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Houston, TX \u2013 June 6, 2025<\/span><\/b> \u2013 <\/span>Liongard<\/span><\/a>, the global leader in Attack Surface Management (ASM), today announced the acquisition of the <\/span>Darklight Cyio platform, an AI-powered cyber risk solution that applies real-time threat intelligence and business context to risk prioritization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Darklight Cyio is a strong strategic fit, enhancing Liongard\u2019s platform<\/a> capabilities and strengthening its value proposition for customers and partners. The transaction is accretive, aligns with the company\u2019s growth strategy, contributes positively to earnings, and supports Liongard\u2019s commitment to maintaining a strong financial foundation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re confident this transaction positions us well for sustained success,\u201d said <\/span>Mayank Singhvi, Chief Financial Officer at Liongard. \u201cThis acquisition supports our strategy to grow with purpose by expanding our platform intelligently, maintaining financial discipline, and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the acquisition of Darklight Cyio,\u00a0 Liongard significantly enhances its ability to provide partners with a unified, intelligence-driven approach to proactive cybersecurity. By integrating continuous risk analysis, contextual threat prioritization, and stakeholder-ready reporting into the Liongard platform, partners gain the ability to identify, assess, and act on cyber risks with greater precision and speed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision has always been to help MSPs see everything, know what\u2019s changing, and act faster,\u201d said <\/span>Michelle Accardi, CEO of Liongard. \u201cWith Darklight Cyio now part of Liongard, we\u2019re delivering on that vision in a transformational way by applying AI and business context so our partners can secure every layer of their environment with confidence.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Benefits for Liongard Partners<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contextual Risk Prioritization<\/span><\/b>
\nReal-time threat intelligence aligned with business-critical systems to reduce noise and focus remediation efforts.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Always-On Risk Scoring<\/span><\/b>
\nContinuous risk assessments that evolve as new threat intelligence is ingested, keeping your security posture current.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Business-Aligned Vulnerability Insights<\/span><\/b>
\nGo beyond CVEs by evaluating vulnerabilities based on their impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Custom Reporting for Every Audience<\/span><\/b>
\nEasily generate reports aligned to NIST, FedRAMP, and other standards for technicians, CISOs, and executive stakeholders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deeper ASM Through Contextual Intelligence<\/span><\/b>
\nAmplify Liongard\u2019s core ASM capabilities with actionable insight into where vulnerabilities exist, what they mean, and how to respond.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re seeing a wave of consolidation across the cybersecurity and IT management landscape, especially in platforms serving MSPs and MSSPs,\u201d said <\/span>Jay McBain, Chief Analyst at Canalys. \u201cLiongard\u2019s acquisition of Darklight\u2019s Cyio platform represents the kind of strategic investment that not only strengthens its core offering but also positions the company as a frontrunner in delivering intelligent, risk-based automation and visibility to partners managing thousands of end customers.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This acquisition underscores Liongard\u2019s commitment to empowering IT and security professionals with automation, intelligence, and visibility that extend beyond the endpoint. It marks a bold step forward in enabling a proactive approach to cyber risk across today\u2019s complex digital ecosystems. <\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us to learn more:<\/strong> www.liongard.com\/cyio<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Liongard:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLiongard is redefining Attack Surface Management with an intelligent, AI-powered platform built for modern IT and security operations. Trusted by MSPs, MSSPs, and IT providers to protect over 70,000 end customers, Liongard delivers unified visibility across users, systems, networks, and cloud environments. With over 85 integrations, Liongard empowers teams to uncover hidden risks, enforce cybersecurity posture, and automate the actions that matter most. By combining deep asset intelligence with real-time insight and scalable remediation, Liongard fuels cyber resilience, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. For more information, visit <\/span>www.liongard.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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