TAC Teams Up With Google To Further Boost Global Cybersecurity Capabilities

In an effort to further help developers ensure their mobile applications meet Google’s security standards, SaaS cybersecurity startup TAC Infosec has partnered with the tech giant as an authorised assessor for the Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) programme. 

Under this deal, TAC Security will now be able to assist developers and organisations in meeting Google’s mobile application security standards, ensuring apps are tested for vulnerabilities and providing top-tier security compliance.

This partnership is also a part of the broader App Defence Alliance, which was initiated by Google to combat malicious Android applications. 

With user privacy and safety taking centre stage, Google has unveiled an optional independent security review to enable Android developers to drive more downloads by reassuring users to follow best security practices. 

This isn’t the first time that Google has joined hands with TAC Infosec. Even before this partnership, TAC Security was already the preferred assessor for Google’s Cloud Application Security Assessment (CASA) program. 

The development comes at the heart of TAC Infosec’s acquisition spree. Last month, the SaaS cybersecurity startup completed two strategic acquisitions in the US and UAE.

It acquired US-based cybersecurity firm CyberSandia to strengthen its presence in the region and expand its global footprint. 

TAC Infosec also acquired WOS, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAC Cyber Security Consultancy LLC in the UAE, to cater to the growing demand for advanced cybersecurity services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

Founded in 2016 by Trishneet Arora, TAC Infosec offers risk-based vulnerability management and assessment solutions, and other SaaS cybersecurity solutions to enterprises and small businesses. 

The Vijay Kedia-backed startup posted a 23% jump in its net profit at INR 6.33 Cr in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) from INR 5.12 Cr in the year-ago period. Revenue from operations also surged 17% to INR 11.84 Cr during the year under review from INR 10.09 Cr in FY23.

TAC Infosec made its Dalal Street debut in April, with its shares listing at a premium of 173.6% over the issue price. Shares of TAC Infosec were trading 2.73% up at INR 694.00 at 12:39 PM on the NSE.