Google has completed the purchase of Israeli cybersecurity company Wiz for a sum of $32 billion in cash, one year after the initial agreement between the two entities was made public

This transaction stands as the largest acquisition ever undertaken by Google.

Wiz offers a security solution aimed at safeguarding prominent cloud infrastructures from cybersecurity risks through proactive prevention and response measures.

Upon integration with Google Cloud, the company will sustain its distinct brand identity and dedication to ensuring the security of clients operating in diverse cloud environments.

Amongst the rising trend of large organizations operating on various cloud platforms like Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud, Google's strategic collaboration with Wiz signifies a calculated effort to attract a greater number of enterprise clients through a comprehensive multi-cloud security solution.

The collaboration between the two companies aims to develop a comprehensive security platform to assist organizations in responding quickly to threats, which is crucial due to the growing prevalence of vibe coding leading to security vulnerabilities and prompt-based attacks.

“The finalization of Google’s acquisition of Wiz, roughly a year after it was first announced, sends a powerful signal about the strength and credibility of Israel’s technology ecosystem,” said Israel Innovation Authority CEO Dror Bin. “In a period when Israel has been facing complex security challenges, the completion of a deal of this scale reflects deep global confidence in the talent, resilience, and innovation that define Israeli tech.

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“It is a reminder that Israeli entrepreneurs continue to build companies that shape global industries, even in the most challenging times,” said Bin.

Wiz is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance threat detection and investigation across all facets of a cloud environment, including code, infrastructure, and runtime. In 2024, Google first made contact with Wiz, expressing an interest in acquiring the startup for $23 billion.

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However, Wiz declined the offer, opting to pass on the lucrative deal.

Assaf Rappaport, the CEO of Wiz, conveyed his belief that the company had the potential to achieve significantly greater growth than the proposed acquisition price. In the initial months of 2025, Google and Wiz reinitiated discussions about a potential acquisition.

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Subsequently, Google made public its decision to acquire Wiz for a sum of $32 billion in March of the same year. The agreement was finalized subsequent to obtaining authorization from regulatory bodies in the United States and the European Union in November 2025 and February 2026, respectively, following investigations into potential antitrust violations.