LevelBlue has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Trustwave, a global provider of cybersecurity and managed detection and response (MDR) services.

The acquisition is expected to integrate strategic risk management expertise from cloud-based managed security services (MSS) providers LevelBlue, with Trustwave’s cybersec platform, Fusion, and cloud-native MDR service.

February saw Trustwave become the first pure-play MDR service provider to attain full authorized status by the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

The deal is not a standalone, with LevelBlue’s recent agreement from June to acquire Aon’s cybersecurity consulting business, formerly known as Stroz Friedberg.

With both acquisitions, LevelBlue believes it will create the largest pure-play MSSP in the industry, with carrier-grade connectivity, cloud edge security and deep MDR available under one roof.

Robert McCullen, chairman and CEO of LevelBlue, commented: “Trustwave's extensive expertise in managed detection and response services, combined with its unparalleled threat intelligence from SpiderLabs and mission-critical FedRAMP and StateRAMP authorizations, perfectly aligns with our vision to deliver simplified and powerful cybersecurity protection to organizations.

Trustwave CEO Eric Harmon added: “The threat landscape continues to evolve at an increasingly rapid pace.

"This announcement reinforces Trustwave’s market leadership, and together with LevelBlue, positions us to further strengthen our combined leadership position, bolster our offensive and defensive security portfolio, and drive additional innovation to further safeguard and fortify our clients against disruptive and damaging cyber threats.”