Mergers & Acquisitions

Difenda Acquired by Quorum Cyber

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M&A Engagement Overview

Industry Groups: Business Services; Technology
Areas of Focus: Managed Security; IT Services

Harris Williams advised Difenda, a full-stack Managed Security Services provider for Microsoft Security, on their sale to Quorum Cyber, a portfolio company of Charlesbank Capital Partners and Livingbridge.

Founded in 2008, Difenda delivers a range of highly regarded professional and managed cybersecurity services across the full Microsoft Security stack and is a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security. The company has a growing customer base across diverse manufacturing, financial services, energy, retail, technology, and healthcare end-markets in Canada and the United States.

Difenda’s mission to enhance the cybersecurity posture and maximize the value of Microsoft Security investments seamlessly aligns with Quorum Cyber’s strategic objectives and underscores their position as a leader of Microsoft Security services. Further, both companies are committed to helping organizations thrive in an increasingly unpredictable and hostile digital landscape. This strategic partnership will allow Difenda to scale their capabilities, expand their reach, and enhance their offering.

We continue to see strong and growing investor interest in managed cybersecurity services businesses that protect customers in an increasingly complex and evolving threat landscape. Difenda has developed deep cybersecurity expertise across the Microsoft Security stack and is a trusted advisor to customers in North America, supporting both security and compliance initiatives. This strategic acquisition by Quorum Cyber will help Quorum enhance their capabilities and expand their footprint into North America.

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