Google acquires cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion, its largest deal ever, to enhance cloud security and compete with AWS and Microsoft.
Google just made its biggest acquisition ever, dropping a massive $32 billion to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz. If that price tag wasn’t enough to turn heads, the reason behind it will. Google is making a serious play to dominate cloud security, and this move puts it right in the middle of the action.
Why This Deal Matters
Cybersecurity is more important than ever. Businesses are increasingly relying on cloud computing, but with that comes growing security risks. That’s where Wiz comes in. The Israeli startup, founded in 2020, skyrocketed to prominence by offering AI-driven tools that help companies spot and fix security threats across different cloud platforms. It’s fast, efficient, and (most importantly) works across Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure.
Wiz recently also made the headlines when they uncovered DeepSeek’s biggest data leak at the height of its popularity.
By bringing Wiz into its fold, Google Cloud is making it clear that it wants to be the go-to provider for secure cloud solutions. As Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian put it:
“Cybersecurity is a top priority for organizations worldwide. With Wiz, we’ll offer businesses an even stronger defense against evolving threats.”
The Strategy Behind the Move
Google Cloud has been playing catch-up with AWS and Microsoft Azure, and security is one of the battlegrounds where it can stand out. Wiz’s unique approach—identifying security risks across multiple cloud environments without disrupting operations—gives Google a major edge.
Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport called the acquisition a “transformational moment” for cybersecurity.
“Joining Google Cloud lets us take our mission even further—making cloud security simpler and stronger for businesses everywhere.”
Of course, a deal this big doesn’t come without challenges. Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is already under antitrust scrutiny, and this acquisition will likely face close regulatory inspection. With governments cracking down on Big Tech’s dominance, Google will have to prove that this deal benefits customers rather than stifling competition.
But if the deal goes through (expected to close in early 2026), it could be a game-changer for cloud security. Companies running on multicloud setups—using services from different providers—could get a much-needed boost in protection. And for Google Cloud, this might be the move that helps it win over more big-name enterprise customers.
