Atlanta-based top 30 accounting firm Aprio has expanded its cloud security, compliance, and digital security capabilities by acquiring Bellevue, WA-based cybersecurity firm Securitybricks, effective Dec. 1.
Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. The transaction adds more than 15 remote team members, including veterans and contract consultants, to Aprio’s Risk Assurance and Advisory Services practice. Securitybricks CEO Raj Raghavan is now a partner at Aprio and leader of the Securitybricks powered by Aprio team.
“Securitybricks brings world-class security and unique technical capabilities that, together with Aprio, create a robust offering that will add meaningful value to clients and give them a strategic edge,” Aprio CEO Richard Kopelman said in a statement. “We look forward to introducing Securitybricks powered by Aprio to our clients.”
Securitybricks serves many leading government contractors and is known for its out-of-the-box applications that automate compliance controls, integrate data across IT infrastructures, and provide continuous monitoring. The firm serves clients in the technology and government contracting sectors, supported by level 5 (top-secret) security clearance. Securitybricks is a partner of the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program and has transitioned many military service members to new careers in cybersecurity.
“Securitybricks’ partnerships with ServiceNow and Microsoft, along with its 3PAO [third-party assessment organization] and C3PAO [certified third-party assessor organization] capabilities, allow Aprio to expand its compliance capabilities. This allows us to better help clients address their security and compliance needs through a single provider using Aprio’s ‘test once, report many’ certification approach, as well as the firm’s managed security compliance offering,” said Brett Williams, Risk Advisory and Assurance Services practice leader and partner at Aprio.
Securitybricks is one of only 12 U.S. firms holding both the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) 3PAO and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) C3PAO accreditations. Securitybricks has built CMMC accelerators on ServiceNow and Microsoft platforms as part of its automation strategy.
“Joining Aprio is a transformative step that moves us toward our long-term vision. Aprio’s highly regarded reputation in the government contracting sector, combined with our deep expertise in guiding Department of Defense contractors through CMMC certifications, will significantly amplify the value we deliver to our clients,” Raghavan said. “By merging our complementary strengths under one brand, we will revolutionize the level of service we provide.”
Aprio announced last July that it was receiving private equity backing from Boston-based investment firm Charlesbank Capital Partners. Since then, Aprio acquired Kirsch Kohn & Bridge, a full-service CPA and advisory firm in Woodland Hills, CA, in November, and combined with two accounting firms located in Denver: Pontiff + Associates and Elite Tax & Accounting, effective Dec. 1.
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