ILLINOIS, USA — RKON Technologies, a Chicago-based managed IT and cybersecurity services provider, announced the acquisition of Bridge Security Advisors, a cloud security and governance risk and compliance (GRC) expert.
The merger aims to strengthen RKON’s cybersecurity capabilities for industries facing complex regulations, such as healthcare, finance, and manufacturing.
Expanding capabilities in key security areas
Bridge Security Advisors brings critical capabilities to RKON, allowing us to better serve regulated sectors that require advanced protection measures. With this acquisition, RKON’s services now cover a wide range of cybersecurity areas, including:
Cloud Security and Risk MitigationGovernance Risk and Compliance (GRC)Identity and Access Management (IAM)Zero Trust ArchitectureVirtual CISO Services
“Regulated industries have more complex cybersecurity challenges,” said Jeff Malarkey, CEO of RKON.
“This acquisition strengthens our ability to provide more comprehensive solutions to clients facing complex cybersecurity threats. This is consistent with our goal of providing the following services:
strategic reinforcement
The merger comes at a critical time when demand for cybersecurity is increasing across the industry. Although financial terms have not yet been disclosed, the integration is expected to strengthen RKON’s market position in providing comprehensive security solutions to its growing customer base.
BSA brings an extensive network of 17,000 certified security professionals operating across six continents, significantly expanding RKON’s global reach. The combined organization will continue to operate under the RKON brand and provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions while maintaining continuity of service to existing customers.
