Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

SaaS Observability Vendor Adds Real-Time Network Flow Telemetry to DNS IntelligenceInfoblox plans to acquire San Francisco-based network observability specialist Kentik to combine DNS, DHCP, asset intelligence and real-time network flow telemetry into a unified platform designed to help enterprises manage increasingly complex hybrid cloud and AI-driven environments.

Startup Symmetry Systems Maps Relationships Across AI, SaaS and Cloud AssetsZscaler plans to acquire San Francisco-based Symmetry Systems to unify visibility across AI models, identities, applications and datasets, helping enterprises track AI lineage, govern agentic identities and enforce granular zero trust controls across cloud and SaaS environments.

Founder, CEO Martin Mao: AI-Driven Remediation, Data Optimization at Core of DealPalo Alto Networks' acquisition of Chronosphere will help unify observability and security operations. The integration with Cortex AgentiX and Cortex XSIAM aims to automate remediation, optimize telemetry pipelines and help enterprises manage soaring data volumes from cloud-native and AI workloads.

Acquisition Boosts AI Defense from Red-Teaming, Risk Scoring to Compliance TrackingThe SPLX acquisition gives Zscaler new tools for red-teaming, AI governance and pre-deployment risk analysis. The deal will strengthen Zscaler's push to provide comprehensive GenAI protection, from cloud model discovery to runtime guardrails and ongoing compliance reporting.

Calypso’s Red-Teaming and Agentic Threat Tools Boost F5’s Application Security EdgeF5’s latest acquisition brings Dublin, Ireland-based CalypsoAI’s unique AI security stack into its platform to secure application traffic against LLM misuse, data leakage and shadow AI, enhancing protection for hybrid and multi-cloud environments and helping secure apps and APIs.

Also: Software Supply Chain Risks, Cato's AI Security BuyIn this week's update, four ISMG editors discussed the Pentagon's review of Microsoft's use of Chinese nationals on U.S. military cloud systems, renewed concerns over software supply chain risks and Cato Networks' first-ever acquisition to boost AI security.

COO Francis deSouza Explains Google Cloud's Push for Unified Multi-Cloud SecurityCOO Francis deSouza shares insights into Google Cloud’s security priorities as it pursues the $32 billion acquisition of Wiz. He explains the need for seamless multi-cloud protection, the value of Mandiant's threat intelligence, and how AI is changing threat detection and response at scale.

Cohesity CEO Sanjay Poonen Says Unified Platform Offers Faster, Smarter RecoveryCohesity’s Sanjay Poonen says customers increasingly demand AI-powered data security and sovereign cloud options. The acquisition of Veritas' data protection business has expanded product reach, accelerated engineering output and enhanced security for on-prem and multi-cloud workloads.

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.

The August acquisition will bring together Red Canary's extensive integration ecosystem with Zscaler's cloud transaction data to deliver an AI-powered security operations platform.

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.

Largest Cybersecurity Deal of All-Time Aims to Boost AI-Driven Multicloud SolutionsGoogle Cloud plans to acquire cloud security leader Wiz for $32 billion, integrating its AI-powered security capabilities to better protect companies across multiple cloud environments. The deal reinforces protections across multicloud environments, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

Google is making the biggest ever acquisition in its history by purchasing cloud security company Wiz in an all-cash deal worth $32 billion

CDR, DLP Provider Will Help Safeguard Cloud-Based Applications, Collaboration ToolsMenlo Security bought a data and file security vendor led by a longtime IBM executive to secure cloud-based applications and collaboration tools. Votiro's CDR and DLP tools will neutralize threats in real time and facilitate AI-driven data protection without disrupting user workflows.

Set for release in March, Cisco AI Defense will provide algorithmic red teaming of large language models with technology that came over as part of the Robust Intelligence acquisition last year.

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.

Normalyze’s AI-Powered DSPM Technology Boosts Proofpoint’s Data Visibility, ControlProofpoint will acquire DSPM startup Normalyze to strengthen its data security offerings across cloud, SaaS and hybrid environments. The company aims to give security teams enhanced visibility, control and human-centric risk reduction for sensitive data across complex infrastructures.

Deal Integrates Lacework's CNAPP into Fortinet's Security Fabric and SASE PlatformFortinet plans to purchase trouble late-stage startup Lacework to integrate its AI-driven cloud native application protection platform into the Fortinet Security Fabric. The deal enhances Fortinet's Unified Secure Access Service Edge platform, providing protection from code to cloud.

Mandiant's Sandra Joyce, Jurgen Kutscher Talk Post-Acquisition Growth, InnovationsSandra Joyce and Jurgen Kutscher highlight the significant advancements in Mandiant's threat intelligence and consulting services following Google's September 2022 acquisition, emphasizing improved scalability, engineering support and global reach as well as new focuses on AI and cloud threats.

Acquisition Would Support Entrust's Digital Identity Security PortfolioEntrust, a pioneer payment, identity and data security software and services provider, is in talks to acquire Onfido, a pioneer in cloud-based, AI-powered identity verification technology, for a reported $400 million. The combined solution will help customers fight identity fraud.