Chess acquires specialist cybersecurity consultancy

Alderley Edge-based IT provider, Chess, has announced the acquisition of specialist cybersecurity consultancy, CyberLab.

CyberLab takes an innovative cybersecurity-as-a-service (CSaaS) approach that combining consultancy and technology to deliver the most robust solution for managing cyber security and expands Chess’s cybersecurity’s offer, which already supplies over 1000 UK blue-chip businesses and government departments.

The acquisition is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Chess within the cybersecurity space, including Foursys in 2017 and Armadillo Sec in 2021, and continues business growth as a ‘one-stop’ cybersecurity advisor, with services across testing, assessment, discovery to consultancy, delivery and hardening.

David Pollock, Chess Founder and Executive Chairman, commented:

“Cyber security is critical for our customers and businesses around the world. At our cyber security conference in April, we heard from our leading partners and experts how cyber threats, hackers and ransomware attacks are becoming more proficient and prolific. Business leaders need to make informed decisions about securing their data. CyberLab’s expertise and technology further strengthen our capability to deliver end-to-end services to all of our customers. We’re working on providing free access to the CyberLab portal, so stay tuned for further announcements.”

Ryan Bradbury, Director and founder of CyberLab, said about the acquisition:

“We are delighted to be joining Chess and helping their wide selection of customers manage their cyber security posture and reduce risk. Being part of a larger business has many benefits and opens new growth opportunities to our team”