Deloitte has acquired Makros, a Chilean cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in perimeter security, cloud security, identity management, and more. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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About Deloitte and Macross
Founded in 1845, Deloitte is based in London, England. 438,000 employees are registered on LinkedIn. Deloitte’s areas of expertise include financial advisory, risk management, tax services, and IT consulting practices.
Deloitte is a Top 250 MSSP and a Top 250 Public Cloud MSP. Since January 2015, we have made over 40 acquisitions related to cloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, workforce digitization and analytics services.
Founded in 2003, Makros has approximately 100 security professionals supporting over 200 customers. The company is based in Providencia, Santiago, Chile.
Key areas of Makros’ expertise include next-generation antivirus, EDR (endpoint detection and response), CASB (cloud access security mediation), intrusion detection, forensic analysis, perimeter and internal security audits, and intrusion information. Includes security and operational continuity solutions. Such as external and internal vulnerability testing and assessment.
Key Makros technology partners include Sophos, Netskope, Centrify, Viascope, ManageEngine, Faronics, Genians, Qualys, Guardicore, Axonius, and Kriptos.
Macross is involved in Deloitte’s security operations based in Chile. According to Deloitte, the business now has 250 of his professionals supporting clients in Chile and abroad.
Deloitte Acquires Macross: An Executive Perspective
Deloitte Chile CEO and Regional Managing Partner Ricardo Briggs said in a prepared statement about the transaction:
“This investment will push us forward in delivering complete and innovative solutions to our clients. This allows us not only to leverage our cybersecurity and cyber risk services, but also to analyze, process and manage data relevant to our clients’ operations and strategies in order to provide the most complete solution possible. We were able to continuously update our applications and technology.”
Deloitte Canada CEO Anthony Viel added:
“Macross’ presence and reputation in Chile is exceptional and we are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the best.”
Makros CEO Marcelo Díaz concludes:
“I am extremely proud to join a company like Deloitte, which will use our skills to address the tough market of cybersecurity and prepare our customers for the next digital challenges that arise in all aspects of business. It represents an opportunity to support. It also proves that we have built our business on innovation and adapted to the needs of companies in different sectors.”
Diaz is now transitioning to Deloitte Chile as a Cyber Risk Partner.
Additional acquisition of Deloitte Cybersecurity
Makros is the latest addition to Deloitte’s ever-growing list of cybersecurity acquisitions. Other deals include acquisitions of Hacktive, Sliced Tech, aeCyberSolutions, TransientX and Sentex.
