Security Centric
An established Sydney cybersecurity consultancy acquired by Virtual IT Group (VITG) to expand its ANZ security leadership and build a combined 45-specialist practice.
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Steady, 14-year consultancy growth rather than fast product iteration.
Defence and federal-government-origin technical assurance work, now forming part of a combined 45-specialist practice, indicates solid operational maturity.
Acquired by Virtual IT Group in April 2026 to expand VITG's ANZ cybersecurity leadership and 24/7 SOC capability.
Traditional MDR/GRC/technical-assurance consultancy model rather than a novel technology.
14 years of defence and federal-government-grade delivery suggests reliability, though no independent efficacy data was found.
Mid-market ANZ organizations face rising cyber-threat frequency and sophistication, sustaining demand for MDR and GRC services.
Why CISOs Should Care
Security Centric brings managed detection and response, GRC and advisory, and security engineering and technical assurance expertise, with origins in defence and federal government work.
What Makes It Different
Defence and federal-government heritage gives it assurance-grade technical rigor uncommon among commercial mid-market MSSPs.
The Matrix Verdict
38/100 — EMERGING / UNRANKED
An established Sydney cybersecurity consultancy acquired by Virtual IT Group (VITG) to expand its ANZ security leadership and build a combined 45-specialist practice.
Editorial Note: Claims vs. Verified Findings
Virtual IT Group announced the acquisition of Security Centric on April 8, 2026; Security Centric was founded in 2012. CEO Sash Vasilevski became VITG's Chief Security Officer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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