| 28 Oct 2026 | Upwind Security raised a Series C roundUpwind provides a runtime-powered cloud security platform that uses live workload behaviour to prioritise posture findings.Investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Canapi Ventures, Cyberstarts, Greylock Partners, Craft Ventures Management and 2 more | CNAPP, Cloud security (CNAPP and CSPM) | $400m | Report on the Upwind Security funding round of 28 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| 23 Oct 2026 | Indurex raised fundingProvides an AI-native platform for monitoring and managing risk in industrial cyber-physical systems.Investors Contrarian Ventures, Axeleo Capital and Curiosity | OT security, OT and ICS security | Undisclosed | Report on the Indurex funding round of 23 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Proofpoint acquired VaronisVaronis provides data security software that protects data across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments. | DSPM, Data security posture management | $6.3bn | Report on Proofpoint buying Varonis, 16 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Proofpoint acquired VaronisVaronis provides data security software that protects data across cloud, SaaS and on-premises environments. | DSPM, Data security posture management | $6.3bn | Report on Proofpoint buying Varonis, 15 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Harmonic Security raised a Series B roundHarmonic Security provides software that discovers, classifies and controls how employees use AI tools at work.Investor Crosspoint Capital Partners | AI security, AI and LLM security | $50m | Report on the Harmonic Security funding round of 14 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| 12 Oct 2026 | IonQ acquired ElisityElisity provides identity-based microsegmentation software to contain lateral movement across enterprise networks. | ZTNA, Zero trust network access | $1.3bn | Report on IonQ buying Elisity, 12 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| 8 Oct 2026 | Rein Security raised a Series A roundInvestors Glilot Capital, Sienna Venture Capital, Corner Ventures, Atlacle and RNP Capital Advisors | | $25m | Report on the Rein Security funding round of 8 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Hilt raised a seed roundInvestors Array Ventures, Verdict Capital, Base10 Partners, Brickyard, Liquid 2 Ventures and 3 more | | $4.2m | Report on the Hilt funding round of 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Workday acquired C1.ai | | Undisclosed | Report on Workday buying C1.ai, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Vista Equity Partners acquired HIDPublic key infrastructure business | Encryption, Encryption and key management | Undisclosed | Report on Vista Equity Partners buying HID, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | V-Key acquired CloudsineAI | | Undisclosed | Report on V-Key buying CloudsineAI, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Tiny acquired Oso | | Undisclosed | Report on Tiny buying Oso, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Tegria acquired CloudWave | | Undisclosed | Report on Tegria buying CloudWave, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | SGS acquired Prescient Security | | Undisclosed | Report on SGS buying Prescient Security, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Sequrio acquired Nextwork | | Undisclosed | Report on Sequrio buying Nextwork, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Sequrio acquired DATATREE | | Undisclosed | Report on Sequrio buying DATATREE, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Sequrio acquired Althammer & Kill | | Undisclosed | Report on Sequrio buying Althammer & Kill, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | SAIC acquired Information Security Corporation | | Undisclosed | Report on SAIC buying Information Security Corporation, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Protectt.ai acquired AIShield | | Undisclosed | Report on Protectt.ai buying AIShield, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Nethive acquired JoyComm | | Undisclosed | Report on Nethive buying JoyComm, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Maximus acquired Agile Defense | | Undisclosed | Report on Maximus buying Agile Defense, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Macnica acquired CyberSec IT Consulting | | Undisclosed | Report on Macnica buying CyberSec IT Consulting, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Lineal acquired Forentec | | Undisclosed | Report on Lineal buying Forentec, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Katalyst acquired Bluetowne | | Undisclosed | Report on Katalyst buying Bluetowne, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Infotech acquired Zluri | | Undisclosed | Report on Infotech buying Zluri, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Hex-Rays acquired HexAIAI agents analyse source code and binaries to find vulnerabilities, malware and backdoors | Vulnerability management | Undisclosed | Report on Hex-Rays buying HexAI, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | GCubed acquired RightDirection Technology Solutions | | Undisclosed | Report on GCubed buying RightDirection Technology Solutions, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Forte Technologies acquired Business Cyber Security Solutions | | Undisclosed | Report on Forte Technologies buying Business Cyber Security Solutions, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | EC-Council acquired Cyber Insurance Academy | Awareness training, Security awareness and human risk | Undisclosed | Report on EC-Council buying Cyber Insurance Academy, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | CyberFOX acquired Optimize365 | | Undisclosed | Report on CyberFOX buying Optimize365, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | ctrl:cyber acquired Razilio | | Undisclosed | Report on ctrl:cyber buying Razilio, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Cohere acquired AISLEAISLE provides AI-native vulnerability management that finds, fixes, and verifies software vulnerabilities. | Vulnerability management | Undisclosed | Report on Cohere buying AISLE, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Bytes Technology Group acquired CyberOne | | Undisclosed | Report on Bytes Technology Group buying CyberOne, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Bregal Milestone acquired Nethive | | Undisclosed | Report on Bregal Milestone buying Nethive, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Bendings acquired Scopertos | | Undisclosed | Report on Bendings buying Scopertos, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Basware acquired TrustpairTrustpair provides a platform for fraud prevention and bank account validation for businesses. | Fraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention | Undisclosed | Report on Basware buying Trustpair, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Axelo acquired Cynch Security | | Undisclosed | Report on Axelo buying Cynch Security, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Anthropic acquired Opaque SystemsProvides a trust layer that lets organisations run AI on sensitive data with hardware-enforced governance and verifiable proof. | AI security, AI and LLM security | Undisclosed | Report on Anthropic buying Opaque Systems, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Aikido Security acquired OutKeptPhishing simulations and security awareness training | Awareness training, Security awareness and human risk | Undisclosed | Report on Aikido Security buying OutKept, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Aikido Security acquired CyberlyAI-powered attack simulations and tools for tracking employee AI usage | BAS, Breach and attack simulation | Undisclosed | Report on Aikido Security buying Cyberly, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Acture Solutions acquired Digital BackOffice | | Undisclosed | Report on Acture Solutions buying Digital BackOffice, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Absolute Security acquired Phoenix TechnologiesUEFI BIOS firmware security and management business | EPP, Endpoint protection and antivirus | Undisclosed | Report on Absolute Security buying Phoenix Technologies, October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via SecurityWeek (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Zaperon raised a seed roundInvestor Inflection Point Ventures | SASE, SASE and SSE | $727k | Report on the Zaperon funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Sovera Security raised debt fundingInvestor Export and Investment Fund | MDR, Managed detection and response | $609k | Report on the Sovera Security funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Sanctum SecOps raised a pre-seed round | Encryption, Encryption and key management | Undisclosed | Report on the Sanctum SecOps funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Ring Zero Security received non-equity supportInvestor DraperU India | AI security, AI and LLM security | Undisclosed | Report on the Ring Zero Security funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Rig Security raised a seed roundInvestors Brightmind Partners and Ten Eleven Ventures | ITDR, Identity threat detection and response | $12m | Report on the Rig Security funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | RemoteThreat raised a pre-seed roundRemoteThreat provides an offensive cyber operations platform for red teams and government mission teams.Investors DataTribe and OUP (Osage University Partners) | BAS, Breach and attack simulation | $7m | Report on the RemoteThreat funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Osavul raised a Series A roundInvestor 33N Ventures | DRP, Digital risk and brand protection | $10m | Report on the Osavul funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |
| October 2026 | Modulate raised fundingInvestor Future Ventures | Fraud prevention, Fraud and payment fraud prevention | $25m | Report on the Modulate funding round of October 2026 (opens in a new tab)via Security, Funded (opens in a new tab) |