and the enterprise." He added that CyberCX's breadth of capabilities, trusted relationships with government and critical infrastructure organizations, and exceptional talent in the region, combined with Accenture's local and global scale and innovation, will help meet this demand.

John Paitaridis, CEO of CyberCX, expressed pride in the business built by CyberCX and the opportunity to join Accenture's global cybersecurity organization. He stated, "Our shared mission for helping clients stay ahead of emerging threats and build resilience makes this a force multiplier."

The acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic moves by Accenture to expand its cybersecurity capabilities and solutions. Since 2015, Accenture has completed 20 security acquisitions, including most recently acquiring Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security. The terms of the CyberCX acquisition were not disclosed, and completion is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

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