Palo Alto Networks Buys Container Security Firm Twistlock for $410M
Palo Alto Networks acquires container security startup Twistlock for $410 million and serverless security startup PureSec to enhance its modern development security tools. The purchases reflect the growing industry need to secure rapidly evolving container and serverless technologies.
Palo Alto Networks acquires container security startup Twistlock for $410 million to strengthen its cybersecurity toolkit. The company also purchases serverless security startup PureSec for an estimated $60 to $70 million. These acquisitions provide Palo Alto Networks with essential tools to secure modern application development approaches.
Twistlock brings significant value beyond its core technology by adding 120 knowledgeable employees and 400 existing customers to Palo Alto Networks. Developers adopt containerization at a rapid pace, but security often lags behind this swift development. Twistlock addresses this gap by offering over 500 security checks that cover industry benchmarks for Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Founded in 2015, Twistlock builds security directly into applications to prevent insecure deployments in ephemeral container environments. The startup recognizes that this new software development method requires an entirely new approach to security. By integrating these specialized tools, Palo Alto Networks positions itself as a leader in protecting cloud-native infrastructures.