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.

Akamai Says Startup LayerX's Browser Telemetry Will Strengthen Access DecisionsAkamai said its proposed $205 million acquisition of LayerX will add enterprise browser security and AI usage controls to its zero trust portfolio as enterprises grapple with generative AI data exposure, autonomous AI agents and growing demand for browser-level visibility.

Florida Vendor Set to Reach $100M ARR by 2027 With Identity Segmentation, ZTNA PushWith $55 million in Series C funding led by Highland Europe, Zero Networks aims to expand its zero trust architecture through identity segmentation and zero trust network access. The Orlando, Fla.-based microsegmentation startup aims to double headcount and target a $100 million ARR goal by 2027.

deviceTrust, Strong Network Acquisitions Improve Zero Trust, Developer ProtectionsCitrix enhances its security for hybrid work by acquiring deviceTrust and Strong Network. Purchasing these European startups boosts protection for VDI, DaaS and cloud development, empowering organizations to enforce zero-trust principles and reduce risks across their hybrid environments.

Silver Lake Leads Series C Round for California-Based Data Security Startup OdasevaWith 65% of its revenue coming from the United States, data security startup Odaseva will use its $54 million Series C funding round to enhance R&D, expand its product line and strengthen its market presence in compliance, failover management and zero trust protection.

Zscaler Purchase Aims to Revolutionize Zero Trust Cybersecurity With Advanced AIZscaler bought a data security startup led by a longtime Salesforce executive to help customers stay ahead of threats by beefing up data quality and AI models. Zscaler said the purchase will help it strengthen its data quality and model efficiency to outpace AI weaponization by threat actors.