In a landmark move, Google has announced its acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash deal, marking the biggest purchase in the tech giant’s 26-year history and the largest acquisition of 2025. The deal, unveiled on Tuesday, aims to bolster Google Cloud’s security capabilities amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

Wiz, founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in security tools designed to protect cloud-based data. Once the acquisition is finalized, Wiz will integrate with Google Cloud to enhance security measures across multiple cloud platforms.

“Both Wiz and Google Cloud share the vision that cloud security should be more accessible, intelligent, and democratized, allowing businesses to adopt AI and cloud technology securely,” said Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport in a blog post. Google CEO Sundar Pichai echoed this sentiment, stating that the partnership will “turbocharge cloud security and enhance multi-cloud capabilities.”

The deal marks a significant shift for Wiz, which had previously rejected a $23 billion buyout offer from Google in 2024, opting instead for an initial public offering. However, Rappaport now sees the acquisition as a catalyst for faster innovation under Google’s umbrella.

Industry analysts at Wedbush described the acquisition as a strategic move to challenge rivals such as Microsoft and Amazon in the cloud security space. While Google had previously lagged in the competition, the Wiz acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen its cloud offerings.

The deal will undergo scrutiny from antitrust regulators, with the Federal Trade Commission, led by newly appointed Chair Andrew Ferguson, expected to conduct a rigorous review. Despite a more business-friendly approach from the Trump administration, concerns over market consolidation in the cybersecurity sector may raise regulatory hurdles.

Google and Wiz have assured that Wiz’s security solutions will remain compatible with all major cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to be finalized in 2026.