The US Justice Department is reviewing Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz to determine if it will negatively impact market competition. This investigation follows previous antitrust scrutiny of Google’s cybersecurity acquisitions, aiming to reshape the cybersecurity landscape with integrated security solutions. #Wiz #AntitrustReview
Keypoints
- The DOJ has initiated an antitrust review of Google’s proposed $32 billion acquisition of Wiz.
- The review will assess potential impacts on competition within the cybersecurity industry.
- Google’s past cybersecurity deals, including Mandiant, have also been scrutinized but ultimately approved.
- The acquisition aims to strengthen Google’s enterprise security offerings and compete with Microsoft.
li The Wiz platform offers cloud environment scanning and risk prioritization for security teams.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/googles-32-billion-wiz-deal-draws-doj-antitrust-scrutiny-report/