Accenture Acquires Innotec Security, Spain-Based Leading Cybersecurity Company
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Acquisition accelerates growth and market presence of Accenture Security in
Accenture has acquired Innotec Security, a privately held company specializing in cybersecurity-as-a-service, cyber resilience and cyber risk management, expanding its capabilities and footprint in
Founded in 2002 and headquartered in
Innotec Security provides a range of cybersecurity services, including threat simulation, detection, response and incident management, cyber intelligence, infrastructure and application security, cyber risk assessment, and security consulting. The company’s clients include large organizations operating in
“Our clients count on us to help them better protect and defend their enterprises across their entire ecosystem. Innotec Security is an excellent and well-regarded company in
The acquisition further expands Accenture’s ability to provide clients with much-needed cybersecurity skills and expertise. According to Accenture’s Cyber-Resilient CEO report,
“We’re delighted to welcome Innotec Security’s talented team to Accenture Security as we build on our established market leadership in cybersecurity services,” said Agustín Muñoz-Grandes, who leads Accenture Security in
Félix Muñoz, CEO of Innotec Security said: “Our strategy has always been to deliver exceptional cybersecurity services to our clients and to be one of the best companies to work for. Accenture’s industry-focused approach to cyber defense and its company culture is a great fit for us. Becoming part of Accenture is an excellent opportunity for us to deliver even more value to our growing client base and we’re excited for the next steps on our journey together.”
Accenture recently ranked No. 1 in managed security services market share by revenue in the Gartner® Market Share: Managed Security Services, Worldwide, 2022 report, 18 April 2023 * and was named a Leader in the latest Forrester Research report on European managed security service providers.
Since 2015, Accenture Security has made 19 acquisitions. Following its January 2020 acquisition of Symantec’s Cyber Security Services business Accenture became one of the leading global providers of MSS. Accenture further strengthened its cyber defense and MSS capabilities in
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*Gartner, Market Share: Managed Security Services, Worldwide, 2022, April 2023. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the
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Accenture Security is a leading provider of end-to-end cybersecurity services, including strategy, protection, resilience and industry-specific cyber services. We bring security innovation, coupled with global scale and a worldwide delivery capability through our network of Cyber Fusion Centers. Helped by our team of highly skilled professionals, we enable clients to innovate safely, build cyber resilience and grow with confidence. Visit us at accenture.com/security.
*Gartner, Market Share: Managed Security Services, Worldwide, 2022, April 2023. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the
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