Wiz, a cloud security platform, has signed a deal to be acquired by Google Cloud for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is subject to regulatory review and will see Wiz join Google Cloud after close.
Founded five years ago, Wiz aimed to create a platform that both security and development teams would love. The company’s journey was shaped by listening to its customers’ challenges and developing innovative cybersecurity solutions. Wiz’s customer adoption has grown rapidly, with the platform now supporting organizations from enterprises to start-ups to public sectors across various cloud environments.
The acquisition comes as both Google Cloud and Wiz share a common goal of making cloud security more accessible, intelligent, and democratized. The deal will enable Wiz to execute and innovate faster, accelerating its rate of innovation. As part of Google Cloud, Wiz will have access to cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust and Supply-chain Levels for Software Artifacts (SLSA), Kubernetes, and TensorFlow.
The acquisition benefits customers, partners, and employees alike. Customers will gain more choices and solutions for securing their systems in any major cloud or hybrid environment. Partners will see a compelling reason to partner with Wiz, while employees will work alongside top minds committed to transforming the industry. The deal marks an exciting milestone in Wiz’s journey and sets the stage for the company to accelerate its vision for the world of cloud security.
Source: https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-joining-google