World-renowned cybersecurity firm now part of Google Cloud, delivering threat intelligence-led penetration testing and red teaming informed by front-line incident response experience.
- Categories
- Penetration testing, API security, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM), Secrets management, DDoS protection, Identity and access management, SIEM, SOAR and security automation
- Based in
- Mountain View, United States
- Founded
- 2004
- Size
- 500+ staff
- Ownership
- Private
About Google
Google provides a wide range of products and services, including search, artificial intelligence tools, and productivity apps. It sells to individuals, businesses, and developers. Its offerings include Gemini, an AI assistant, and Google Workspace, a set of cloud-based collaboration tools. The company also offers Android and Pixel devices, as well as advertising platforms like Google Ads. It operates through various segments, focusing on organising information and making it accessible. Google Business Profile helps businesses manage their online presence on Search and Maps. The company invests in AI research and development, with products like Gemini 4 Argon for complex workflows. It serves multiple industries and provides tools for communication, productivity, and advertising.
Products
- GeminiAn AI assistant that helps with tasks like writing and research.
- Google WorkspaceA suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools including Gmail, Docs, and Sheets.
- Google Business ProfileA free tool for businesses to manage their presence on Google Search and Maps.
- AndroidA mobile operating system and platform for devices.
- PixelA line of smartphones, watches, earbuds, and tablets.
- Google AdsAn advertising platform for businesses to reach customers.
Ownership and deals
- Google acquired Mandiant for $5.4bnReport on Google buying Mandiant (opens in a new tab)
- Google acquired Siemplify for $500mReport on Google buying Siemplify (opens in a new tab)
Acquisitions come from SecurityWeek's monthly M&A round-ups from 2021 onwards, from Cybersecurity Ventures' quarterly M&A reports for 2020, and a few from Wikipedia lists. Funding rounds from 2022 onwards come from Return on Security's weekly Security, Funded newsletter. These are dated to the month. A few deals added from the news are dated to the day. Smaller deals may be missing. Amounts are in US dollars.
Companies Google owns
See companies owned by Google for the category and head office of each, and the deals behind them.