Ernst & Young (EY) Australia has announced it has acquired managed services provider SecureWorx for an undisclosed amount.
Based in Melbourne, SecureWorx specialises in multi-cloud services, managed security operations and security advisory services for customers dealing with sensitive information. It also has 24/7 security operations managed services with government cleared staff and facilities.
EY said the acquisition would strengthen its cybersecurity services offering in response to new mandatory requirements in the Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2020, including sovereign cybersecurity capabilities.
As part of the deal, SecureWorx chief executive Philip Mulley will join EY Australia as Sovereign Cybersecurity leader.
“We have long admired EY Australia and in particular the work of their cybersecurity team. Joining EY Australia gives us access to EY Australia’s global thought leadership and deep industry knowledge,” Mulley said.