In a move set to redefine the endpoint security landscape, Arctic Wolf has officially closed its acquisition of BlackBerry’s Cylance® endpoint security assets. The definitive agreement, announced on December 15, 2024, has now reached completion, positioning Arctic Wolf to expand its AI-driven cybersecurity capabilities.
A Strategic Shift for BlackBerry
This acquisition marks a significant transition for BlackBerry as the company shifts focus while maintaining a strategic relationship with Arctic Wolf.
“We are pleased to have successfully closed this pivotal transaction for BlackBerry and look forward to continuing our relationship with Arctic Wolf as a customer, as a reseller of the portfolio to our large government customers, and as a shareholder of this dynamic, growing company,” said John Giamatteo, chief executive officer of BlackBerry.
For BlackBerry, the deal signifies a move toward refining its security and software business while leveraging Arctic Wolf’s expertise in endpoint security. Retaining a reseller relationship and shareholder stake ensures BlackBerry remains embedded in the endpoint protection ecosystem without direct ownership of the Cylance assets.
The Birth of Aurora Endpoint Security
Arctic Wolf wasted no time in integrating Cylance’s AI-driven capabilities into its growing security ecosystem. The company has officially launched Aurora Endpoint Security, a next-generation portfolio aimed at revolutionizing endpoint protection.
“Today, the launch of Aurora Endpoint Security represents a transformative step in how organizations adopt endpoint protection,” said Nick Schneider, president and chief executive officer of Arctic Wolf. “By integrating Cylance’s advanced AI-driven capabilities into the Aurora Platform, and combined with the expertise of one of the world’s largest commercial security operations centers (SOCs), Arctic Wolf’s Aurora Endpoint Security offerings help organizations reduce risk exposure with better prevention and threat detection, eliminate alert fatigue and false positives, and build stronger, more resilient defenses.”
Aurora Endpoint Security is designed to extend cutting-edge prevention and detection technologies directly to the endpoint, leveraging Arctic Wolf’s vast telemetry of over 7 trillion security observations weekly and insights from a global customer base exceeding 10,000 organizations. The newly launched portfolio consists of four tailored solutions:
Aurora Protect – Baseline protection for foundational endpoint security needs.
Aurora Endpoint Defense – Advanced AI-driven threat prevention and response.
Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense On-Demand – A flexible, managed security solution for on-demand protection.
Aurora Managed Endpoint Defense – A fully managed endpoint security service designed for comprehensive threat management.
Impact on the Cybersecurity Industry
With this acquisition, Arctic Wolf solidifies its position as a dominant force in managed detection and response (MDR) and endpoint security. The incorporation of Cylance’s AI-driven capabilities aligns with Arctic Wolf’s broader strategy to enhance its security operations and provide businesses with an integrated, intelligence-driven cybersecurity approach.
The deal also highlights a broader industry trend of consolidation, where cybersecurity companies are acquiring specialized assets to bolster their service portfolios. As threats evolve, organizations are seeking unified solutions that blend AI-driven prevention, SOC expertise, and managed security capabilities—all areas where Arctic Wolf is now doubling down.
For BlackBerry, the divestiture allows the company to focus on high-growth areas while still maintaining a foothold in endpoint security through its reseller agreement with Arctic Wolf. The move reflects an industry-wide shift where legacy firms streamline their focus while up-and-coming players, like Arctic Wolf, aggressively expand their capabilities.
Looking Ahead
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow in complexity, Arctic Wolf’s acquisition of Cylance’s assets and the launch of Aurora Endpoint Security signal a major step forward in endpoint protection. With AI-driven insights, real-time threat detection, and managed security services, Arctic Wolf is setting a new benchmark for endpoint security solutions.
The industry will be watching closely to see how Arctic Wolf leverages its newly acquired technology and whether this acquisition spurs further consolidation in the cybersecurity space. But one thing is clear: Arctic Wolf is not just growing—it’s evolving into a security powerhouse poised to reshape the endpoint protection market.