SureCloud is a UK-based company with expertise in CREST and NCSC CHECK certified penetration testing and specialist cyber risk consulting.
The acquisition will enable CSA to enhance its services and provide its customers with a more comprehensive range of cybersecurity solutions against the ever-growing cyber threat. SureCloud Cyber Services, was an arm of SureCloud, and has been successfully divested in a strategic move to sharpen the company's focus on its foundational governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software offerings.
This transaction enables SureCloud to enhance its core GRC business, integrating continuous control monitoring to ensure real-time oversight and management of enterprise risks and compliance.
FluidOne invested in CSA in 2020 as a centre of excellence for cybersecurity following market demand for expertise to protect customers from the growing threat landscape. After surveying its customers, it decided to operate CSA as a separate division dedicated to cybersecurity.
CSA is led by MD Dave Woodfine and specialises in monitoring and detection, with particular strength in managed services using Microsoft Sentinel and the wider Microsoft suite of security products.
For expertise in penetration testing and incident response, the team have historically partnered with specialist suppliers. The SureCloud acquisition brings these skills in-house, with an expert team of 28 employees led by commercial director, Ben Jepson, who has been with the business for four years, following 16 years with NCC. He will join the board at CSA, reporting to Woodfine.
Russell Horton, FluidOne CEO and chairman of CSA, said, “During the acquisition process we have got to know Ben and the senior SureCloud team, combined with surveying their key customers. This has reinforced the quality and expertise of their staff, and a strong alignment in culture and drive to deliver great customer service.
“We will work together to deliver a world-class cyber centre of excellence that together with the other FluidOne pillars will strengthen our range of Connected Cloud Solutions.”
Jepson said, “Prior to the acquisition process we have worked on a number of joint bids with CSA and it became immediately apparent that both businesses had a complementary service portfolio and were an excellent cultural fit.
“Having a home in a fast-growing business dedicated to cyber will enable us to provide clear career paths for our current people and attract new talent – both of which will enable us to increase the value delivered to our joint customers.”
Woodfine, said, “Both myself and James Griffiths as the co-founders of Cyber Security Associates are delighted to add the world-class cyber services that SureCloud Cyber Services brings to the growing portfolio of CSA capabilities. Having met Ben and his team at SureCloud we see a great opportunity to enhance the range of cyber services we can offer both existing and new clients through the provision of penetration testing, red teaming and specialist consultancy.”
Post-acquisition, Horton is to become chairman of SureCloud, with FluidOne directors Simon Ward, Chris Rogers and Roy Hastings also becoming board directors.
Following on from the December 2023 acquisition of CNC, the SureCloud acquisition takes the FluidOne group to £109 million revenue and 500 employees, with more than 50 per cent of the business IT and cybersecurity.