Cybersecurity company SIXGEN has acquired software development firm Kyrus Tech to expand its capability to deliver advanced platforms and services designed to meet the complex needs of national security customers across multiple aspects of the digital domain.
SIXGEN said Monday it will add to its talent pool approximately 80 engineers and subject matter experts from Kyrus.
Kyrus CEO Dan Hall will join SIXGEN as a board director and as an executive vice president.
âKyrus brings highly specialized capabilities that align with SIXGENâs vision of building a formidable ecosystem of solutions for the modern digital warrior,â said SIXGEN CEO Jack Wilmer.
Delivering Cyber Platforms to Federal Clients
Kyrus provides mission-critical cyber platforms for defense, intelligence and federal agencies.
The Sterling, Virginia-based company specializes in reverse engineering, software and hardware development and data science to help customers advance national defense and ensure critical infrastructure security.
Boldend & Secure EE Acquisitions
The latest transaction marks the third acquisition for SIXGEN, which was acquired by private investment firm Washington Harbour Partners in November 2023.
In July, SIXGEN purchased cybersecurity firm Secure Enterprise Engineering as part of a push to broaden its software offerings, client relationships and technical talent.
The following month, the Washington Harbour portfolio company moved to buy Boldend to integrate into its portfolio the latter’s cyber automation tools, software and electronic warfare platforms and add engineering and technical talent to accelerate the development and delivery of capabilities to digital warfighters and support U.S. defense and national security missions.
âGrounded in the thoughtful integration of the expertise of Kyrus, Boldend, and Secure EE, SIXGEN is ushering in a new era of technology in key areas, unifying Full-spectrum Cyber, Electronic Warfare, Secure Radio Frequency Communications, and other multi-domain digital operations. This consolidated strength enables us to double down in our support of the nationâs most critical, mission-oriented agencies and accelerate our priorities,â Wilmer stated.
According to SIXGEN, the latest acquisition reflects Washington Harbour’s efforts to advance strategic investments in full-spectrum cyber as part of its commitment to advancing national defense and critical infrastructure security.
Holland & Knight and PwC served as Washington Harbour’s legal counsel and financial adviser, respectively, in the transaction. Morse Law advised Kyrus Tech on the deal’s legal aspects.
