Truesec Strengthens Proactive Cyber Defense with Acquisition of Banshie

Truesec, a leading Nordic cybersecurity company, today announced the acquisition of Banshie, a specialist in penetration testing, red teaming, and ethical hacking services. This strategic move significantly enhances Truesec’s proactive cybersecurity offerings and further solidifies its position in the broader Nordic region.

Proactive cybersecurity: Essential for today’s threat landscape

As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations must shift from reactive to proactive defenses. Regular simulated attacks, including penetration testing and red teaming, help uncover vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them. Such testing can reduce successful attacks by over 50%. With Banshie joining the Truesec group, we are enhancing our capacity and expertise to offer clients a more comprehensive cybersecurity service delivering response times up to 30% faster than remote providers.

“Integrating Banshie’s proven offensive security expertise is a major advancement in our mission to protect businesses against emerging threats,” said Karin Hagman, CEO of Truesec Group.

The acquisition achieves

• Stronger local presence in Denmark and across the Nordics
• Expanded offensive cybersecurity services to proactively identify and neutralize threats
• Faster incident response and mitigation, local teams resolve cyberattacks 40% faster, minimizing downtime

“We are proud to join the Truesec Group. Together, we are significantly enhancing our collective ability to protect even more organizations from today’s most advanced cyber threats. Banshie and Truesec share the same core values and unwavering dedication to delivering the highest level of professionalism in cybersecurity” said Thomas Birn, CEO of Banshie.

What is next

• Clients can expect a combined portfolio of services that includes regular penetration testing, simulated attacks (red and purple teaming), advanced security assessments, and strategic consulting
• The acquisition is expected to formally close in the coming weeks

About Banshie 

Banshie is a Danish-based, independent cybersecurity company specializing in offensive and defensive cybersecurity. We help organizations strengthen their defenses by testing, challenging, and improving their security posture through advanced penetration testing, breach detection, and incident response."