Cybersecurity Firms Expand AI and Observability Capabilities Through Strategic Acquisitions
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In November 2025, several major cybersecurity firms completed or announced significant acquisitions aimed at enhancing their AI-driven security offerings and observability platforms. Notable deals include Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, LevelBlue's finalization of the Cybereason acquisition, and Bugcrowd's acquisition of Mayhem Security. These moves highlight a broader industry trend toward integrating AI and advanced threat detection capabilities into cybersecurity solutions.
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01.12.2025 15:00 1 articles · 23h ago
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Chronosphere for $3.35 Billion
Palo Alto Networks announced on November 19, 2025, its plans to acquire Chronosphere, a US-based observability platform for microservices and containers, for $3.35 billion. The acquisition aims to enhance Palo Alto's capabilities in addressing the resilience and uptime demands of the AI era.
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- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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LevelBlue finalized its acquisition of Cybereason, marking its third major acquisition in 2025.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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Palo Alto Networks announced plans to acquire Chronosphere for $3.35 billion to enhance its observability capabilities.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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Safe Security acquired Balbix, a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) provider, for an undisclosed amount.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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The US Department of Justice terminated its investigation into Google's acquisition of Wiz, expected to close in 2026.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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Arctic Wolf announced plans to acquire UpSight Security to enhance its Aurora Endpoint Security platform with AI-powered ransomware prevention.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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Bugcrowd acquired Mayhem Security, an AI-driven application security firm specializing in API security and dynamic SBOM solutions.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00
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Zscaler acquired SPLX, an AI security startup founded in 2023, to bolster its cloud security offerings.
First reported: 01.12.2025 15:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: Cyber Giants Strengthen AI Security Offerings — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 01.12.2025 15:00