Accenture has acquired Context Information Security, a cyber defense consultancy, previously owned by parent company Babcock International Group. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Context — which also has offices in Germany, the US and Australia — aims to strengthen Accenture Security’s existing portfolio and becomes part of Accenture’s cyber defense offerings with the addition of Context’s more than 250 employees. Context’s client base spans multiple industries including financial services, government, aerospace & defense, critical infrastructure and more.
“This acquisition is an excellent match for us, combining a group of highly skilled cybersecurity professionals globally while providing differentiated services to clients in the U.K. market,” said Kelly Bissell, a senior managing director at Accenture, who leads Accenture Security. “The deal signals continued aggressive growth for Accenture Security and gives us a new branch of talented family members to help clients grow their business with confidence and resilience.”
“Context has a remarkable set of cybersecurity skills, capabilities and reputation in the UK, as well as in the international financial services industry to complement the growth we have already driven for more than a decade in this market,” said Nick Taylor, UKI lead at Accenture Security. “We are excited to welcome this talented group of professionals that share a common vision of providing world-class cybersecurity to our clients."
Earlier this year in January, Accenture agreed to acquire Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business, which is the latest in a series of acquisitions — including those of Deja vu Security, iDefense, Maglan, Redcore, Arismore and FusionX — that demonstrate Accenture Security’s commitment to investing, innovating and scaling its cybersecurity services for clients.
