Security News > 2020 > January > Accenture to Acquire Symantec's Security Services Unit from Broadcom
In an unexpected industry twist, consulting giant Accenture on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to acquire Symantec's Cyber Security Services business from Broadcom for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition significantly expands Accenture Security's managed security services offerings and capabilities, and will add more than 300 employees around the world to the group.
Symantec's Cyber Security Services business includes threat monitoring and analysis through a network of security operation centers around the world, real-time adversary and industry-specific threat intelligence and incident response services.
"This acquisition is a game-changer and will help Accenture provide flexibility rather than a 'one size fits all' approach to managed security services," Kelly Bissell, senior managing director of Accenture Security, said in a statement.
Symantec's Cyber Security Services business is the latest in several security-related acquisitions by the consulting giant over the years- including those of Deja vu Security, iDefense, Maglan, Redcore, Arismore and FusionX. The transaction is expected to close in March 2020.