PA Consulting acquisition boosts cyber security service
PA Consulting Group has acquired 7Safe Ltd, a leading cyber security consultancy headquartered in Cambridge UK. No fee has been disclosed.
7Safe’s expertise in security risk assessment, computer forensics, eDiscovery and education complements PA’s own long-established cyber security, risk and resilience capability.
PA says this service has been in high demand in securing the businesses of both public and private sector clients.
The acquisition of 7Safe means PA now offers a market-leading, end-to-end cyber security service – helping organisations become more secure while making the most of the opportunities that cyberspace presents.
7Safe’s deep testing and forensic skills will complement PA’s wider cyber security experience and expertise, said Jon Moynihan, executive chairman at PA Consulting Group.
He said: “We are very pleased that 7Safe has chosen to join PA, thus rounding out our already extensive set of capabilities in cyber security.
“7Safe are our kind of people; they have the same highly professional, ethical and people-focused approach to business as PA. the combination of the two businesses will enable us to meet all of our clients’ cyber security needs.”
Alan Phillips, co-founder of 7Safe, added: “We are all excited by the opportunities this provides to better help our clients. Cyberspace offers great opportunities for businesses; we can help ensure that their operations are conducted safely and with resilience.”
Barclaycard and 7Safe have been working together for over four years, ensuring the security of online payments around the world from global partners.
• PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS: Jon Moynihan, executive chairman at PA Consulting Group
