SGS acquires majority stake in Prescient Security to expand Digital Trust

SGS has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in US-based Prescient Security, adding cybersecurity and compliance capabilities to its Digital Trust strategy. The deal is aimed at helping clients manage digital risk, meet complex regulations and move toward continual assurance as threats and standards evolve.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives SGS deeper cybersecurity and compliance expertise as demand grows for digital trust, risk management and continuous assurance. - SGS can now combine testing, inspection and certification with Prescient Security’s security and compliance tools across more of the client lifecycle. - The deal supports SGS’s push into high-growth markets and its Strategy 27 growth plan.

What happened: - SGS completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Prescient Security, a US-based provider of information compliance and cybersecurity. - Prescient Security has more than 350 employees and serves 5,000 customers worldwide. - SGS said the acquisition strengthens its Digital Trust strategy and broadens its global network.

The details: - Prescient Security focuses on information security, financial integrity, payment security, data protection and cybersecurity certification. - The company serves clients in finance, healthcare, retail, technology and defense. - Prescient Security provides penetration testing that combines manual testing, digital methods and AI-assisted models. - Its proprietary automation technology supports compliance workflows and security processes. - The company’s certification offerings cover SOC 2, ISO, PCI DSS and HITRUST. - Its portfolio also includes support for US federal requirements such as FedRAMP and CMMC. - SGS said the combination creates a differentiated model for the SGS DIGITAL TRUST ecosystem. - SGS said the acquisition expands its ability to support clients across the trust and compliance lifecycle.

Between the lines: - The deal signals a shift from periodic compliance checks toward digital, scalable and continual assurance. - SGS is betting that recurring security and compliance work can deepen client relationships and create more repeat business. - Prescient Security brings technical depth, while SGS adds global reach and established assurance infrastructure. - Damien Rousseau, head of Business Assurance at SGS, said the acquisition will help clients manage digital risk, meet current regulations and scale trusted innovation. - Fabrice Mouret, co-founder and CEO of Prescient Security, said joining SGS gives the company a next chapter built around deep technical expertise and navigating complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements. - Sammy Chowdhury, co-founder and COO of Prescient Security, said the combined group can bring those capabilities to a broader global client base.

What's next: - SGS plans to expand its digital trust portfolio and strengthen its position in high-growth markets. - The company expects to accelerate innovation and build a more scalable global platform for future assurance services. - SGS said the transaction should help realize profitable growth and advance Strategy 27 and beyond. - More information is available on the SGS DIGITAL TRUST services web page.