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Cyera to acquire AI security firm Oasis Security for $1B

Created at 29 Jul · 12:21 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Data security company Cyera has signed a letter of intent to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion, primarily in cash and Cyera shares. The acquisition aims to bolster Cyera's platform with Oasis's technology for monitoring and securing proliferating AI agents.

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Key Numbers

$1Bacquisition price for Oasis Security
$600 millionCyera's recent funding round
$12 billionCyera's valuation
$195 millionOasis Security's total funding raised
$150 millionCyera's annual recurring revenue
$2.3 billionCyera's total funding raised

Who's Involved

Cyera
Data security company acquiring Oasis Security
Oasis Security
Company specializing in securing AI agents, being acquired by Cyera
Cyera to acquire AI security firm Oasis Security for $1B

↳ Why This Matters

The acquisition highlights the escalating importance of cybersecurity for AI agents as their proliferation creates new vulnerabilities for businesses, driving consolidation in the security sector.

Key facts

  • Cyera has signed a letter of intent to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion.
  • The acquisition is expected to be paid primarily in cash, with the remainder in Cyera shares.
  • Oasis Security specializes in securing non-human identities, such as AI agents.
  • Cyera plans to integrate Oasis's technology into its existing identity and data security platform.
  • The deal underscores the increasing demand for cybersecurity providers focused on AI-driven threats.
  • Data security firm Cyera has announced its intention to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion. The deal, expected to be settled primarily in cash with the remainder in Cyera shares, aims to enhance Cyera's capabilities in safeguarding proliferating AI agents.

    Oasis Security, founded in 2022, focuses on securing non-human identities, a critical area as the number of AI agents rapidly increases. Companies require cybersecurity solutions to monitor these agents' behavior and manage their access to other software.

    This acquisition reflects a growing market for cybersecurity providers addressing AI-weaponized threats. Cyera, which has raised substantial funding and recently acquired other security firms like Ryft and Genie Security, plans to integrate Oasis's technology into its unified identity and data security platform.

    Despite surpassing $150 million in annual recurring revenue, Cyera is not yet profitable. The company has raised approximately $2.3 billion in total funding.

    Frequently asked questions

    Oasis Security specializes in securing non-human identities, primarily focusing on AI agents and their access to software.

    Cyera has raised approximately $2.3 billion in total funding.

    Cyera has surpassed $150 million in annual recurring revenue but is not yet profitable.

    What Happens Next

    01Cyera plans to integrate Oasis's technology into its unified platform.
    02The deal is expected to close following regulatory approvals.

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    How It Developed

    Cyera announced its intent to acquire Oasis Security for approximately $1 billion.
    The deal is expected to be paid mostly in cash, with the remainder in Cyera shares.
    Oasis Security focuses on securing non-human identities, particularly AI agents.
    Cyera plans to integrate Oasis's technology into its unified identity and data security platform.
    The acquisition highlights the growing market for cybersecurity solutions defending against AI-related threats.

    Sources

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    Cyera agrees to acquire Oasis Security for $1B to safeguard proliferating AI agentsTechCrunch

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