Google announced new security features and deeper integration of Wiz, the Israeli cloud security firm it acquired for US$32 billion, across Google Cloud and rival platforms at its Cloud Next '26 event. The company introduced three AI agents for Security Operations in preview mode, designed for threat hunting, detection engineering, and third-party context analysis.
New Security Capabilities
Google added dark web monitoring to its threat intelligence tools as part of the security enhancement package. The company also plans to scan AI code and prompts during development to identify vulnerabilities and configuration issues before deployment.
Google cited its M-Trends 2026 report in support of the new tools, which found that the gap between an initial breach and a follow-on attacker fell from eight hours three years ago to 22 seconds.
Multi-Cloud Expansion
Wiz will expand beyond Google’s ecosystem to include Databricks and AI toolchains from Amazon Web Services, plus offerings from Microsoft, Salesforce, and Google. This multi-platform approach addresses concerns about the acquisition potentially limiting Wiz’s independence.
Google and Wiz have both stated that Wiz will remain neutral and continue supporting multiple cloud platforms. However, the arrangement places a Google-owned product inside rival cloud systems, leaving open questions about whether AWS and Microsoft will maintain full cooperation with a tool that benefits a direct competitor.
Strategic Context
The US$32 billion acquisition represents Google’s largest deal in company history and the largest cybersecurity takeover to date. This exceeds the US$23 billion offer Wiz declined two years earlier. At an estimated valuation of roughly 45 to 65 times Wiz’s US$700 million in annual revenue, the price reflects Google’s commitment to acquiring a leader in Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) technology.
Wiz operates using an agentless setup that scans cloud systems without requiring software installation on individual machines, providing security teams with real-time visibility of vulnerabilities. For Alphabet, Google’s parent company, the purchase represents a long-term investment in enterprise security and cloud computing, while also establishing a growth avenue as advertising faces pressure from AI disruption and regulatory challenges.
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