Flashpoint Acquires Vulnerability Intelligence Leader Risk Based Security
Jan 12, 2022•over 3 years ago
Acquiring Company
Flashpoint
Acquired Company
Vulnerability Intelligence Leader
Description
Flashpoint, the trusted leader in threat intelligence and risk prevention, today announced it has acquired Risk Based Security (RBS), a Richmond, Virginia-based company specializing in vulnerability and data breach intelligence, as well as vendor risk ratings. The integration of RBS’s collections and technology into the Flashpoint platform offers a wide range of cybersecurity practitioners—including cyber threat intelligence (CTI), vulnerability management, DevSecOps, and vendor risk management teams—the contextual threat intelligence and automation they need to detect, prioritize, and thwart emerging cyber risks rapidly and holistically.
M&A Insights
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Tech stack consolidation
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Post-acquisition investment
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