Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents

Palo Alto Networks to acquire Portkey to strengthen AI security platform (PANW:NASDAQ)

Palo Alto Networks to acquire Portkey to boost Prisma AIRS for securing autonomous AI agents—better governance, identity controls, and threat prevention.

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Portkey to Secure the Rise of AI Agents

Establishes the AI Gateway as mission-critical control plane for autonomous agents

Palo Alto Networks To Acquire Portkey To Boost AI Security Play

US-based cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks has announced its intent to acquire AI infrastructure startup Portkey, as it looks to strengthen its capabilities in securing enterprise adoption of autonomous AI systems. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction. The deal is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, subject to the necessary approvals. The move comes as Palo Alto Networks lo…