Google’s $32 Billion Bet on Cloud Security: The Wiz Acquisition

In a landmark move, Alphabet, Google's parent company, announces its largest acquisition to date by purchasing cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Google's cloud security offerings and strengthen its position in the competitive cloud market. Join us as we explore the implications of this deal, the regulatory hurdles it may face, and its potential impact on the tech industry and cloud security landscape.

Sources:
https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/google-announces-agreement-acquire-wiz
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-18/alphabet-to-buy-cybersecurity-startup-wiz-for-32-billion
https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/google-is-buying-wiz-for-32b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/
https://blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/google-agreement-acquire-wiz/
https://www.wiz.io/blog/wiz-joining-google
https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/google-buys-cybersecurity-firm-wiz-32-billion-largest-deal-company-history/507-d7a9cc40-bdd3-4640-8144-7cc42f95e275