LevelBlue has officially completed its acquisition of Cybereason, marking a major milestone in its expansion as the world’s largest pure-play managed security services provider. The deal strengthens LevelBlue’s leadership in managed detection and response (MDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), creating one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity platforms in the industry. The acquisition unites Cybereason’s advanced XDR platform, cutting-edge threat intelligence, and elite incident response capabilities with LevelBlue’s existing MDR, offensive security, and strategic advisory services. The combined entity now offers clients a fully integrated, AI-driven security experience that enables proactive threat detection, faster response times, and long-term cyber resilience. Bob McCullen, Chairman and CEO of LevelBlue, said the acquisition represents a transformative step forward. “Today marks an exciting next chapter for LevelBlue and Cybereason. By bringing together unmatched XDR, MDR, and DFIR capabilities—powered by AI and human expertise—we are delivering the most unified and proactive cybersecurity experience in the market. Our mission is to help organizations move beyond reactive defense and achieve true cyber resilience.” As part of the transaction, SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Liberty Strategic Capital have made strategic investments in LevelBlue, underscoring confidence in the company’s growth strategy and long-term vision. Steven T. Mnuchin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Managing Partner at Liberty Strategic Capital, has joined LevelBlue’s Board of Directors. For clients, the integration delivers immediate benefits across multiple fronts. Enhanced endpoint security combines Cybereason’s XDR technology with LevelBlue’s native MDR services, significantly reducing threat dwell time and improving containment. The addition of Cybereason’s DFIR capabilities, following the prior acquisition of Stroz Friedberg, expands LevelBlue’s global reach and strengthens its ability to respond to complex incidents with speed, precision, and technology-agnostic expertise. The merger also enhances threat intelligence by uniting Cybereason’s research team with LevelBlue’s SpiderLabs, providing clients with deeper insights into emerging threats and actionable intelligence. AI capabilities are further amplified through the integration of Cybereason’s innovations with LevelBlue’s proprietary agentic AI, enabling faster, more accurate detection and response while reducing false positives. LevelBlue now offers a full-spectrum security approach, including penetration testing, risk assessments, detection engineering, and continuous monitoring, allowing clients to harden defenses and ensure operational resilience. The platform is designed to work seamlessly with existing security tools, regardless of vendor, helping organizations optimize their current investments. Cybereason’s strong presence in Japan and other key markets in Asia significantly expands LevelBlue’s global footprint, enhancing regional delivery and support. This acquisition follows LevelBlue’s recent purchases of Trustwave, Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium Digital, further solidifying its position as the most complete, outcome-driven cybersecurity partner. LevelBlue continues to focus on reducing risk and building lasting resilience, empowering organizations to innovate with confidence. The company remains the most analyst-recognized and largest pure-play managed security services provider, delivering stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. Learn more at levelblue.com.