SecurityWeek Report: 426 Cybersecurity M&A Deals Announced in 2025

"SecurityWeek's M&A tracker cataloged 426 deals in 2025, including 334 involving pure-play companies. The 2025 figure of 426 represents a 5% increase over 2024, signaling that the sector is once again on an upward trajectory after two years of consecutive decline."

"While the total number of deals is lower than the 2022 peak (455), the value and complexity of the deals appear to be higher. In addition, the market continues to move away from the 'buying everything' trend observed in 2021/2022 to a more strategic, international consolidation."

"At 288 participations for 426 deals, the US remains involved in roughly 67% of all global cybersecurity M&A. This is a slight recovery from the 63% low in 2023, but still well below the 80% dominance seen in 2021."

"Financial details were disclosed for 74 deals for a total disclosed value of $92.5 billion. This includes 63 deals involving pure-play cybersecurity companies, with a total disclosed value of $84 billion. The total disclosed deal value has surged by approximately 82% year-over-year."

SecurityWeek's 2025 M&A tracker recorded 426 cybersecurity deals, including 334 pure-play company transactions, marking a 5% increase from 2024 after two years of decline. While below the 2022 peak of 455 deals, individual deal values and complexity have increased significantly. The market has shifted from indiscriminate acquisition strategies to more strategic, international consolidation. Globalization has intensified, with the US involved in 67% of deals, recovering from 2023's 63% but below 2021's 80%. The UK solidified its position as the second-largest hub with 64 deals in 2025, while Israel reclaimed third place with 34 deals. Financial disclosures for 74 deals totaled $92.5 billion, with pure-play cybersecurity companies accounting for $84 billion across 63 deals, representing an 82% year-over-year surge largely driven by Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition.

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