Google’s parent company makes its largest acquisition to date, boosting its cloud security and AI capabilities
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced the acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion in cash, making it the largest private venture-backed sale in the cybersecurity industry. The deal is set to enhance Google’s competitive position in cloud security as it rivals Microsoft and Amazon in the enterprise technology space.
“This acquisition marks a significant step in strengthening cloud security and innovation.”
Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud
Wiz, founded in 2020, specializes in scanning cloud environments for security risks and has rapidly grown its customer base. The company is expected to double its annual recurring revenue to $1 billion by 2025. Under the agreement, Wiz will maintain its brand and operate independently across major cloud platforms.
“Google’s acquisition of Wiz, following its Mandiant deal, signals a major push to dominate cloud security. This move strengthens its cybersecurity ecosystem while intensifying competition with Microsoft and Amazon.“
Ganesh Viswanathan, Co-Founder & President, AssistoAI
“This acquisition marks a significant step in strengthening cloud security and innovation,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. “By bringing Wiz’s expertise into Google Cloud, we will help businesses secure their cloud environments more effectively.”
“Google dropping $32B on Wiz isn’t just about accelerating growth in Enterprise Cloud; but about owning the future of AI-driven security. It’s a bold cybersecurity play, underscoring hyperscalers’ growing focus on compliance and protection. With AWS and Microsoft watching, this space will get as interesting as it is coveted. Having said that, how smoothly will Wiz integrate and what will this mean for multi-cloud strategies, will be the questions to watch out for.“
Mehjabeen Taj Aalam, CDIO, Raychem RPG
The acquisition highlights Alphabet’s broader strategy to diversify beyond search advertising and reinforce its cloud and AI offerings. However, the deal is expected to undergo regulatory scrutiny, particularly under the antitrust policies of the current U.S. administration. Alphabet has agreed to a $3.2 billion break fee if the deal fails to close.
“Google needed a strong security play to compete with Microsoft, Palo Alto and AWS, acquiring Wiz is the right move.”
Chandan Pani, CISO, LTI Mindtree
With prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital and Insight Partners backing Wiz, the acquisition is also poised to deliver significant returns to venture capital firms. The integration of Wiz’s cybersecurity capabilities into Google Cloud is expected to drive further innovation in AI-powered security solutions.
“Google is not just securing the cloud—it’s securing the entire digital experience, from browser to infrastructure.”
Punit Thakkar, CEO, Shivaami
What Customer Says?
Chandan Pani, CISO, LTI Mindtree
“Why Acquiring Wiz Changes the Cloud Landscape”
“Google’s acquisition of Wiz is a strategic move to close the security play gap with players like Microsoft, AWS and Palo Alto. GCP has long wished to match Azure’s security capabilities, especially as Microsoft expands its Defender portfolio across all cloud workloads including AI. Developing a comparable solution in-house would have taken years, making this acquisition a necessary step. Meanwhile, Wiz is moving closure to Check Point, as Check Point planning to integrate parts of Wiz’s solutions by the end of 2025. By acquiring Wiz, Google gains native cloud security integration for Check Point customers, further solidifying its position in the market. Wiz’s popularity stems from its innovative graph-based approach to cloud security, allowing for comprehensive visibility, efficient risk prioritization, and easy deployment across complex cloud environments. Wiz offers a consolidated approach to security by integrating multiple scanning solutions—including vulnerability, code, and SaaS scanning—into a single GUI platform. Its ability to support multiple cloud environments like AWS, Azure, GCP, and Alibaba makes it a compelling solution. Additionally, Wiz’s wish to expansion into on-premises security enhances its value. “This acquisition is a win-win for Google and Wiz,” said Chandan Pani, CISO, LTI Mindtree. “GCP customers will benefit from enhanced cloud security, while Wiz continues to offer seamless multi-cloud protection. Its goal is to provide enterprises with the most comprehensive security solutions available.” This acquisition benefits GCP customers by providing stronger security capabilities while ensuring continuity for Wiz’s existing customers, similar to Google’s handling of Mandiant. In the evolving cloud security landscape, this move, positions Google more competitively against players like Microsoft and Palo Alto Networks.What Partner Says?
Punit Thakkar, CEO, Shivaami
“Google’s Security Push: From Cloud to Browser, A Game-Changing Strategy.”Google is making waves in the security space—and it’s not just about cloud infrastructure anymore. From bolstering its cloud-native security posture with acquisitions like Wiz and Mandiant to integrating Chrome Enterprise Security & Posture Management, Google is building an end-to-end security ecosystem that spans the entire user experience.
Here’s Why It Matters:
- Cloud Security Reinvented: With AI-driven threat detection and proactive defense, Google Cloud is setting a new benchmark in cloud security. This move forces competitors like AWS and Azure to re-evaluate their security strategies.
- Browser as the First Line of Defense: By integrating Chrome Enterprise Security, Google is securing the very gateway to enterprise data. Organizations can now enforce robust security policies from the browser to the cloud.
- A Unified Security Approach: Combining cloud security, incident response, and endpoint/browser protection creates a holistic, zero-trust environment that’s increasingly essential in today’s threat landscape.
- Impact on the Industry: As enterprises demand more integrated security solutions, this comprehensive approach may redefine how security investments are made across IT infrastructures.
What This Means for the Industry:
- Google is redefining “Zero Trust”—not just in the cloud, but also at the browser level, where threats often begin.
- Competing with endpoint security vendors—solutions like CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and Microsoft Defender now face a stronger Google alternative.
- AWS & Azure lack a browser play—without their own browsers, they rely on integrations instead of owning the security stack end-to-end.
Key Question:
Will Google’s cloud-to-browser security dominance make it the most trusted enterprise cloud, or will enterprises remain wary of Google’s deep integration across their IT environments?
