IANS Research, a Boston, MA-based provider of independent research and advisory services for the information security industry, received a strategic investment from Apax Digital Funds.
The amount of the deal was not disclosed. As part of the transaction, Marcelo Gigliani and Patrick Kane will join the IANS Board of Directors. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024.
The company intends to use the funds to accelerate product development, expand its value proposition, and scale its go-to-market efforts.
Led by CEO Phil Gardner, IANS is a used resource to help CISOs and their teams make decisions and articulate risk providing experience-based insights from a network of seasoned practitioners through Ask-an-Expert inquiries, a peer community, deployment-focused reports, tools and templates, and executive development and consulting. IANS services help CISOs and their teams reduce risk for their organizations, through three platform offerings: a proprietary suite of subscription-based decision support content, professional development, tech-enabled research and on-demand expertise; consulting services, including security assessments and penetration testing; and a vibrant community for peer interaction and an exchange of best practices.
Commenting on the news, Phil Gardner said: “I’m proud of the success the IANS team has achieved over the last 22 years, and I’m excited to embark on our next chapter, as we begin working with Apax Digital. The investment and deep industry expertise of the Apax Digital team will equip us with the tools to accelerate our growth. Together with our expert Faculty, we will be able to provide services to more CISOs and their teams, and increase our support of the cybersecurity community.”
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24/04/2024