In brief

Dragos announced that Accenture is acquiring a majority stake in the company at a $3.2 billion valuation, as part of a broader combination valued at $4.175 billion that also includes runZero and NetRise. Dragos frames the move as a response to a rapidly expanding operational technology and extended OT security challenge, where critical infrastructure faces more sophisticated attacks, wider attack surfaces, and increasing pressure from AI-enabled threats.

According to Dragos CEO Robert M. Lee, the company will remain a standalone and independent entity, with Lee continuing as CEO and Dragos retaining operational autonomy. After regulatory approval, runZero and NetRise are expected to be integrated into Dragos alongside the recently acquired Phosphorus, strengthening asset discovery, exposure management, supply-chain security, and OT intelligence capabilities. Dragos says Accenture’s global reach, OT expertise, data resources, and delivery capacity will help it scale its xOT cybersecurity platform while preserving its mission focus.

Source: Dragos blog

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