Dragos Acquired NetRise and runZero
The acquisitions bolster the platform's supply chain security and asset discovery capabilities.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Dragos has completed its acquisitions of NetRise and runZero, integrating new firmware-level insight and asset exposure assessment into its existing security platform. Accenture concurrently finalized its majority investment in Dragos at a $3.25 billion valuation.
Why it matters
These acquisitions expand Dragos's defensive capabilities into software supply chain security and visibility, a move supported by Accenture's $4.1 billion operational technology cybersecurity push. The consolidation follows a broader trend within the security sector, which has seen over 280 deals this year.
The firm now integrates NetRise's firmware-level analysis and runZero's asset discovery tools to augment its current platform. This move provides deeper visibility into hardware and software exposures versus the company's prior focus areas.
The players
Dragos
A cybersecurity firm specializing in defending critical infrastructure through industrial platform monitoring and threat intelligence.
Accenture
A global professional services firm with a significant portfolio in digital transformation and a $4.1 billion commitment to OT security.
Robert M. Lee
The CEO and chairman of the board at Dragos.
Dmitri Alperovitch
A new member of the Dragos board of directors.
HD Moore
A security researcher and founder of runZero now joining the team at Dragos.
The details
NetRise provides tools for inspecting firmware—the low-level software that controls hardware—to identify hidden vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, runZero contributes technology for asset discovery and exposure assessment, allowing security teams to catalog devices on their network that might otherwise remain invisible. These specialized teams are now joining Dragos to lead the integration of these features into the existing cybersecurity infrastructure.
Timeline
June 2026: Accenture announced a $4.1 billion OT cybersecurity push.
September 21, 2026: Dragos announced the completion of its acquisitions.
The Tech Race
This move represents a significant consolidation of security tooling under the Dragos umbrella, directly accelerating the firm's roadmap against the 280 cybersecurity deals cataloged by SecurityWeek this year. The acquisition allows Dragos to compete more aggressively in the asset discovery market by absorbing the specialized technologies of NetRise and runZero.
Enterprise users of the Dragos platform can expect integrated exposure management and software supply chain security features to roll out following the internal team alignment. These capabilities will replace the need for separate asset discovery tools by centralizing visibility within the existing security console.
The takeaway
The acquisitions mark a transition for Dragos from a specialized industrial security firm to a broader exposure management provider. Observers should watch for future feature updates on the unified platform as the engineering teams finalize the integration of NetRise and runZero tools.
Further reading
For broader trends in the industry, see our analysis on Cybersecurity.
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