LevelBlue Acquires Cybereason, Reinforcing Global Leadership in Cybersecurity
LevelBlue, the world’s largest pure-play managed security services provider (MSSP), has completed its acquisition of Cybereason, a leader in Extended Detection and Response (XDR), threat intelligence, and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). This strategic move solidifies LevelBlue’s position as a dominant force in cybersecurity, offering unparalleled capabilities in managed detection and response (MDR), incident response, and consulting services.
The acquisition also brings significant financial backing from SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital, underscoring confidence in LevelBlue’s vision for the future. Steven T. Mnuchin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Managing Partner of Liberty Strategic Capital, has joined LevelBlue’s Board of Directors, further strengthening the company’s leadership team.
A Unified Vision for Cyber Resilience
Bob McCullen, Chairman and CEO of LevelBlue, emphasized the transformative potential of this acquisition. “This is an exciting new chapter for LevelBlue and Cybereason,” he said. “By combining our strengths in XDR, MDR, and DFIR with AI-driven technology and elite human expertise, we’re delivering the most unified and proactive cybersecurity experience available today. Our mission is to help clients move beyond reactive defense to achieve true cyber resilience.”
The integration of Cybereason’s advanced XDR platform with LevelBlue’s existing MDR offerings creates a comprehensive security ecosystem. This synergy enables faster, more accurate threat detection and response, helping organizations reduce dwell time and prevent threats from escalating. The result is a robust, end-to-end solution that addresses the evolving needs of businesses worldwide.
Enhanced Capabilities Across the Board
For clients and partners, the acquisition expands LevelBlue’s service portfolio and geographic reach, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia, including Japan, where Cybereason is a leading cybersecurity provider. Key enhancements include:
- Stronger Endpoint Security: Cybereason’s XDR capabilities complement LevelBlue’s industry-leading MDR services, enabling faster and more precise detection and response. This combination helps clients minimize the impact of threats by identifying and containing them before they spread.
- World-Class DFIR Services: The integration of Cybereason’s DFIR expertise with LevelBlue’s recent acquisition of Stroz Friedberg significantly boosts the company’s capacity and global coverage. Clients benefit from unmatched forensic capabilities, ensuring that every incident is addressed with speed, precision, and effectiveness.
- Smarter Threat Intelligence: By merging Cybereason’s research team with LevelBlue SpiderLabs, clients gain deeper insights into emerging threats and attack techniques. These actionable intelligence capabilities empower organizations to stay ahead of adversaries.
- Advanced AI Innovations: Combining Cybereason’s AI technologies with LevelBlue’s proprietary solutions enhances detection, investigation, and response processes. This integration reduces false positives, allowing security teams to focus on real threats with greater efficiency and confidence.
- Offensive and Defensive Synergy: LevelBlue now offers end-to-end security services, including penetration testing, risk assessments, detection engineering, and continuous monitoring. This holistic approach ensures operational resilience while hardening defenses against sophisticated attacks.
- Technology-Agnostic Solutions: Whether clients use Microsoft, SentinelOne, or hybrid environments, LevelBlue optimizes their existing security investments to maximize outcomes. This flexibility ensures seamless integration and improved performance across diverse IT landscapes.
- Expanded Global Presence: Cybereason’s strong foothold in Japan strengthens LevelBlue’s international footprint, enhancing regional delivery capabilities and supporting clients in key markets worldwide.
Strategic Investments Drive Long-Term Growth
The involvement of SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital highlights the strategic importance of this acquisition. These investors bring not only financial support but also valuable industry connections and expertise, reinforcing LevelBlue’s ability to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions at scale.
Steven T. Mnuchin’s appointment to LevelBlue’s Board of Directors adds another layer of credibility and strategic insight. His extensive experience in finance and policy will guide the company as it continues to expand its global influence and innovate in the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Building Toward End-to-End Resilience
This acquisition follows LevelBlue’s recent purchases of Trustwave, Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium Digital, all of which have contributed to the company’s growth as a comprehensive cybersecurity partner. With the addition of Cybereason, LevelBlue now offers the most complete suite of services designed to help organizations achieve long-term cyber resilience.
As cyber threats grow in complexity and frequency, businesses need partners who can provide proactive, integrated, and scalable solutions. LevelBlue’s expanded capabilities, bolstered by its latest acquisition, position the company as a trusted ally in the fight against cybercrime.
About LevelBlue
LevelBlue reduces risk and builds lasting resilience so organizations can innovate and advance their mission with confidence. As the world’s most analyst-recognized and largest pure-play managed security services provider, LevelBlue elevates client outcomes that matter: stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. LevelBlue combines AI-powered security operations, advanced threat intelligence, and elite human expertise to provide the most comprehensive portfolio of strategic advisory, managed security, offensive security, and incident response services. Learn more at levelblue.com.
