SGS buys majority stake in US cybersecurity firm Prescient Security

(AWP Alliance News) - SGS has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in US-based Prescient Security, expanding its push into enterprise cybersecurity and digital compliance. Prescient has more than 350 employees and about 5,000 customers worldwide, providing certification and audit services tied to information security and payment security, alongside penetration testing.

The deal adds coverage of major standards such as SOC2, ISO, PCI DSS, and HITRUST, alongside US federal requirements including FedRAMP and CMMC. SGS is targeting at least CHF 200 million in additional Digital Trust revenue by 2027 versus 2023, positioning the transaction as a step-up in its Digital Trust platform.

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