SGS acquires US-based Prescient Security, an expert in enterprise cybersecurity and digital compliance

SGS, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Prescient Security, one of the leading providers of information compliance and cybersecurity services in the United States.

With more than 350 employees and 5,000 customers globally, Prescient Security is recognized as a leading expert in information security, financial integrity, payment security, data protection, and cybersecurity certification.

Its solutions help organizations protect against digital and cyber threats across a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, technology, and defense.

The company also offers a full range of penetration testing services, combining manual expert assessments, scalable digital approaches, and AI-assisted models. In addition, its proprietary automation technology supports compliance workflows and security processes.

Its certification solutions cover internationally recognized standards and frameworks, including SOC 2, ISO, PCI DSS, and HITRUST, as well as important U.S. federal requirements such as FedRAMP and CMMC.

SGS aims to generate at least CHF 200 million in additional revenue from Digital Trust activities by 2027 compared to 2023. The acquisition of Prescient Security is an important step in expanding the SGS Digital Trust platform and accelerating growth and innovation in this strategic area.

Géraldine Picaud, CEO of SGS, said:

“The acquisition of Prescient Security represents an important milestone in the implementation of our Digital Trust strategy, providing us with a complete portfolio of services in this area, particularly for Digital Trust audits. Together with SGS’ independence, technical expertise and global network, these capabilities will help our customers manage digital risks, comply with evolving regulations and develop innovation in a secure and reliable way. I welcome Fabrice, Sammy and the entire Prescient Security team to SGS.”

Fabrice Mouret, co-founder and CEO of Prescient Security, said:

“Joining SGS opens a new chapter for Prescient Security. We have built our business on deep technical expertise, innovation and customer support to navigate an increasingly complex context of cybersecurity and compliance requirements.”

Sammy Chowdhury, co-founder and COO of Prescient Security, added:

“Belonging to SGS gives us the opportunity to expand our capabilities to a much wider global customer base, while continuing to invest in people, technology and services. We are excited about what we can achieve together.”

About SGS

SGS is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services. We manage a network of more than 2,500 laboratories and commercial facilities in 115 countries, supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated professionals. With a tradition of more than 145 years in service excellence, the company combines the precision and accuracy characteristic of Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

The brand’s promise – “when you need to be sure” – underlines a commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, which enables businesses to thrive safely. We are proud to offer our specialist services under the SGS brand and through a portfolio of trusted specialist brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.