Explained: Inside Google's $32 billion Wiz deal, the biggest move to boost cloud security

Google parent Alphabet has confirmed that it has entered into "a definitive agreement" to acquire cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz. According to a joint press release from Google and Wiz, the all-cash deal is valued at $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments. Once finalised, Wiz will become part of Google Cloud.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared more details about the deal on X.

He wrote, “From our earliest days, Google’s strong security focus has made us a leader in keeping people safe online.”


He added, “Today, businesses and governments are looking for even stronger security solutions and greater choice in cloud computing providers. Together, @GoogleCloud + @Wiz_io will turbocharge improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds.”


This deal will help Google to bolster its cloud business. The tech giant helps customers detect and respond to attacks through both SaaS-based services and cybersecurity consulting.

Why is Google spending $32 billion to acquire Wiz?

In a blog post, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian explained the reasoning for the deal.

He discussed how the shift towards digitalisation, with organisations increasingly adopting multi-cloud or hybrid systems, and the deep integration of software and AI platforms into products and operations, is creating complex challenges and introducing new risks.

He wrote, “Traditional approaches to cybersecurity struggle to keep up with this evolving landscape.”

How does Wiz work?

According to the blog, Wiz delivers a "seamless cloud security platform that connects to all major clouds and code environments to help prevent incidents from happening in the first place."

Wiz’s solution scans a customer’s environment, creating a detailed graph of code, cloud resources, services, and applications, along with their connections. It identifies potential attack paths, prioritises critical risks, and helps developers secure applications before deployment. It also enables security teams to collaborate with developers to fix risks or block ongoing attacks.

How can Wiz help Google?

Kurian said Google will leverage Wiz’s business to create a unified security offering, merging Wiz’s cloud security platform with Google Cloud. He also said that customers will be provided with enhanced threat intelligence as well as cybersecurity professionals which include AI agents.