What happened
Accenture announced on June 18, 2026 acquisition of a majority stake in Dragos and full ownership of runZero and NetRise for ~$4.1B. Combines Dragos' OT threat detection with runZero's asset intelligence and exposure assessment and NetRise's firmware/device security and supply-chain visibility. Positions unified OT security platform for critical infrastructure.
Why it matters
Consolidates three complementary OT/IT security capabilities into a single platform. Addresses the growing need for AI-driven visibility and threat detection across operational technology, IT, and supply-chain risks in critical infrastructure. Reflects the industry shift toward unified, AI-native security operations.
Applicability
Critical infrastructure operators (utilities, pipelines, manufacturing); Accenture customers; organizations needing integrated OT/IT exposure management and threat detection.