Vijay Kedia-Backed Low-Debt Cybersecurity Company Acquiring Israel-Based Safehouse Technologies; Here’s Why

On Friday, Indian equity benchmark indices traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 216.60 points, or 0.91 per cent, to 23,653.00. Despite the weak market sentiment, TAC InfoSec share price gained 1.94 per cent to Rs 539.95 after the company announced the proposed acquisition of Israel-based Safehouse Technologies Ltd.

Acquires Israel-Based Safehouse Technologies

TAC InfoSec informed the exchanges that it has executed a binding term sheet to acquire 100 per cent of the issued share capital of Safehouse Technologies Ltd., an Israel-based cybersecurity company. Upon completion of the transaction, Safehouse will become a wholly owned subsidiary of TAC InfoSec or its business, assets and intellectual property will be transferred following the completion of due diligence.

The acquisition is aligned with TAC InfoSec's strategy to expand its cybersecurity product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the consumer-facing (B2C) cybersecurity, digital security and related technology segments.

Strategic Expansion into Consumer Cybersecurity

Safehouse's flagship consumer application, Safehouse, has recorded more than 10 lakh downloads and maintains a 4.2-star rating on Google Play. The application provides services including unlimited VPN access, encrypted browsing, phishing alerts, breach detection, threat blocking, and privacy protection across multiple global markets.

According to the company, the acquisition represents a significant expansion of TAC InfoSec's cybersecurity platform beyond enterprise, government and technology customers into the rapidly growing consumer digital protection market. The proposed consideration for the acquisition is Rs 1 crore, payable through a combination of cash and TAC Security shares, subject to due diligence, regulatory approvals and definitive agreements.
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Management Commentary

Trishneet Arora, Founder & CEO, TAC Security, said:  "TAC Security has built its global cybersecurity presence by serving enterprises, governments, and technology companies. With Safehouse, we are taking a strategic step into consumer cybersecurity. Cyber threats are no longer limited to enterprises; individuals, families, and consumers also need simple, trusted, and scalable protection. This acquisition gives us the foundation to build a strong B2C cybersecurity business from India for global markets."

Vijay Kedia Shareholding

According to the latest available shareholding pattern for the March 2026 quarter, Ace Investor Vijay Kishanlal Kedia held a 7.85 per cent stake in TAC InfoSec, down from 9.58 per cent in the October 2025 quarter and 10.95 per cent in the March 2025 quarter.

Promoters held 56.66 per cent of the company, while public shareholding stood at 43.30 per cent. The total number of shareholders increased to 5,143 during the quarter.

About TAC InfoSec

TAC InfoSec Ltd is a publicly listed global cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability management. The company serves more than 10,000 clients across over 100 countries and is among the world's largest vulnerability management providers by client count. Its flagship platform, ESOF (Enterprise Security in One Framework), enables cyber risk quantification, vulnerability assesSMEnt and AI-driven security analysis.

TAC InfoSec partners with global technology companies including Google, Microsoft and Meta, and holds certifications such as CREST and multiple ISO standards. Through the proposed acquisition of Safehouse Technologies, the company aims to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing consumer cybersecurity market.

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