Google’s Sundar Pichai on Wiz deal: “We will turbocharge cloud security”
Google CEO highlights Wiz acquisition as a major step in strengthening cloud security.
“Google Cloud and Wiz will turbocharge improved cloud security.” With those words, Google CEO Sundar Pichai underscored the tech giant’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity as it moves forward with its $32 billion acquisition of Wiz. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in 2026, marks one of the largest cybersecurity acquisitions in history and positions Wiz as a key player in Google Cloud’s security strategy.
Pichai’s statement reflects Google’s long-standing focus on security, now reinforced by integrating Wiz’s cutting-edge cloud security solutions. As businesses and governments increasingly rely on multi-cloud environments, the demand for robust cybersecurity tools has never been greater. “Together, Google Cloud and Wiz will turbocharge improved cloud security and the ability to use multiple clouds,” Pichai said.
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that both companies share a vision of making cybersecurity more accessible. “Enabling more companies to prevent cyberattacks, including in very complex business software environments, will help organizations minimize the cost, disruption, and hassle caused by cybersecurity incidents,” Kurian stated.
Wiz, founded in 2020 by Assaf Rappaport and his team, has rapidly grown into a dominant force in cloud security, serving nearly 45% of Fortune 100 companies. Rappaport, in a blog post announcing the deal, framed the acquisition as a pivotal moment for cloud security. “Becoming part of Google Cloud is effectively strapping a rocket to our backs: it will accelerate our rate of innovation faster than what we could achieve as a standalone company,” he wrote.
One of the key aspects of the deal is Wiz’s commitment to remaining a multi-cloud security platform, continuing to support customers on AWS, Azure, Oracle, and other cloud providers. Google Cloud, which has historically pioneered security innovations like Zero Trust and Kubernetes, sees Wiz as a natural fit for expanding its cybersecurity portfolio.
While the acquisition still faces regulatory scrutiny, industry analysts believe it could redefine how organizations approach cloud security. With AI-driven threats on the rise and cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated, the partnership between Google and Wiz has the potential to set a new standard for securing cloud environments.
