Accenture is set to significantly enhance its cybersecurity capabilities in the Asia Pacific region with the acquisition of CyberCX, a leading Australian cybersecurity firm. The deal, Accenture's largest cybersecurity acquisition to date, will incorporate CyberCX's approximately 1,400 skilled cybersecurity professionals and AI-powered security platforms into Accenture's global network. While the specific financial terms remain undisclosed, the Australian Financial Review has placed the deal's value at over A$1 billion. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

CyberCX, established in 2019 and headquartered in Melbourne, has rapidly become a prominent cybersecurity services provider in the Asia Pacific region. The company offers a comprehensive suite of end-to-end services, including consulting, transformation, and managed security services. Their expertise extends to areas like offensive security, cyber-physical security, crisis management, threat intelligence, and strategic advisory services. CyberCX also provides identity, cloud, and network security solutions.

A key component of CyberCX's offerings is its network of advanced security operations centers located across Australia and New Zealand, with additional offices in London and New York. These centers combine local insights with international reach to provide robust cybersecurity solutions. Furthermore, CyberCX has developed innovative AI-powered platforms that deliver services such as detection and response, a sovereign secure cloud, and the CyberCX Academy for training and learning. They also utilize proprietary tools for security testing and cyber intelligence.

Accenture's decision to acquire CyberCX is particularly timely, as highlighted by Accenture's recent "State of Cybersecurity Resilience 2025" report. The report indicates that a significant majority (97%) of Australian organizations are not adequately prepared to secure their AI-driven future, with 80% lacking the necessary data and AI cybersecurity practices to protect their models, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure.

According to Accenture, integrating CyberCX's capabilities will enable clients across the Asia Pacific region to transform cybersecurity into a strategic advantage. Peter Burns, who leads Accenture's business in Australia and New Zealand, stated that client demand for cybersecurity services is accelerating as digital environments become increasingly connected and threats become more sophisticated.

CyberCX has cultivated strong partnerships with major cybersecurity players like Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. The company has consistently been recognized as a top managed service and system integrator in the region, holding over 2,600 professional certifications among its staff.

Accenture has been actively expanding its cybersecurity capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Since 2015, the company has completed 20 security acquisitions, including Morphus, MNEMO Mexico, and Innotec Security. This latest acquisition of CyberCX underscores Accenture's commitment to becoming a leading provider of cybersecurity services globally.

John Paitaridis, CEO of CyberCX, expressed pride in the company's growth and emphasized that joining Accenture's global cybersecurity organization will enable CyberCX's employees to provide world-leading cybersecurity services to a broader range of clients across the Asia Pacific region. Paolo Dal Cin, global lead for Accenture Cybersecurity, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the shared mission of helping clients navigate change securely and build resilience against evolving threats.