As reported by CRN, Okta announced Thursday its plan to acquire Permiso Security, a startup specializing in identity threat detection and response (ITDR), to bolster its identity security capabilities.The acquisition aims to integrate Permiso’s technology for detecting and mitigating identity threats across human, non-human, and agentic identities into Okta’s existing platform. Permiso’s offering provides key identity risk signals, behavioral analytics, and advanced threat detection capabilities. This move is expected to accelerate the identification of identity-driven risks and help customers and partners more effectively manage excessive privileges. Okta stated the deal will expand its platform beyond identity management into core Security Operations Center functions.This acquisition comes amid growing concerns about the exploitation of identity security gaps in cyberattacks, including those executed by AI agents. The deal follows Cyera’s announcement to acquire Oasis Security for $1 billion, highlighting a trend in the identity security market.CRN
Source: Mergers and Acquisitions
Okta to acquire identity threat detection startup Permiso Security
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