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Palo Alto Networks buys CyberArk for USD 25 billion - Why this is a game changer and why I increased my position

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[1]. On July 30, 2025 it became known: Palo Alto Networks (PANW) acquires the Israeli cybersecurity specialist CyberArk Software
$CYBR (+0,3 %) for around 25 billion USD - the largest acquisition in the company's history and one of the biggest tech deals of the year.


Why CyberArk?

$CYBR (+0,3 %) CyberArk is a leader in the field of identity security and Privileged Access Management (PAM) - i.e. the protection of particularly sensitive accesses such as admin accounts, service accounts and machine identities.

[2]. At a time when 88% of all cyber attacks are carried out using stolen access data, this area is becoming increasingly important.


🤖 AI & identity protection - a new era

With the rise of AI agents and autonomous systems new challenges arise:

  • Every machine, every AI system needs authenticated access
  • Traditional security solutions are reaching their limits here
  • CyberArk provides the infrastructure to human and machine identities securely

[1] With this acquisition, Palo Alto aims to create an end-to-end end-to-end security platform for the AI age. with this acquisition.


🧱 Technical advantages of the CyberArk platform

  • Zero-trust architecture
  • Digital vaults for privileged access data
  • Real-time verification of every access request
  • Automatic rotation of access data after use
  • Tamper-proof logging of all activities of all activities

[2]. These functions are indispensable for modern companies with complex IT infrastructures.


📈 Strategic importance for Palo Alto

  • Entry into the identity security market
  • Expansion of the offering for major customers
  • Strengthening the platform strategy (after 14 acquisitions since 2019)
  • Integration of AI, network and identity protection

[1].CEO Nikesh Arora emphasizes:

"The moment for identity security is now. Together we are defining the next chapter of cyber security."


🧾 Conclusion: Why I am bullish on Palo Alto

The acquisition of CyberArk is more than just a deal - it is a strategic milestone:

✅ Strengthening of the market position

✅ Expansion of the product portfolio

✅ Focus on AI safety

✅ Platformization instead of isolated solutions

➡️ For me, this is a clear reason to change my position at Palo Alto Networks to expand.


[1].https://investors.paloaltonetworks.com/news-releases/news-release-details/palo-alto-networks-announces-agreement-acquire-cyberark-identity

[2].https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemcdowell/2025/08/02/breaking-down-palo-alto-networks-25b-cyberark-acquisition/


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Soon, every autonomous vehicle and every robot will need cyber security. And there will be quite a few of them.
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@Tenbagger2024 but it doesn't have to be palto, above all the takeover is extremely expensive.
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