In a move that reverberated across the tech industry, Google announced Tuesday that it has struck a definitive agreement to acquire cloud security firm Wiz for an eye-watering $32 billion. The landmark deal, the largest acquisition inked in 2025, will integrate Wiz’s cutting-edge security platform into Google Cloud, positioning the tech giant as a dominant force in cloud cybersecurity.
With artificial intelligence rapidly reshaping the digital security landscape, Google is going all-in to outmaneuver fierce competitors like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. By securing Wiz, a company that has skyrocketed to prominence since its 2020 founding, Google aims to create an unrivaled fortress of security solutions for enterprises worldwide.
Legal Powerhouses Orchestrate the Megadeal
Google has enlisted legal heavyweights Freshfields US LLP to navigate the transaction, with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP providing antitrust counsel. On the other side, Fenwick & West LLP is spearheading the deal for Wiz, while Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP handles regulatory matters.
A Shared Vision to Revolutionize Cybersecurity
“Google Cloud and Wiz share a joint vision to make cybersecurity more accessible and simpler to use for organizations of any size and industry,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud. “Enabling more companies to prevent cyberattacks, even in highly intricate software environments, will minimize the cost, disruption, and headache that cybersecurity threats pose.”
