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Kernel stood out among our due diligence advisor set on the target company with deep industry knowledge and operational understanding.

Tying concepts back to hard numbers helped shape our thinking and next steps tremendously. Very insightful and valuable.

Very thoughtful framework on the competitive landscape and market size. I appreciated their approach and how they were able to synthesize a lot of information and develop a TAM and SAM that we can use to run the business.

I was very impressed with the entire team from how they engage to their work output. They were easy to work with, were able to make a tight turnaround/deadline and were very responsive.

Kernel's comprehensive due diligence process allowed us to move forward with confidence. Their team’s domain expertise in managed IT services and cybersecurity product, technical and operational assessments, combined with their deep operator experience and understanding of the market, provided us with critical insights necessary to make informed decisions.

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Q1 2025 Market Insights Report

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Strategic Guidance on the Business of Cybersecurity

Strategic Guidance on the Business of Cybersecurity

Act With Confidence When the Stakes Are Highest

Speed and Precision

Practitioner Expertise

Proven Results

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Cyber M&A Advisory

Investment Thesis Development

Due Diligence (Buy-Side and Sell-Side)

Growth Strategy & Value Creation

Pre- and Post-Close Advisory

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vCISO

Managed Security Operations

Offensive Security

Incident Response

Hear From Our Customers

Insights on the Business of Cybersecurity

Q1 2025 Market Insights Report

Kernel Advisory Achieves 487% Growth, Named One of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail

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