Chris created the ThreatCrowd intelligence portal, which AT&T later acquired through its purchase of AlienVault. He has published research on North Korean government cryptocurrency thefts and Chinese cyberattacks against dissident websites.
The move builds on Darktrace's cloud security strategy, following its launch of Amazon Web Services cloud security in 2023 and Microsoft Azure in 2024. Darktrace currently protects nearly 10,000 customers globally with a workforce of 2,400 employees.
Piper Sandler served as financial advisor to Darktrace on the deal.
“Adding Cado’s deep expertise in cloud-based data collection and forensics will enhance our ability to protect customers, ensuring they can operate safely and confidently in all areas of their business,” says Gil Popelka, CEO of Darktrace.
