Accenture makes largest cybersecurity acquisition with CyberCX

Accenture has announced plans to acquire CyberCX, a premier cybersecurity provider headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, in a move that marks its largest-ever cybersecurity acquisition.

The bold step to reinforce Accenture’s capabilities throughout Asia Pacific, significantly strengthening its support for both public and private sector clients amid rapidly intensifying cyber threats and regulatory complexities.

CyberCX, founded in 2019, has positioned itself as a leader in the region, with a skilled team of roughly 1,400 professionals. The company’s broad suite of services covers everything from consulting and transformation to managed security services, and is renowned for expertise in areas such as offensive security, cyber-physical security, incident response, threat intelligence, and strategic advisory.

Additionally, CyberCX operates a sophisticated network of security operations centers across Australia and New Zealand, with additional footprints in London and New York, ensuring a blend of local insight and global reach.

Strong reputation

A cornerstone of CyberCX’s value proposition is its portfolio of innovative, AI-driven security platforms, which include managed detection and response, sovereign secure cloud solutions, a dedicated CyberCX Academy for talent development, and proprietary cyber intelligence and testing tools.

Its established ecosystem partnerships with heavyweights like Microsoft, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks underscore its strong reputation, along with a remarkable 2,600+ professional certifications among its personnel.

The timing of Accenture’s acquisition is critical. According to Accenture’s recent State of Cybersecurity Resilience report for 2025, a vast majority—97 per cent—of Australian organisations remain unprepared to safeguard their AI-powered infrastructures, with around 80 per cent falling short in vital data and AI cybersecurity competencies needed to protect evolving digital environments.

Digital threats

Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead for Accenture Cybersecurity, highlighted the synergy between the two organisations, noting that their combined strengths in agentic AI and deep-rooted market relationships will help turn cybersecurity into a true strategic advantage for clients throughout Asia Pacific.

Peter Burns, the regional head for Accenture Australia and New Zealand, added that as organisations grapple with the expanding scope of digital threats and connected ecosystems, the need for robust and responsible cybersecurity governance is more urgent than ever—especially as AI and quantum technologies mature.

John Paitaridis, CEO of CyberCX, expressed pride in the company’s achievements and excitement about joining Accenture’s global network: This union, he said, creates a force multiplier, enabling the delivery of world-class cybersecurity solutions to even more clients and accelerating growth across the region.

The acquisition is just the latest in Accenture’s campaign to grow its cybersecurity portfolio. Since 2015, the company has snapped up 20 cybersecurity firms—recently including Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security—demonstrating an ongoing commitment to strengthening its global leadership in digital defense.

The terms of the CyberCX deal remain confidential, and closing of the transaction is subject to standard regulatory approvals and closing conditions.