OKTA ACQUIRES AI SECURITY STARTUP PERMISO FOR $200M

Permiso's technology addresses a growing security gap as enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents and other non-human identities across cloud infrastructure. These entities require identity management and threat detection similar to human users, but existing security tools often lack specialized capabilities. The acquisition gives Okta identity threat detection features designed specifically for AI workloads. This comes as organizations struggle to secure rapidly expanding cloud environments where AI systems interact with sensitive data and applications. Okta, a leader in identity and access management, has made several security-focused acquisitions in recent years. The Permiso deal reflects broader industry momentum around securing AI infrastructure as adoption accelerates across enterprises. The transaction is expected to close in Okta's fiscal 2025, subject to standard closing conditions.