Okta Acquires AI Security Startup Permiso for $200M
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Okta Acquires AI Security Startup Permiso for $200M

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Okta has purchased AI security startup Permiso in a deal reportedly worth around $200 million. The acquisition is intended to bolster Okta’s identity threat detection capabilities, particularly as organizations work to secure artificial intelligence agents and other non-human identities operating within cloud environments.

The deal will provide Okta with tools to address the growing need for security surrounding AI and automated systems. Enterprises are increasingly reliant on these “non-human identities” – bots, service accounts, and AI agents – which require robust identity management and threat detection. Permiso specializes in securing access for these types of entities.

The source indicated that the purchase price is approximately $200 million, though official financial details haven't been publicly disclosed beyond this report. The acquisition aims to position Okta as a key player in the emerging field of AI-focused security solutions.

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