Accenture / Dragos Deal Analysis ... Part 1

Accenture snaps up majority stake in Dragos, acquires runZero and NetRise in critical infrastructure security push

Accenture has agreed to acquire a majority stake in operational technology (OT) security specialist Dragos, alongside the acquisitions of runZero and NetRise, as the consulting giant looks to strengthen its critical infrastructure defense capabilities.The transactions, valued at approximately $4.175 billion, will see Dragos remain an independent business led by co-founder and CEO Robert M. Lee, while operating with runZero and NetRise under its …

Accenture / Dragos Deal Analysis ... Part 1

The Accenture / Dragos / runZero / NetRise deal may be the most significant single event in the OT Security Community & Market since Colonial Pipeline. I tackle this in 3 parts over the next 3 days. Part 1 – Accenture & Dragos Part 2 – The Dragos Product Part 3 – The Impact On The OT Security Product & Services Market Accenture & Dragos Dragos’ Independence I have been skeptical when both the acquired and acquirer make statements that the acqui…