F-Secure takes over Inverse Path

F-Secure has acquired Inverse Path. Inverse Path’s expertise in hardware security and the safety of critical embedded systems strengthens F-Secure’s position as a service provider for businesses in critical sectors with challenging IT infrastructure.

`“As part of our comprehensive portfolio, we offer a vast range of cybersecurity services such as red teaming, risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and forensics. Inverse Path’s expertise is the perfect fit for our fast-growing consultancy business. We’re delighted to have them join our team,” said Jens Thonke, Executive Vice-President, Cyber Security Services, F-Secure.

According to Jyrki Tulokas, F-Secure Executive Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Development, the acquisition strengthens F-Secure’s position as a provider of high-end cybersecurity consultancy and managed services. “Inverse Path was one of the first companies to publish research on vehicle security, and they now use this expertise to help automobile and vehicle telematics manufacturers secure their products,” said Tulokas. “With the acquisition, we reinforce F-Secure's position as a global cybersecurity leader with industry renowned talent.”

The acquisition brings Andrea Barisani, founder of Inverse Path, to F-Secure’s world-class team of cybersecurity consultants, where he will lead Hardware Security. Barisani is an expert on large-scale infrastructure defense, penetration testing, and code auditing, with a particular focus on safety-critical environments. He is also a prominent speaker on automotive hacking, side-channel attacks, payment systems, and embedded system security.

"In the past ten years, Inverse Path developed a unique set of security consulting skills. This has placed us at the forefront of security research and made us a leader in embedded system security for emerging sectors, such as automotive and avionics,” said Barisani. “We are proud to see our expertise recognized by F-Secure, a company that we have come to deeply respect for attracting exceptional talents with top-notch skills. We look forward to expanding our team. As combined companies, we can develop new capabilities to better serve our existing and future customers."