Synopsis: TAC Infosec Limited is likely to remain in focus after its board approved the in-principle acquisition of Israel-based Safehouse Technologies Limited and the incorporation of a new Indian subsidiary, TAC Safehouse Limited, to strengthen its presence in the fast-growing consumer cybersecurity (B2C) segment. The company also approved the allotment of equity shares under its ESOP scheme.
As cyber threats grow globally, cybersecurity companies are looking beyond enterprise security and moving towards digital protection solutions for consumers. Indian cybersecurity firms are also looking at inorganic growth and strategic partnerships to enhance their product portfolios and global footprint. TAC Infosec has announced a slew of strategic initiatives, including an overseas acquisition, the setting up of a dedicated B2C subsidiary and an ESOP allotment to employees in line with this trend.
Shares of TAC Infosec Limited were trading at Rs 544, up by 2.7 percent from the previous close of Rs 529.7. The stock opened at Rs 525 and reached an intraday high of Rs 554, with a day’s low of Rs 516. The company currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,135 crore.
TAC Infosec to Acquire Israel-Based Safehouse Technologies
The Board of Directors granted in-principle approval for the acquisition of Safehouse Technologies Limited, an Israel-based cybersecurity company operating in the B2C cybersecurity segment.
The deal will be executed with a combination of cash consideration and equity shares of TAC Infosec, with the overall investment limited to ₹1 crore. Pending definitive agreements and regulatory approvals in the host country, the acquisition is expected to be completed within three months.
Founded in 2016, Safehouse Technologies develops cloud-based consumer cybersecurity solutions that employ environmental sensors to monitor buildings and properties 24/7, helping to identify potential problems before they become bigger issues.
The company also offers products like Viper, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for digital property monitoring and management. Through the proposed acquisition, TAC Infosec is looking to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Safehouse Technologies, which will mark its strategic entry into the global B2C cybersecurity market.
Why Safehouse Technologies?
Rather than acquiring an early-stage concept, TAC is purchasing a consumer cybersecurity platform with an established product, user base and global presence.
Unlike TAC’s existing business, which primarily serves enterprises, governments and technology companies, Safehouse operates in the business-to-consumer (B2C) cybersecurity segment.
Its flagship mobile application, Safehouse, has already crossed 10 lakh downloads on Google Play and carries a 4.2-star user rating, demonstrating meaningful consumer adoption.
The platform offers an integrated suite of digital protection services, including unlimited VPN access, encrypted browsing, phishing alerts, breach detection, malicious link protection, and global VPN servers in the US, UK, Germany, Singapore, India, and Brazil, as well as privacy-focused features such as encrypted data transmission, no third-party data sharing, and user-controlled data deletion.
Why TAC Is Entering the B2C Cybersecurity Market
The acquisition comes at a time when cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a consumer necessity rather than just an enterprise requirement. According to the company, the FBI’s Internet Crime Report 2024 recorded 859,532 cybercrime complaints with reported losses exceeding US$16 billion, representing a 33 percent increase over the previous year.
In 2025, Cybersecurity Ventures predicts global cybercrime costs will reach US$10.5 trillion. Over the past five years, the Ministry of Home Affairs in India has received 6.59 million complaints about cyber fraud, resulting in losses of nearly ₹55,659 crore. Given this, TAC believes the consumer cybersecurity market offers a significant long-term growth opportunity alongside its enterprise cybersecurity business.
Insight
To support this strategic expansion, TAC Infosec has also approved the incorporation of TAC Safehouse Limited, which will serve as the company’s dedicated platform for consumer cybersecurity products, digital protection services and future B2C offerings.
The subsidiary will initially be wholly owned by TAC through a proposed investment of up to ₹4 crore, with ownership expected to be diluted to 75 percent over the next two years. The new entity will house Safehouse-related operations, product development, go-to-market execution and future consumer cybersecurity initiatives, creating a separate vertical alongside TAC’s existing enterprise cybersecurity business.
The global cybersecurity industry remains in demand as businesses and individuals face more sophisticated cyber threats. Consumer cybersecurity, cloud-based protection platforms, and digital identity management are growing fast, giving companies opportunities to diversify revenue streams beyond enterprise security solutions. In the coming quarters, investors will closely monitor the acquisition, integration strategy, Safehouse’s technology commercialisation, and the new B2C business’s financial contribution.
TAC Infosec Limited is a global cybersecurity company specializing in vulnerability management, security assessment, penetration testing, and cyber risk management solutions. The company serves enterprises, governments, and organizations across multiple countries through AI-driven cybersecurity platforms and helps clients identify, assess, and remediate digital security vulnerabilities.
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