Google just made history with its largest acquisition ever, spending a massive $32 billion to bring cybersecurity startup Wiz into the Alphabet family.
This record-breaking deal comes after Wiz previously backed out of a $23 billion offer from Google last year. That strategic move seems to have paid off—securing them an extra $9 billion in the final agreement.
Why Did Google Pay So Much for Wiz?
The short answer: Google Cloud needs a boost.
Despite bringing in $43 billion last year, Google Cloud still lags behind competitors Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure, which more than double that revenue. Google is betting that adding Wiz’s cybersecurity expertise will give them a competitive edge.
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, emphasized the importance of security in today’s digital world:
“Security is a fundamental priority for CEOs and government leaders around the world, but the landscape is changing. The pace and impact of breaches are accelerating. AI brings new risks but also new opportunities.”
What Makes Wiz So Valuable?
While Amazon and Microsoft offer security solutions for their cloud platforms, Wiz stands out by providing agentless security—a method that secures devices without installing additional software on each one.
This approach:
✔ Saves time and money
✔ Simplifies cloud security management
✔ Features an easy-to-use interface, making it more accessible than many competitors
With cyber threats evolving rapidly, particularly with AI-driven attacks, Google believes Wiz will help them offer best-in-class cloud security solutions.
What’s Next for Google and Wiz?
With $32 billion invested, all eyes are on Google to see how they integrate Wiz into their cloud ecosystem. Will this be the move that helps Google Cloud finally catch up to AWS and Azure?
Only time will tell—but one thing’s for sure: Google is making a big bet on cybersecurity.
