Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Fabrix Security Buy Adds Real-Time Decisioning for Human and Machine IdentitiesSilverfort's acquisition of Israeli startup Fabrix Security adds AI-driven, real-time access decisioning built on a contextual knowledge graph, aiming to replace static policies and scale identity security for human, machine and agentic identities operating at machine speed.

Despite Cisco's Cyber Struggles, the Perks of Offering Asset Management Are ClearCisco is eyeing what would be its third-largest cybersecurity acquisition ever, Calcalist reported: a $2 billion buy of New York-based asset management vendor Axonius. The Israeli business publication said Sunday the two sides are in advanced negotiations. Axonius denied the Calcalist report.

CEO Shlomo Kramer: Buying Aim Accelerates SASE Roadmap With ‘AI Brain’ IntegrationWith AI use surging across enterprises, Cato Networks has acquired Israeli startup Aim Security to embed AI protection into its core architecture. CEO Shlomo Kramer says Aim’s broad and deep coverage around enterprise AI use makes it the ideal fit for Cato’s SASE platform.

Apex Security Detection Tools Help Tenable Spot Accidental and Malicious AI MisuseTenable is acquiring Israeli startup Apex Security to extend AI security features that go beyond asset discovery. With user-level controls and risk mitigation for AI usage, Tenable aims to accelerate its exposure management roadmap by integrating Apex into Tenable One later this year.

Open Garden Strategy, Automated Risk Remediation to Get a Boost With Veriti BuyCheck Point will fold Israeli firm Veriti into its Quantum suite following an acquisition aimed at streamlining automated security response across endpoints, firewalls and cloud environments. Veriti’s patented technology is seen as critical to reducing misconfigurations without business disruption.

Purchasing Israeli Startup Will Expand SaaS Security and Identity Threat ProtectionCrowdStrike has agreed to acquire SaaS security leader Adaptive Shield to deliver identity-based protection across cloud and hybrid environments. The acquisition offers clients comprehensive SaaS security posture management, bridging on-premises and cloud identity defenses to thwart modern threats.

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel SolutionsCheck Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

Tenable to Natively Integrate Eureka's Data Security Posture Management ProductTenable plans to acquire Israeli startup Eureka to enhance its cloud security platform with advanced data security posture management capabilities. The transaction aims to provide customers with comprehensive risk assessment and management tools in a single, unified platform.

Buying CDR Startup Gem Will Help Wiz Address Needs of SecOps, Incident RespondersWiz bought a cloud detection and response startup founded by a longtime Israeli Military Intelligence leader to address security operations and incident response use cases. The deal will bring Wiz's chops in securing infrastructure and cloud environments together with Gem's expertise inside the SOC.

Company Makes Bid for Multi-Cloud SecurityCalifornia privileged access management vendor Delinea announced Tuesday its acquisition of Israeli startup Authomize in a bid to extend its reach in the growing identity market. Delinea will incorporate Authomize cross-cloud identity capabilities into its access management platform.