Quick Take: Google’s $32B Wiz Acquisition

Google today announced its intent to acquire cybersecurity start-up Wiz for a staggering $32 billion in an all-cash deal. This acquisition is one of the largest ever cybersecurity deals.
Research Note: Check Point & Wiz Enter Strategic Partnership

Wiz and Check Point recently announced a strategic partnership to integrate cloud network security with cloud-native application protection. The collaboration will merge Check Point’s AI-driven cloud security and networking capabilities with Wiz’s Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP).
Research Note: Palo Alto Networks Cortex Cloud

Palo Alto Networks recently introduced Cortex Cloud, its integrated cloud security and security operations (SecOps) platform that consolidates the capabilities of Prisma Cloud and Cortex CDR.
The new platform provides a unified approach to managing cloud security risks, real-time threat prevention, and automated response workflows.