🇺🇸 English, 17 October 2026, M&A
Proofpoint Acquires Varonis in $6.3B AI Cybersecurity Deal
Proofpoint buys Varonis for $6.3 billion in cash to expand its AI-powered cybersecurity offerings
Cybersecurity company Proofpoint has agreed to buy Israeli-founded data-security firm Varonis Systems for about $6.3 billion in cash, as demand for AI-powered security solutions continues to grow.
The acquisition is part of Proofpoint’s strategy to expand its offerings in the cybersecurity market, particularly in the areas of AI-powered security and data security.