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Why it matters
Okta buys security startup Permiso for about $200 million
TechCrunch Okta buys AI security startup Permiso; source says for about $200M
Okta acquired AI security startup Permiso in a deal reportedly worth about $200 million, according to a source.
Why it matters
The deal helps companies using Okta detect threats to AI agents and other automated accounts, not just human logins.
Latest brief · Jul 30, 2026