Google finalized its $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz following US and EU antitrust approvals. The platform will retain its brand.
Google has officially acquired the cloud-based cybersecurity platform Wiz for a record-breaking $32 billion. The joint Israeli and American startup will now integrate into the broader Google Cloud ecosystem. This financial agreement represents the largest single acquisition in both the corporate history of Google and the broader Israel technology sector.
Operations and Multi-Cloud Strategy
Addressing the integration process, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian outlined the future operational structure. He clarified that the acquired firm will preserve its existing brand identity. Furthermore, the cybersecurity provider will continue its collaborative operations with other major cloud infrastructure entities. This ensures that current enterprise clients utilizing platforms such as 
Amazon Web Services and 
Microsoft Azure will experience uninterrupted security coverage across all their cloud environments.
Regulatory Approvals and Finalization
The path to this $32 billion deal follows a previous rejection; in 2024, the cybersecurity firm turned down a $23 billion acquisition proposal. To finalize the current merger, the companies had to navigate extensive antitrust evaluations. They recently secured the definitive regulatory approvals from relevant authorities in both the US and the European Union.
Known across the industest for its specialized research team that frequently uncovers critical vulnerabilities, the startup marked the completion of this sale with a three-million-dollar corporate event held in Tel Aviv. By bringing this advanced security architecture in-houtilize, Google aims to strengthen its enterprise offerings while maintaining cross-platform functionality.
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