Okta To Acquire Permiso Security For Identity Threat Detection Expansion

Okta announced Thursday that it plans to acquire Permiso Security to add capabilities in identity threat detection and response. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of October, with terms not disclosed. Okta said the deal will bring Permiso's technology for detection and mitigation of identity threats across human, non-human and agentic identities to its platform. The company stated the plan seeks to accelerate surfacing of identity-driven risk and enable customers to address excessive privileges more easily.