Epiq announced today that it has acquired First Watch Data Breach Solutions, LLC from First Watch Technologies, a move that cements its position as the largest and most capable breach response provider in the world. The deal marks a significant milestone for the Epiq Cyber Incident Response Team, enhancing its already established reputation as one of the most trusted breach response providers globally. With this acquisition, Epiq strengthens its ability to deliver comprehensive end-to-end notification and monitoring services across North America, the UK, EMEA, Australia, and the broader APAC region.
First Watch Data Breach Solutions brings specialized expertise in breach response operations, covering critical services such as credit monitoring, call center support, print and mail logistics, SSN lookup, and website hosting for breach notifications. By absorbing these capabilities, Epiq not only expands its portfolio but also reinforces its scalability for breaches ranging from a few dozen to tens of millions of affected individuals.
Scott Berger, Senior Vice President of eDiscovery Managed Services and Cyber Solutions at Epiq, highlighted the strategic value of the acquisition: “This acquisition will not only strengthen and enhance our operational capabilities but also will deliver an expanded experience and new products for our clients at competitive prices. We continue to solidify our leadership position in the notification, call center, and credit monitoring space and provide Epiq clients with world-class services at scale.”
As part of the integration, roughly 100 employees from First Watch Data Breach Solutions have joined Epiq, including veteran leader David Vizzi, who assumes the role of Vice President of Cyber Notification Solutions. Vizzi, who has been in the data breach response space since 2005, brings deep experience in client services and operations. “It’s an honor to join the largest-scale, multi-channel data breach solutions provider in the industry,” Vizzi said. “Together, we will help clients navigate the critical moments following a data breach with speed, precision, and care.”
In addition to broadening response capabilities, the acquisition also paves the way for continued collaboration between Epiq and First Watch Technologies. While Epiq focuses on breach response at scale, First Watch will work with Epiq in preventive cybersecurity services, particularly in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) tools. This partnership aims to anticipate and minimize the impact of breach events, responding to the escalating demand for proactive security in an era of relentless cyber threats.
Brandon Hollinder, Vice President of eDiscovery and Cyber Solutions at Epiq, emphasized this dual focus on prevention and response: “The ability to offer our clients solutions that help them avoid or minimize breaches is a critical focus for Epiq. The combined capabilities and solutions bolster our position as the leader in the Cyber Incident Response space with the most complete and end-to-end offering in the industry.”
John Martin, CEO of First Watch Technologies, added his perspective, noting continuity for long-standing customers: “I am pleased that this acquisition of First Watch Data Breach Solutions will ensure that customers continue to have access to the essential breach response services we have provided since 2007, and that we will continue to partner with an industry leader like Epiq to provide critical cyber security services going forward.”
With this acquisition, Epiq has effectively scaled into a global powerhouse in cyber incident response. The move not only reinforces its dominance in breach notification and monitoring but also sets the stage for broader security offerings that span from breach prevention to full-scale response—making Epiq a central player in how organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks.