Google announced on Tuesday that it will purchase cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, highlighting the increasing importance of cybersecurity as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to integrate into technology infrastructure. This all-cash deal will incorporate Wiz into Google Cloud, strengthening its ability to support “multiple clouds” and offering an end-to-end security platform for businesses of all sizes, in the AI-driven era.
As AI advances, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has become critical for safeguarding against emerging threats and protecting national security, according to both companies.
This transaction, the largest acquisition in Google’s history and that of its parent company, Alphabet, will be a test of U.S. President Donald Trump’s stance on large mergers and acquisitions, especially following the previous administration’s resistance to such deals.
Wiz, founded in 2020 by Assaf Rappaport and a team that previously sold a venture to Microsoft, is based in New York and also has offices in three other U.S. cities and Tel Aviv. After initially considering an IPO, Wiz chose to remain independent last summer but has now agreed to join Google.
Rappaport explained in a webcast that Wiz’s service “continuously scans an organization’s code and cloud environments in real time, prioritizing risks and blocking active threats.”
Once the deal is finalized, Wiz will continue offering its services to major tech companies like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, operating similarly to Mandiant, a cybersecurity firm Google acquired three years ago, according to Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian.
Kurian emphasized that with Wiz, Google aims to improve security design and operations, offering a comprehensive platform for customers to prevent, detect, and respond to security incidents across all major cloud platforms.
Google’s cloud division has seen significant growth, with revenues exceeding $43 billion in 2024, marking a nearly 31% increase from the previous year.
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives suggested that this deal could mark the beginning of more mergers and acquisitions in the tech industry, particularly in cybersecurity, as companies seek to enhance their offerings with all-in-one security platforms.
Despite the announcement, Alphabet’s stock fell by 3.8% in morning trading.
