Thoma Bravo-backed Sophos to acquire Secureworks for $859m.

Thoma Bravo-backed Sophos, a British security software and hardware company, agreed to acquire Secureworks, an American cybersecurity company, for $859m. "Secureworks offers an innovative, market-leading solution with their Taegis XDR platform. Combined with our security solutions and industry leadership in MDR, we will strengthen our collective position in the market and provide better outcomes for organizations of all sizes globally. Secureworks’ renowned expertise in cybersecurity perfectly aligns with our mission to protect businesses from cybercrime by delivering powerful and intuitive products and services. This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our commitment to building a safer digital future for all," Joe Levy, Sophos CEO.