Tenable to Acquire Vulcan Cyber for $150M to Boost Cybersecurity Platform

 Tenable Holdings, Inc. will acquire Vulcan Cyber Ltd. for approximately $150 million, including $147 million in cash and $3 million in restricted stock units. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025. Vulcan Cyber, founded in 2018, specializes in cybersecurity services and has raised $55 million from investors. The acquisition aims to enhance Tenable's Exposure Management platform with Vulcan Cyber’s AI-powered risk prioritization and automated remediation features, helping organizations streamline security operations and address vulnerabilities effectively.

https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/tenable-to-acquire-vulcan-cyber-for-150-million-93CH-3837141

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