MSSP Alert: Security Testing Merger: NetSPI Acquires nVisium

On January 10, NetSPI CEO Aaron Shilts was featured in MSSP’s article called Security Testing Merger: NetSPI Acquires nVisium. Read the preview below or view it online.

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NetSPI has acquired nVisium to enhance its offensive security solutions and address heightened demand for human-delivered penetration testing, the companies announced in a prepared statement. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

This is technology M&A deal number 12 that MSSP Alert and sister site ChannelE2E have covered so far in 2023.

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A Closer Look at NetSPI and nVisium

NetSPI, which specializes in enterprise penetration testing and attack surface management, is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has 418 employees listed on LinkedIn.

nVisium, a Falls Church, Virginia-based company focused on security testing, has 33 employees listed on LinkedIn.

With the acquisition, NetSPI now has more 450 offensive security experts globally who can support and scale to meet the needs of current and future clients. As NetSPI CEO Aaron Shilts explained:

“Our decision to acquire nVisium comes down to one core factor: acquiring amazing talent. We’re bringing two brilliant, culturally-aligned and complementary offensive security teams together who are committed to delivering the highest standard of penetration testing on the market today. I’m excited to see what nVisium and NetSPI can accomplish together.”

You can read the full article at MSSP Alert!