PE-backed CRA buys InfoSec World Conference and Expo
Summary
The deal is the first acquisition for CyberRisk Alliance, which was founded by Growth Catalyst Partners and Doug Manoni in November 2018 to serve the rapidly expanding cybersecurity and information risk management marketplace. “InfoSec World has an extraordinary history serving the information security marketplace through a unique combination of education, training, peer networking and engaging dialog with leading technology and service providers,” said CyberRisk Alliance chief executive Doug Manoni. “It has been a great privilege to have led MISTI’s cybersecurity conference and marketing services business through a period of rapid expansion and growth, and to have worked with such a dedicated and talented group of individuals in that objective,” said Tony Keefe, chief executive of MIS Training Institute. Scott Peters, co-founder of Growth Catalyst Partners, said “This is an important milestone for CyberRisk Alliance, and it exemplifies our commitment to aggressively build a powerful and influential business intelligence company serving this market of vital importance to our national and global security and economy.” Peters added, “We are extremely excited to consummate this transaction and by the broader opportunity to serve this marketplace. CyberRisk Alliance is a business intelligence company created to serve the high-growth, rapidly evolving cybersecurity and information risk management marketplace.