Security and testing firm
NCC Group has
acquired smaller rival Next
Generation Security Software for up to £10m in cash.
This is the third
acquisition by NCC Group in less than two years. It will
complement
NCC Group's capabilities in the network, testing and software
security market, said the company.
Next Generation Security Software (NGSS) is a
software security specialist and research consultancy. It
provides security advice and practical assistance to public and
private organisations to ensure their systems, networks and
websites are secure.
NGSS also provides strategic intelligence services to various
government agencies.
NGSS's services include penetration testing, infrastructure and
application assessment, cryptography evaluation, BlackBerry
assessment, forensics, PCI testing and wireless reviews.