DC Advisory advised Cyberoam Technologies on its sale to Sophos

Expands Network Security, UTM and Next-Generation Firewall Portfolio

OXFORD, UNITED KINGDOM–(Feb 10, 2014) – Sophos announced today that it has acquired Cyberoam Technologies, a leading global provider of network security products. The acquisition expands and deepens Sophos’ already significant product portfolio in network security, by combining Cyberoam’s Unified Threat Management (UTM), next-generation firewall and network security expertise with Sophos’ existing award-winning network security solutions in UTM and wireless security.

Sophos and Cyberoam create a winning combination at the right time, in the right product markets and in all the right geographies. Cyberoam has built a strong reputation as an aggressive and nimble innovator in the network security market, and like Sophos, has a ‘channel-first’ approach and reputation for delivering top-notch service and support. The acquisition expands and accelerates our network security roadmap to grow our presence in UTM, advanced threat protection, wireless and next generation firewall — some of the fastest growing markets in all of IT. This also continues our focus of providing exciting opportunities to grow our channel partners and customers.