Cybersecurity Businesses for Sale
Multi-year contracts and cleared personnel are the obvious draws, but the best opportunities also come with a team that runs client engagements without the founder and a security operations capability that doesn't go home at 5pm.
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Backup and Disaster Recovery Software Solutions
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Identity Governance Platform
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Due diligence
What to Look For
Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.
Contract Structure
- Ask what percentage of revenue is under multi-year service agreements versus project-based work.
- When clients have already exercised extension options, that's strong evidence they're satisfied and not looking elsewhere.
- Understand how contracts are structured around ownership changes and whether any require client notification or consent.
Team Credentials
- Ask what percentage of staff hold security clearances, at what levels, and what the typical tenure looks like.
- Clearances take years to earn and can't be quickly replicated — they're one of the most defensible assets in the space.
- High turnover among cleared staff is worth understanding before you move forward.
Client Mix
- Look at whether revenue is spread across many clients or concentrated in a few.
- Heavy concentration in one government agency or commercial client creates dependency that's worth getting comfortable with.
- Long-standing multi-year relationships with agencies can actually be stabilizing, so context matters more than a percentage alone.
Security Operations Depth
- If the company runs a security operations center, find out how it functions when the founder is out.
- A SOC that monitors, responds, and reports independently around the clock is worth significantly more than one where the founder leads on every major incident.
- Ask how incidents are escalated, documented, and resolved, and whether that process lives in a system or in people's heads.
Government vs Commercial Mix
- Government work brings long-term stability and hard-to-replicate relationships; commercial work moves faster and has more pricing flexibility.
- Understand which mix you're getting and how clearance transfer timelines might affect your first months of ownership.
- Ask whether any special designations like 8(a) or SDVOSB are tied to current ownership and how much revenue depends on them.
Valuation
What Should You Expect to Pay?
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SDE
Owner-dependent, mostly commercial
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EBITDA
Cleared team, multi-year government contracts
The spread is driven by how much revenue is locked in under contract, how much the team can operate without the owner, and whether the firm serves government clients with cleared personnel.
What drives a premium
Multi-year government contracts with documented renewal history
Team with TS/SCI or higher clearances that transfer with employment
Security operations center running without founder involvement
Revenue spread across five or more clients with no single client above 25%
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FAQ
Cybersecurity Business Acquisition
What should I look for when buying a cybersecurity business?
Start with the contract structure. How much revenue is under multi-year agreements, and when do those contracts come up for renewal? After that, dig into the team's credentials and how long they've been with the company. Cleared staff with strong tenure are the hardest thing to replicate in this industry. You can browse cybersecurity businesses for sale on Rejigg to see what's currently available.
How much does a cybersecurity business cost?
Most cybersecurity businesses sell for 3 to 10 times annual profit. Firms with strong recurring contracts and cleared teams reach the higher end of that range. Owner-dependent commercial firms with short-term contracts land in the lower range. Use the SBA loan calculator to understand what financing might look like at the asking price.
How do I evaluate a cybersecurity business before buying?
Ask the seller to show you the full contract list with values, durations, and renewal history. Then ask who manages each major client relationship and how long that person has been in that role. Request information on team certifications and clearance levels. The goal is to understand what stays in place when the owner leaves and what depends on their personal involvement.
What due diligence questions should I ask about a cybersecurity business?
Ask what percentage of revenue is under contract versus project-based. Ask which employees have clearances and at what levels. Find out what happens to contracts when ownership changes and whether the business has any special designations like 8(a) or SDVOSB that could be affected. Ask how new business has been won over the last three years and whether that process depends on the founder's relationships.
Where can I find cybersecurity businesses for sale?
Rejigg connects buyers directly with cybersecurity business owners. You can browse cybersecurity businesses for sale on Rejigg and message sellers directly without going through a broker. Listings include financial details so you can assess fit before requesting more information.
How do security clearances affect a cybersecurity acquisition?
Cleared personnel are one of the most valuable and hardest-to-replicate assets in the industry. Individual clearances remain active as long as employees are sponsored, so the key question is whether multiple team members hold clearances or if it's concentrated in one or two people. A facility clearance may require a separate government process when ownership changes, so understand your timeline before closing.
Is SBA financing available for buying a cybersecurity business?
Yes, cybersecurity businesses are generally SBA-eligible. Lenders look favorably on recurring contract revenue and long-term client relationships. Businesses with government contracts and cleared teams can present a compelling lending case. Use the SBA loan calculator to model your down payment and monthly payment before you go into negotiations.