Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture has announced an agreement to acquire CyberCX, a cybersecurity services provider in the Asia Pacific region, to strengthen its capabilities and client service offerings in the sector.

CyberCX, founded in Melbourne in 2019, employs approximately 1,400 cybersecurity professionals and delivers services to both private and public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The company provides end-to-end services, including consulting, transformation, managed security, offensive security, cyber physical security, crisis management, threat intelligence, and managed detection and response. Additional offerings include strategic advisory, identity, cloud, and network security solutions.

With advanced security operations centres located across Australia and New Zealand, and additional offices in London and New York, CyberCX combines regional insight with international reach. Its service portfolio includes AI-powered security platforms that provide detection and response, sovereign secure cloud, a cybersecurity training academy, and proprietary tools for security testing and cyber intelligence.

The acquisition is set to be Accenture's largest in the cybersecurity space to date and is expected to expand its service footprint in Asia Pacific, supporting its business resilience, protection of critical infrastructure, and secure enterprise transformation. Accenture's recent research, the State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2025 report, found that 97% of Australian organisations remain unprepared to secure their AI-driven operations and 80% lack key data and AI cybersecurity practices to safeguard their models, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

According to Paolo Dal Cin, Global Lead at Accenture Cybersecurity, the two companies have aligned perspectives on how cybersecurity supports business transformation and resilience.

"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."

CyberCX holds partnerships with major cybersecurity companies, including Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike, and has received recognition in the region for its managed services and system integration capabilities. The business is supported by over 2,600 certifications, reflecting expertise across its service areas.

Peter Burns, who leads Accenture's business in Australia and New Zealand, commented on the changing landscape in cybersecurity demand and the impact of advancing technologies.

"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."

John Paitaridis, Chief Executive Officer of CyberCX, highlighted the significance of the deal for the firm's growth and its mission to enhance cyber defences for clients.

"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 planned transaction follows a series of cybersecurity acquisitions by Accenture since 2015. Past deals include the acquisitions of Morphus, MNEMO Mexico and Innotec Security, among others. The company states the acquisition of CyberCX is part of its strategy to enhance its cybersecurity offerings and solutions globally.

The deal terms were not disclosed. The finalisation of the acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.