The tech world just witnessed a seismic shift. Google’s $32 billion acquisition of cloud security powerhouse Wiz has officially cleared U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust review, propelling the search giant one step closer to sealing one of the largest cybersecurity deals in history.
The Google-Wiz $32B deal, first unveiled in March, aims to embed Wiz’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technology into Google Cloud — while still keeping Wiz’s services available on rival platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
The DOJ had launched its review in June amid concerns over potential competition barriers, but by Wednesday, the agency had given its blessing. Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport broke the news during a Wall Street Journal event, with Google later confirming the clearance.
“More Choice, More Security,” Says Google
“Increasing access to multicloud security solutions, as this acquisition will do, will provide businesses and governments more choice in how they protect themselves,” a Google spokesperson told Law360. “We look forward to completing the review process in other jurisdictions.”
The deal still requires international regulatory approvals, but Google expects to close the transaction in 2026, marking one of Alphabet Inc.’s most ambitious strategic plays since acquiring Mandiant in 2022.
