Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Early-Stage Startup Acquisitions Add Agent Visibility, Asset Management, MSP ToolsCheck Point is accelerating its AI security and exposure management strategy with three acquisitions targeting agentic AI, internal asset attack surface management and MSP-focused unified management. The company says the deals strengthen platform consolidation and automated remediation.

Tromzo Acquisition Adds AI Team and Technology for Automated Security RemediationCheckmarx acquired AI security startup Tromzo to jumpstart its roadmap for agentic application security. The deal gives Checkmarx a ready-built platform and team focused on enterprise-grade triage and remediation agents designed to streamline vulnerability management.

Joint Platform to Offer Human-Led, Automated Application Security in One PlaceBugcrowd acquired Mayhem Security to integrate automated application testing with human-led testing capabilities. The company plans to embed Pittsburgh-based Mayhem's reinforcement learning tech and AI models into its broader platform to speed up vulnerability detection.

The company acquired HyperComply to help enterprises automate vendor security reviews and gain a real-time picture of the security of their entire supply chain.

HyperComply's AI Automation Reduces Vendor RFP Questionnaire Work by 92%SecurityScorecard is acquiring HyperComply to streamline third-party risk assessments with AI that automates most security questionnaire responses. The deal supports SecurityScorecard’s shift from ratings-only to a full solutions platform for mitigating supply chain risk.

Context-Driven Insights, Automation Fuel Faster, Clearer Decisions for Cyber TeamsWith its acquisition of San Francisco-based startup Fletch, F5 is embedding agentic AI into its security platform to automate threat detection and response. The technology provides real-time context, filters irrelevant alerts and helps security teams prioritize urgent risks and mitigation tasks.

Red Canary Purchase Aims to Deliver Agentic AI-Powered Security Operations at ScaleZscaler’s buy of Red Canary will unify its cloud-based security infrastructure with Red Canary’s MDR insights, giving rise to a next-gen SOC built on automation, AI, and rapid detection expertise. The integration will support a proactive SOC experience powered by AI workflows and security expertise.

Acquisition Adds Automation and Orchestration to Orca’s Cloud Security PlatformOrca Security has acquired Opus, bringing automation and generative AI capabilities into its agentless cloud platform. The move boosts remediation speed and supports Orca’s goal of making cloud security operations more autonomous and helping cloud teams resolve more issues with fewer actions.

Acquisition Boosts Speed With Agentic AI for Analysts and Automated Risk ReportingDeepwatch’s acquisition of Dassana enhances its security offerings with agentic AI and automated threat exposure management. CEO John DiLullo highlights benefits including automated compliance reporting, faster detection capabilities for customers, and rapid integration with existing MDR services.

Acquisition of Startup Adds Modern Identity Governance to CyberArk’s Identity SuiteCyberArk has acquired Zilla Security for up to $175 million, adding modern identity governance and administration capabilities with AI-driven automation for faster deployments, streamlined access reviews, and efficient provisioning to secure human and machine identities.

Deal Brings Third-Party Data Ingestion, Risk Prioritization, Automated WorkflowsTenable has acquired Vulcan Cyber to bolster its exposure management strategy, integrating third-party asset data, AI-powered risk prioritization, and automated remediation workflows into Tenable One. The $150 million purchase aims to provide enterprises with a unified risk management platform.

Acquisitions, AI and Emerging Threats Define Strategy for Recorded Future, GoogleFrom Google's $5.4 billion acquisition of Mandiant to Recorded Future's fraud insights following Mastercard's $2.65 billion purchase, threat intelligence vendors are innovating with AI and are focused on operationalizing their data through automation and managed services.

Cado Security Deal Brings Enhanced Forensics, Automation, and AI-Powered AnalyticsBy acquiring Cado Security, Darktrace strengthens its ability to secure multi-cloud environments. The transaction brings together Cado's forensic capabilities with Darktrace's AI analytics to deliver comprehensive threat detection and response to organizations in regulated industries.

Combination of Armis and Silk Will Create Leader in Asset Management, RemediationSan Francisco-based asset intelligence vendor Armis plans to embed AI and automation into the incident prioritization and remediation process through the $150 million acquisition of early-stage startup Silk Security to minimize manual intervention and maximize efficiency.