Cisco Acquires Booz Allen’s SnapAttack

Cisco has completed the acquisition of SnapAttack, a cyber threat hunting and detection company originally developed by Booz Allen Hamilton. SnapAttack was created by Booz Allen’s DarkLabs in 2020 to address cybersecurity challenges through threat intelligence, attack emulation, and detection

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analytics. The company was spun out in 2021, with Booz Allen remaining an investor to support its continued growth. The acquisition strengthens Cisco’s cybersecurity capabilities, leveraging SnapAttack’s advanced technology to enhance threat detection and response solutions.

Booz Allen, known for its expertise in AI and cyber technology, focuses on national security, defense, and civil missions. The company’s investment in SnapAttack enabled faster and more sophisticated cyber solutions for government and commercial clients. Booz Allen’s Chief Financial Officer, Matt Calderone, emphasized that scaling commercial cybersecurity solutions benefits both private and government sectors. As Cisco integrates SnapAttack, Booz Allen will continue collaborating with the SnapAttack team to advance cybersecurity efforts.

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