Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 21 Deals Announced in July 2026
Summary
Twenty-one cybersecurity-related deals were announced in July 2026, including acquisitions and agreements spanning identity security, detection engineering, network security, and observability.
Key points
- The roundup covers 21 cybersecurity-related M&A deals announced in July 2026; some are completed acquisitions, while others are agreements or plans to acquire.
- Cribl acquired CardinalOps, bringing automated detection engineering to Cribl’s platform.
- Cyera agreed to acquire Oasis Security in a deal valued at around $1 billion, combining data security with non-human identity governance.
- CrowdStrike is buying XM Cyber’s patents and source code to add exposure management and attack-path analysis to its offerings.
- Okta agreed to acquire Permiso Security, adding continuous identity threat detection capabilities.
- Qualcomm acquired SAM Seamless Network, with plans to embed its network security software in Qualcomm chipsets and gateways.
- Other detailed deals include Barracuda’s acquisition of Evo Security and Infoblox’s agreement to purchase Kentik.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions: 21 deals announced in July 2026.
- Impact
- The deals involve acquisitions and planned acquisitions of cybersecurity companies, platforms, and intellectual property. Reported strategic aims include adding identity, detection engineering, exposure management, network visibility, and observability capabilities to acquirers’ offerings. Several transaction values were undisclosed; some were reported estimates.
Vendors
Barracuda NetworksBarracuda Networks has acquired Texas-based Evo Security for an undisclosed amount.CardinalOpsCribl acquires CardinalOpsCriblCribl acquires CardinalOpsCrowdStrikeCrowdStrike to acquire XM Cyber IPCyeraCyera to acquire Oasis SecurityEmbracePalo Alto Networks to acquire EmbraceEvo SecurityBarracuda acquires Evo SecurityInfobloxInfoblox to acquire KentikKentikInfoblox to acquire KentikMDSec Consulting LimitedBank of America announced plans to acquire UK-based information security consultancy MDSec Consulting Limited.Oasis SecurityCyera to acquire Oasis SecurityOktaOkta to acquire Permiso SecurityPalo Alto NetworksPalo Alto Networks to acquire EmbracePermiso SecurityOkta to acquire Permiso SecurityQualcommQualcomm acquires SAM Seamless NetworkSAM Seamless NetworkQualcomm acquires SAM Seamless NetworkXM CyberCrowdStrike to acquire XM Cyber IP