Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 26 Deals Announced in May 2026

In May 2026, 26 cybersecurity-related mergers and acquisitions (M&A) occurred. Key deals include:

1. **Akamai's acquisition of LayerX** for $205M to enhance its AI and browser security portfolio.

2. **Check Point's acquisition of Deepchecks**, aimed at fortifying its Agentic Network Security platform, valued between $10-20M.

3. **Cisco's acquisition of Astrix Security** for $400M to strengthen its Zero Trust architecture regarding non-human identity.

4. **Cycurion's multiple acquisitions** of Halo Privacy, HavenX, and Secuvant to build a comprehensive AI-driven defense platform, with Secuvant valued at $2.875M.

5. **Cyera's acquisition of Genie Security** for $50M, expanding its Data Security Posture Management ecosystem.

6. **Datavault AI's acquisition of CyberCatch** for $100M to integrate AI-powered compliance tools.

7. **Dragos' acquisition of Phosphorus** to enhance security for connected devices in critical infrastructure.

8. **SecurityScorecard's acquisition of Driftnet** to bolster its threat management capabilities.

9. Other notable acquisitions include Torq acquiring Jit and WatchGuard acquiring Perimeters.io.