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Proper cybersecurity dramatically reduces the risk associated with mergers and acquisitions, Optiv Security explains.

Picus Security, a breach & attack simulation (BAS) provider, has secured $5 million in Series A funding led by EarlyBird Funding & eyes global expansion.

Security information & event management (SIEM) provider Exabeam buys cloud app security firm SkyFormation. Exabeam Spotlight19 conference will rally MSSP partners.

Cyber risk management & quantification company RiskLens adds $20.6 million in Series B funding led by cybersecurity venture capital firm Paladin Capital Group.

Deloitte, a Top 100 MSSP, acquires Converging Data Australia, a cybersecurity firm that partners with AttackIQ, Carbon Black, Phantom & Splunk.

Facebook considers major cybersecurity acquisition to strengthen data protection, thwart hackers & boost its reputation for  customer privacy, according a report.

Fraud prevention startup Precognitive raises $1.25 million in seed funding led by Corazon Capital, founder Sam Bouson confirms.