Techone has acquired ThreadStone to enhance its cybersecurity offerings for SMEs, aiming to create a safer digital environment for its clients.

Target Information

Techone, a prominent ICT partner for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has made a strategic move in the cybersecurity sector by acquiring ThreadStone. This acquisition enables Techone to enhance its offerings, allowing its existing partners and clients to access a comprehensive range of cybersecurity products and services. The focus of these offerings includes assisting organizations in bolstering their defenses against cyberattacks, educating employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats, and providing accessible tools to improve and monitor the technical state of IT environments.

The former owners of ThreadStone and cybersecurity specialists, Richard Klein and René van Etten, emphasize that there is a significant demand for cybersecurity solutions within the SME market. They have encountered numerous entrepreneurs who perceive cybersecurity as complex and costly, or who mistakenly believe that it is solely the responsibility of their IT personnel. By offering a broader array of services, they aim to demystify cybersecurity and equip organizations with simple yet effective measures to enhance their resilience against cybercriminal activities.

Industry Overview

The cybersecurity industry in the Netherlands has been experiencing substantial growth, driven by an increasing number of cyber threats and a heightened awareness of the importance of data protection. SMEs, in particular, are gradually recognizing the necessity of implementin