Bitdefender expands APAC presence by acquiring BitShield division

The acquisition strengthens Bitdefender’s position in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and surrounding countries to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for business and government customers

Bitdefender has acquired a key division of BitShield to expand its presence in the Asia Pacific region. The division acquired is part of BitShield Data Defense is a premier provider of cybersecurity technologies and services, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Prior to acquisition, BitShield was responsible for distributing Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei as a trusted Country Partner. With APAC being one of the fastest growing cybersecurity markers, the acquisition underscores Bitdefender’s continued investment in the region.

With the acquisition, Bitdefender is expected to expand its presence in the APAC region through both organic growth and strategic partnerships, aligned with the company’s strategy. It builds on the successful acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security, a company specializing in cloud security, consulting, and offensive services.

The acquisitions have enabled Bitdefender to be better positioned to address critical cybersecurity challenges organizations face as they navigate a growing attack surface and complexity of securing multi-cloud environments.

According to Susan Lulla, CEO at BitShield, the company’s long-standing collaboration with Bitdefender has enabled them to deliver leading-edge cybersecurity solutions to hundreds of partners and thousands of customers across Malaysia and Brunei.

“By combining our deep understanding of the local market around security and data regulation challenges with Bitdefender’s global operations, we are well-positioned to deliver tailored security solutions and exceptional outcomes for organizations as the threat landscape evolves,” said Lulla.

BitShield has sold and supported Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei for several years. This includes endpoint protection and other offerings, to organizations across several key sectors, including government entities, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and technology companies.

Key offerings include the Bitdefender GravityZone Platform, a unified security and risk analytics solution that offers organizations options for advanced endpoint protection, including endpoint detection and response, extended detection and response, and cloud security for physical, virtual, and multi-cloud environments. GravityZone delivers deep security context for detections and seamlessly integrates with Bitdefender MDR services.

For Florin Talpes, co-founder and CEO of Bitdefender, the strategic acquisition is part of their ongoing commitment to expanding their presence in APAC.

“Building on our initial success in Singapore and Malaysia, this marks another step in our journey to grow our business there by working with more partners, reaching more customers, and expanding our team significantly. This investment also reflects our relentless dedication to being a trusted cybersecurity partner for businesses and government organizations worldwide,” said Talpes (pictured above).

The terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. The acquired BitShield division is expected to be fully integrated into Bitdefender’s global operations, transitioning to the Bitdefender brand. BitShield will also retain its identity and operations outside the Bitdefender portfolio.

Also, as of January 1, 2025, Twdor Sdn Bhd, became an official and newest distributor of Bitdefender business security solutions in Malaysia

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