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Booz Allen Hamilton today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Defy Security, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for commercial enterprises. The transaction will position Booz Allen’s global commercial business to deliver end-to-end, tech-enabled cyber products and services to clients in financial services, health and life sciences, manufacturing, technology, energy, retail, and other sectors.
The acquisition unites Booz Allen’s deep federal and commercial domain expertise with Defy’s proven ability to deliver scalable cyber solutions to leading enterprises. Together, the combined entity will address the evolving threat landscape by offering resilient, innovative cybersecurity services and technologies tailored to commercial priorities.
“This acquisition helps us deliver resilient cybersecurity services and technologies for leading enterprises like never before,” said Andrew Turner, executive vice president and head of Booz Allen’s global commercial business. “Together Booz Allen and Defy Security will unlock new market opportunities, accelerate innovation, and help our customers protect their most critical assets in an increasingly fast-paced threat environment.”
“We founded Defy Security to reimagine the way commercial enterprises buy and scale cyber technology,” said Justin Domachowski, founder and CEO of Defy. “Combining Booz Allen’s deep technical qualifications and global reach with our leading cyber solutions and talent opens incredible opportunities to support global customers in new ways. We could not be more excited about the road ahead.”
Defy Security is backed by Sverica Capital, a technology-focused private equity firm. Booz Allen retained AGC Partners (financial M&A advisor), PwC (accounting and tax advisor), King & Spalding (legal advisor), and Oliver Wyman (strategic industry advisor). Defy retained J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (financial advisor) and Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP (legal advisor).
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