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Cybersecurity <\/span><\/a>firm Wiz has successfully passed a key regulatory hurdle, with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) granting clearance for its acquisition by Alphabet, the parent company of Google.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The update was confirmed by Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport during a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday.<\/span><\/p>\n

The $32 billion deal marks Alphabet\u2019s largest-ever purchase, signaling its deepening investment in cybersecurity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once finalized, Wiz will become part of <\/span>Google Cloud<\/span><\/a>, a move expected to significantly strengthen Google\u2019s enterprise security capabilities and expand its ability to help businesses manage and reduce cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely, this is an important milestone, but we\u2019re still in the journey between signing and closing,\u201d Rappaport stated, addressing questions about the DOJ\u2019s review outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

Broader Regulatory Reviews Underway<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>DOJ <\/span><\/a>had begun examining the acquisition in June after Bloomberg reported that regulators were assessing whether Alphabet\u2019s purchase of Wiz might reduce market competition in the cybersecurity sector.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The department\u2019s clearance suggests that antitrust concerns\u2014at least in the U.S.\u2014have been resolved for now.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, Alphabet\u2019s journey toward full approval is not over. The company still needs regulatory clearance in several other jurisdictions before the transaction can be finalized. These reviews are standard for large multinational mergers and often take months to complete.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Google spokesperson emphasized the company\u2019s continued commitment to working through these processes, saying, \u201cWe look forward to completing the review process in other jurisdictions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The acquisition of <\/span>Wiz<\/span><\/a> is expected to close in 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

If completed as planned, the acquisition will further solidify Google Cloud\u2019s competitive edge in the fast-growing cybersecurity market\u2014an area of increasing importance as businesses worldwide face escalating digital threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Wiz, founded in 2020, has quickly gained prominence for its cloud security platform, which helps organizations detect vulnerabilities and manage risks across complex digital environments.<\/span><\/p>\n

By combining Wiz\u2019s innovative technology with Google Cloud\u2019s infrastructure and global reach, Alphabet aims to position itself as a leader in providing secure, scalable cloud solutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The DOJ\u2019s approval marks a major step forward in that effort, paving the way for one of the largest tech deals in recent years to move closer to completion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read next:<\/b> Nvidia Backs India\u2019s Deep-Tech Push with $850 Million Boost<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Cybersecurity firm Wiz has successfully passed a key regulatory hurdle, with the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) granting clearance for its acquisition by Alphabet, the parent company of Google.\u00a0 The update was confirmed by Wiz CEO Assaf Rappaport during a Wall Street Journal event on Tuesday. 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