SGS buys majority stake in cybersecurity firm Prescient Security

(AWP Alliance News) - SGS has acquired a majority stake in US-based Prescient Security to bolster its Digital Trust strategy and expand its cybersecurity and information compliance capabilities. Prescient Security has more than 350 employees and serves about 5,000 customers globally across sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, technology, and defense.

The deal adds penetration testing capabilities spanning manual, scalable digital, and AI-assisted approaches, supported by proprietary automation tools for compliance workflows. Prescient Security also brings certification services aligned with frameworks including SOC 2, ISO, PCI DSS, and HITRUST, alongside US federal requirements such as FedRAMP and CMMC. SGS expects the combination to support a shift toward more scalable, continual assurance offerings and deepen recurring client relationships.

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