Cybersecurity · Industry brief

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has completed its acquisition of Information Security Corporation (ISC), a US cryptography software maker, in a strategic tuck-in deal with undisclosed financial terms. ISC specializes in public key infrastructure, encryption, and credential management software, with products including CertAgent listed on the NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified Components List for over a decade. SAIC plans to integrate ISC's cryptographic tools into its zero-trust architecture offerings for intelligence and defense customers, with a particular focus on crypto-agility and post-quantum cryptography capabilities as organizations prepare for quantum computing threats. The acquisition reflects a broader trend of government integrators acquiring specialist cryptography firms to strengthen their competitive positioning with security-conscious federal buyers in preparation for the post-quantum era. SAIC was advised by KPMG; ISC was advised by TideLock Partners. (Source: AP News via Dealroom)

Searchlight Capital Partners has acquired Aderian Group from Adelis Equity Partners. Aderian is a Nordic managed IT services provider serving over 10,000 SME customers across Sweden and Norway, with comprehensive service offerings including cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and consulting. Founded in 2022, the company has scaled to approximately SEK 2.5 billion in revenue and 850+ employees through organic growth and over 30 strategic acquisitions. Lincoln International acted as exclusive buy-side financial advisor to Searchlight on the transaction and acquisition financing, securing a competitive senior facilities agreement within eight days of exclusivity. Aderian's management team reinvested alongside Searchlight and the partnership will support the company's continued Nordic expansion and buy-and-build strategy across selected European markets.

European defence, security and resilience startups raised a record $8.7 billion in venture capital in 2025, representing a 55% year-on-year increase. The venture funding landscape is shifting with dedicated military and defence tech funds growing larger, dual-use and resilience investors multiplying, and governments entering the market through sovereign and state-backed vehicles. (Source: VestBee)

Congress has intensified focus on private sector cybersecurity practices as a national security matter, with lawmakers from both parties demonstrating sustained interest in how companies collect, safeguard, and respond to data compromises and protect critical systems. Cybersecurity incidents now risk attracting scrutiny not only from regulators and shareholders but also from Congress, which is likely to remain a priority regardless of which party controls Congress. The article addresses how cybersecurity incidents can draw congressional oversight, the distinct risks when incidents receive congressional attention, and emerging areas of congressional focus that may increase corporate cybersecurity scrutiny.