Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has acquired a division of BitShield, responsible for distributing Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei. The acquisition underscores Bitdefender’s continued investment in the Asia-Pacific region, one of cybersecurity’s fastest-growing markets.
This acquisition also aligns with Bitdefender’s broader strategy to expand its presence in the region through both organic growth and strategic partnerships. It builds on the successful acquisition of Singapore-based Horangi Cyber Security, a company specialising in cloud security, consulting, and offensive services. By leveraging its deepened regional presence and broader capabilities, Bitdefender is better-positioned to address critical cybersecurity challenges organisations face as they navigate a growing attack surface and complexity of securing multi-cloud environments.
“Our long-standing collaboration with Bitdefender has enabled us to deliver leading-edge cybersecurity solutions to hundreds of partners and thousands of customers across Malaysia and Brunei,” said BitShield CEO Susan Lulla. “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 organisations as the threat landscape evolves.”
For several years, BitShield has sold and supported Bitdefender solutions in Malaysia and Brunei, including endpoint protection and other offerings, to organisations across several key sectors, including government entities, financial institutions, multinational corporations, and technology companies.
“We are pleased to announce this strategic acquisition as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding our APAC presence,” said Bitdefender CEO Florin Talpes. “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 organisations worldwide.”
The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. The acquired BitShield division will be fully integrated into Bitdefender’s global operations, transitioning to the Bitdefender brand. BitShield will retain its identity and operations outside the Bitdefender portfolio. As of January 1, 2025, Twdor Sdn Bhd, became an official and the newest distributor of Bitdefender business security solutions in Malaysia.
