Okta Acquires Permiso for $200M to Bolster AI Security and Identity Threat Detection

Okta, a leading identity management platform, has acquired Permiso, a startup specializing in AI security, for an estimated $200 million. The acquisition aims to strengthen Okta's capabilities in detecting identity threats, particularly as enterprises increasingly rely on AI agents and other non-human identities across cloud environments. By integrating Permiso's technology, Okta seeks to provide more robust security for complex digital ecosystems where automated processes and AI-driven systems require advanced identity protection.