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Accenture to acquire CyberCX, strengthening Asia Pacific security
Accenture has reached an agreement to acquire CyberCX in a move that will expand its cybersecurity operations across the Asia Pacific region.
CyberCX, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is recognised for providing cybersecurity services to both private and public sector entities throughout Australia, New Zealand, and international markets. With a workforce of approximately 1,400 professionals, the company brings expertise spanning consulting, transformation, managed security services, offensive and cyber physical security, crisis management, threat intelligence, managed detection and response, and strategic advisory, as well as identity, cloud, and network security.
The acquisition of CyberCX marks the largest cybersecurity purchase in Accenture's history and aims to strengthen its position in Asia Pacific, a region facing increasingly complex regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. CyberCX operates multiple security operations centres across Australia and New Zealand and maintains additional offices in London and New York, which enables it to merge local insight with global coverage.
Capabilities and technology
CyberCX has introduced several AI-powered security platforms, providing services such as detection and response, a sovereign secure cloud, and the CyberCX Academy for skills development. It also employs proprietary tools for security assessment and the gathering of cyber intelligence. This focus on technology aligns with findings from Accenture's State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2025 report, which identified that 97% of Australian organisations are not fully prepared to secure their AI-driven operations, while 80% currently lack fundamental data and AI cybersecurity practices to protect models and cloud infrastructure.
Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead for Accenture Cybersecurity, commented on the shared objectives between the two companies. "CyberCX and Accenture share a mission to harness the power of cyber to help our clients securely navigate change, accelerate business reinvention and build resilience against evolving threats. By combining Accenture's agentic AI capabilities with CyberCX's strong market leadership, innovative offerings and trusted C-suite and government relationships, we will enable clients across Asia Pacific to transform cybersecurity into a strategic advantage."
Industry partners and expertise
CyberCX has developed partnerships with major cybersecurity players, including Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. The provider is regularly recognised as a top managed service and system integrator in the region. Its workforce collectively holds over 2,600 industry certifications.
Peter Burns, who leads Accenture's business in Australia and New Zealand, outlined the drivers behind the transaction. "Client demand for cybersecurity services is accelerating as data and digital environments become increasingly connected and heightened threats are exposed across operational value chains, supply chains and the enterprise. The need for responsible governance is also rising as AI and Quantum technologies advance. CyberCX's breadth of capabilities, trusted relationships with government and critical infrastructure organisations, and exceptional talent in the region, combined with Accenture's local and global scale and innovation, will help us meet this ever-increasing client need."
Market growth and integration
John Paitaridis, CEO of CyberCX, highlighted the firm's progress and the opportunities arising from the acquisition. "We are immensely proud of the business we have built, becoming one of the leading providers of cybersecurity services in the region. Joining Accenture's global cybersecurity organisation enables our exceptional people to combine forces with global capabilities and provide world-leading cybersecurity services to an even greater number of clients across Asia Pacific as we accelerate our growth in the region. Our shared mission for helping clients stay ahead of emerging threats and build resilience makes this a force multiplier."
The acquisition is the latest in a series of steps by Accenture aimed at expanding its cybersecurity portfolio. Since 2015, the company has completed 20 acquisitions in this sector, including Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security. The financial terms relating to the CyberCX transaction have not been specified.
The closing of the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.
