Trustwave Holdings, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Trustwave Holdings, Inc. is an American cybersecurity subsidiary of LevelBlue that focuses on providing managed detection and response (MDR), managed security services (MSS), database security, and email security to organizations around the globe. The company was acquired by LevelBlue on July 1, 2025, integrating its international headquarters in downtown Chicago and regional offices in London, São Paulo, and Sydney into a larger cybersecurity platform.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The acquisition of Trustwave transforms LevelBlue into the world's largest pure-play, independent managed security services provider (MSSP), with 30,000 customers, generating annual revenues of over $1 billion. Trustwave achieved full authorized status under both the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and StateRAMP, significantly strengthening ability to serve the U.S. Department of Defense, the Defense Industrial Base, federal agencies, and state and local governments worldwide.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Top competitors include companies like Cisco, Rapid7 and Imperva. Competition is fierce, with global consultancies like Accenture and IBM, as well as next-gen players like CrowdStrike and Arctic Wolf all expanding their managed offerings. The managed security services market is expected to grow at 12–15% CAGR, driven by rising threat complexity, growing compliance burdens, and a global cybersecurity talent shortage.
Industry Context
Trustwave Holdings, Inc. operates in Managed security services (MSS) and managed detection and response (MDR).
Key facts
Founded: 1995 · Headquarters: Chicago, US · Employees: 715 as of April 2026 · Revenue: Part of LevelBlue's $1B+ combined revenue