Affinity MSP Acquires EvolveCyber, Strengthening Cybersecurity Capabilities for Clients
Melbourne, Australia — August 2026 — Affinity MSP, one of Australia's leading managed service providers, today announced it has acquired EvolveCyber, an Australian-based managed cybersecurity services provider specializing in penetration testing, risk assessments, and compliance support, including ISO 27001 readiness.
The acquisition marks a significant step in Affinity MSP's strategy to build a dedicated, in-house cybersecurity capability for its clients, giving them direct access to a specialist team focused exclusively on managing and reducing cyber risk — rather than treating security as one line item among many.
Why This Matters
Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for organizations of every size, yet many managed service providers treat it as a secondary offering rather than a core discipline. With this acquisition, Affinity MSP now has a dedicated cybersecurity entity — EvolveCyber — bringing deep, focused expertise in:
- Managed security services
- Penetration testing
- Cyber risk assessments
- Compliance support (including ISO 27001)
This gives Affinity MSP's clients a stronger, more proactive line of defense, backed by a team whose sole focus is identifying, anticipating, and mitigating cyber risk before it becomes a major incident.
Leadership Perspective
As part of the acquisition, Liam Benson will step into the role of Head of Cyber Security for Affinity MSP, leading the combined organization's cybersecurity practice.
Following the acquisition, EvolveCyber’s cybersecurity capabilities and team will become part of Affinity MSP. Services will be delivered under the Affinity MSP brand, with Liam Benson continuing to lead the specialist cybersecurity practice as Head of Cyber Security.
What This Means for Clients
- Affinity MSP clients gain access to specialist cybersecurity services — penetration testing, risk assessments, and compliance support — as part of the Affinity offering.
- EvolveCyber clients can expect continuity of service, now backed by Affinity MSP's broader scale, resources, and 24/7 support infrastructure, operating as EvolveCyber, an Affinity MSP company.
About Affinity MSP
Affinity MSP helps Australian businesses get more from their technology, transforming IT from an operational headache into a reliable business asset. As an all-in-one, vendor-agnostic Managed Service Provider, we deliver unbiased advice and end-to-end support across managed IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and compliance.
Proudly 100% Australian owned, Affinity MSP has a team of more than 50 IT professionals supporting over 300 clients nationwide, managing more than 5,000 endpoints and helping protect businesses responsible for over $1.5 billion in combined revenue.
Our commitment to service, innovation, and growth has earned Affinity MSP recognition across the industry. We were named Australia’s highest-ranked managed service provider in the 2026 Global MSP 501 by Channel Futures, following recognition in the 2025 Fast50 and Smart50, as well as leading rankings from Clutch.co and Cloudtango.
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, we also maintain strategic alliances with leading technology providers including N-able, Veeam, Cisco, and SentinelOne. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney, Affinity MSP combines national capability with responsive, local support.
About EvolveCyber
EvolveCyber is a managed cybersecurity services provider based in Chadstone, Victoria, Australia, offering managed security services, penetration testing, risk assessments, and compliance support to help businesses strengthen their cybersecurity posture and meet standards such as ISO 27001. Founded by Liam Benson, EvolveCyber's mission is to help clients manage cyber risk with transparency, integrity, and accountability, so they can focus on their core business objectives.
