Cipherloc, an encryption-as-a-service (EaaS) company, has acquired virtual CISO and cybersecurity services provider SideChannel for an undisclosed sum.This is technology M&A deal number 490 that MSSP Alert and sister site ChannelE2E have covered so far in 2022.Cipherloc will integrate SideChannel's vCISO services into its EaaS portfolio, the companies said. It will use these services to help organizations take a multi-layered approach to secure their operations.SideChannel finds a vCISO based on an organization's needs and objectives. The vCISO assesses the organization's cyber risk, measures the effectiveness of its current security program and identifies security gaps. The vCISO develops a strategy to improve the organization's security posture. The vCISO offers ongoing cybersecurity tips and recommendations. Along with its vCISO services, SideChannel offers various cybersecurity services, including:Cybersecurity Compliance Risk Assessments Third-Party Risk Management Virtual Privacy Officer SideChannel provides its vCISO and cybersecurity services to organizations in energy, finance and other industries. It reported revenue of $2.6 million for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2021, up 114 percent year over year.