Darktrace Expands Its Cybersecurity Arsenal with Cado Security Acquisition

Darktrace, a leading cybersecurity firm, has announced its first acquisition post its £4.3 billion takeover by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The company will be acquiring London-based Cado Security for up to £131 million. Cado Security is a specialist in cloud investigation and response, offering support across a wide array of environments, thereby eliminating blind spots in incident response. Darktrace aims to integrate Cado’s forensic investigation solutions with its own ActiveAI Security Platform. This merger is expected to augment Darktrace's Cyber AI Analyst capabilities, improving data collection for enhanced customer defense operations. Cado's R&D bases in London and Bristol will collaborate with Darktrace’s existing centers in Cambridge and The Hague. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval, with completion expected by February. Founded by James Campbell and Chris Doman, Cado brings significant expertise in cloud forensics, expected to bolster Darktrace's mission to provide robust cybersecurity. The acquisition will enable customers to better manage rapidly evolving cyber threats.