BSI divests its Digital Trust Consulting (“DTC”) Business Unit to GRC Solutions

Arrowpoint Advisory’s Cyber Security team has advised global business standards and improvement company BSI, on the sale of its Digital Trust Consulting (DTC) business, to Bloom Equity Partners backed GRC Solutions.

The strategic sale will bring together two highly respected organisations with strong technical expertise in helping businesses navigate an increasingly complex digital threat landscape. The integration of DTC’s capabilities related to loss prevention and digital resilience will enhance GRC’s ability to deliver end-to-end cybersecurity and risk management solutions across sectors.

BSI is a business improvement and standards company that partners with more than 77,500 clients globally across multiple industry sectors. BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by working with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in AI and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a fair society and a sustainable world. For over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments to deliver on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

The acquisition aligns with GRC Solutions’ mission to empower organisations to protect themselves against ever-evolving cyber threats while achieving regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Clients of both companies can expect a seamless transition and continued excellence in service delivery, with an expanded portfolio. This move also strengthens GRC Solutions’ international reach and consulting capacity across EMEA, Japan and the USA, enabling greater support for global enterprises with complex security and compliance needs. 

BSI will continue to provide consulting services in established areas such as supply chain, sustainability and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS). In addition, it will maintain its support for clients in digital trust-related areas – including AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, and more. Moving forward, this work will primarily be delivered through BSI’s Knowledge Solutions, Assurance Services and Regulatory Services businesses. 

Joe Austin, Director at Arrowpoint Advisory, concluded: “We were delighted to support the BSI team as they sought a new home for DTC. Together, GRC Solutions and DTC will present a compelling proposition to businesses struggling in the face of increasingly complex digital threats. The transaction marks yet another important milestone for our Cyber Security sector team as we continue our work as one of the most active advisers in the space.”

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