Vanta signs agreement to acquire Pillar Security

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Published Monday, November 9, 2026 · 3:19 PM EST

Vanta has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pillar Security for approximately $150 million in cash and shares, Calcalist reported. After completion, the Israeli AI security company's more than 20 employees are expected to join Vanta's new research and development center in Israel. Pillar's technology discovers AI systems, tests their resilience against attacks and protects them during operation. Vanta plans to integrate it into its platform throughout 2027, with AI inventory and runtime monitoring capabilities planned for January. Pillar's founders will remain to lead development of the AI security business.

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