Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

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.

WatchGuard Aims to Reduce Alert Fatigue Through Telemetry CorrelationWatchGuard acquired SaaS security startup Perimeters to strengthen cloud detection and response capabilities spanning identity threat detection, cloud posture management and shadow IT discovery as enterprises face escalating attacks targeting cloud applications and distributed environments.

Startup Mira Security Will Offer Insights on Encrypted Network Traffic, DecryptionDarktrace purchased a network traffic visibility startup to get insights from encrypted network traffic and decryption for customers in regulated industries. Mira Security will provide organizations with deeper, more comprehensive visibility across on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments.

Zscaler Aims for SOC Leadership With Enhanced Visibility Across Endpoints and CloudBy acquiring Denver-based startup Red Canary, cloud security stalwart Zscaler adds deep MDR functionality and aims to unify detection workflows across its customer environments using insights from its massive transaction volume, identity analytics and Red Canary’s advanced threat-hunting service.

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.

Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks ControlsThe rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed by larger platforms?

Data Security Posture Management Becomes Key to Cloud Visibility But Lacks ControlsThe rapid rise of DSPM has fueled deals by major security firms looking to enhance their platforms. Industry leaders see DSPM as crucial for cloud data visibility, security integration and regulatory compliance. But can standalone DSPM vendors survive, or will they be absorbed by larger platforms?

Buy of Application Security Startup Enhances Code-to-Cloud Vulnerability ManagementWiz acquired application security posture management startup Dazz for $450 million to provide enterprises with a unified code-to-cloud solution. CEO Merav Bahat highlights how this partnership will streamline vulnerability management and strengthen remediation capabilities for global organizations.

Dazz's remediation engine will boost risk management in Wiz's cloud security portfolio.

Comprehensive Identity Security Platform Expands Protection to Cloud, On PremisesSilverfort has acquired Resonate, a cloud-focused identity protection startup. This acquisition accelerates Silverfort’s vision for an integrated platform that secures identities across both on-premises and cloud environments, cutting complexity and boosting threat visibility for enterprise clients.

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.

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.

Kivera Integrates Controls Into Cloudflare One to Prevent Cloud MisconfigurationsWith the acquisition of New York-based startup Kivera, Cloudflare will enhance its Cloudflare One platform, adding proactive controls that secure cloud environments, prevent misconfigurations and improve regulatory compliance for businesses using multiple cloud providers.

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.

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.

Wiz May Not Need More Cash for Its 2nd Deal in 4 Months Since It Has $900M on HandWiz is reportedly set to buy centralized cloud threat management vendor Gem Security for $350 million, Bloomberg reported this week. The deal would come just four months after Wiz made its first-ever acquisition, scooping up cloud-based development platform Raftt for as much as $50 million.

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.

Big Blue joins the hot market for infosec investment RSA Conference IBM has expanded its extensive cybersecurity portfolio by acquiring Randori – a four-year-old startup that specializes in helping enterprises manage their attack surface by identifying and prioritizing their external-facing on-premises and cloud assets.…