SGS acquired Prescient Security, a deal designed to strengthen SGS’s digital trust strategy by bringing deep, complementary cybersecurity and compliance expertise into its global network.
"This strategic acquisition is a crucial part of our Digital Trust plan, providing a complete set of Digital Trust services, particularly in audits, certification and assurance. By uniting these with our independent, technical capabilities and global network, we will help clients manage digital risk, comply with the latest regulations and scale trusted innovation,” says Damien Rousseau, head of business assurance at SGS.
“Joining SGS is an exciting next chapter for Prescient Security. We have built our business around deep technical expertise, innovation and helping clients navigate increasingly complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements," adds Fabrice Mouret, co-founder and CEO of Prescient Security.
Key takeaways:
· Prescient Security manages over 350 employees and 5,000 customers worldwide, with a focus on information security, financial integrity, payment security, data protection and cybersecurity certification across the finance, healthcare, retail, technology and defense industries.
· The company also provides a comprehensive range of penetration testing services, combining expert-led manual testing, scalable digital approaches and AI-assisted models.
· Its certification solutions support major internationally recognized standards and frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO, PCI DSS and HITRUST, as well as U.S. federal requirements, such as FedRAMP and CMMC.
· Together, the two companies will expand the digital trust portfolio to help clients simplify complex compliance requirements, identify risks earlier and maintain assurance as regulations, technologies and threats evolve.
