Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Acquisition Focuses on Validating AI Agents, Models in Critical Security WorkflowsCheck Point said its acquisition of AI evaluation startup Deepchecks will help validate and monitor autonomous security agents, as enterprises increasingly rely on generative AI to manage critical network security operations without introducing hallucinations or service disruptions.

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.

CEO Nadav Zafrir Discusses Lakera and Veriti Buys, Wiz Pact and AI Strategy ShiftCheck Point Software is doubling down on AI security through the acquisitions of Lakera and Veriti and platform integration with Wiz. CEO Nadav Zafrir explains how the firm is shifting from point products to a holistic approach and why it's investing heavily to stay ahead in the AI security race.

Acquisition Pairs GenAI User Protection With Controls for AI Agents, Models, AppsCheck Point’s acquisition of Lakera adds application-layer protection to its GenAI Protect offering. The deal brings together two product teams focused on securing enterprise AI deployments end-to-end - from user behavior to model-level interactions - amid rising threat activity.

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.

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.

KnowBe4's First Deal Since 2021 Brings AI-Based Email Protection, Training TogetherKnowBe4 purchased an email security provider founded by a Check Point veteran to offer AI-based email protection and training that's automatically tailored relative to risk. Acquiring Egress will help organizations prevent, protect and defend against sophisticated email cybersecurity threats.