Critical infrastructure security firm OPSWAT, has acquired Fend Incorporated. Fend is a data pipeline and cybersecurity company dedicated to securing operational technology (OT) against cyber threats, ransomware, and other evolving risks.

More than 4 in 10 firms in North America use out-of-date technology and lose nearly 50% more money in a data breach than companies running updated software and hardware, a new Kaspersky report said.

Under the agreement, Clear Skies will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cerberus Sentinel and will continue to provide security assessment and penetration testing services to US customers.

Avertium, backed by private equity firm Sunstone Partners, has acquired 1440 Security. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.