Cato Networks, a provider of secure access service edge (SASE) solutions, has acquired Aim Security, a company specialising in AI security technology.
The deal marks Cato’s first-ever acquisition, underlining its ambition to extend its SASE Cloud Platform with advanced AI protection.
The acquisition comes as AI adoption accelerates within enterprises, creating new security, compliance, and privacy risks. The value of the transaction was not disclosed. Cato said the move will bolster its ability to safeguard businesses as they embrace AI agents and public and private AI applications.
Founded in 2015, Cato has pioneered the SASE market by building a cloud-native platform that connects and secures enterprise networks, applications, and users worldwide. The platform combines networking and security services, including SD-WAN, firewall-as-a-service, and zero-trust network access. Aim, meanwhile, was launched in 2022 and has quickly positioned itself as a specialist in enterprise AI security. The firm is backed by YL Ventures and Canaan Partners and works with Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies.
Aim’s technology spans three major areas: securing employee use of public AI applications, protecting internal AI agents and applications through its AI Firewall, and strengthening the agentic AI development lifecycle with its AI Security Posture Management solution. Its research team has already uncovered significant vulnerabilities, including “EchoLeak”, a zero-click flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Cato confirmed that Aim’s capabilities will be integrated into its platform, with customers able to deploy Aim’s technology immediately. Full integration into the Cato SASE Cloud Platform is scheduled for early 2026, with existing Aim customers offered a smooth migration path.
The announcement coincided with Cato revealing it has surpassed $300m in annual recurring revenue. The company also extended its Series G funding round, adding a further $50m from Acrew Capital and bringing the total round to $409m.
Cato Networks CEO and co-founder Shlomo Kramer said, “AI transformation will eclipse digital transformation as the main force that will shape enterprises over the next decade. With the acquisition of Aim Security, we’re turbo-charging our SASE platform with advanced AI security capabilities to secure our customers’ journey into the new and exciting AI era.”
Aim Security co-founder and CEO Matan Getz said, “One of the world’s largest financial services companies deployed Aim to secure its AI adoption. Aim had purpose-built a broad AI security platform, grounded in cutting-edge research and patented technology, designed to seamlessly integrate into complex enterprise environments. Aim’s solutions enable businesses to securely reap the benefits of their AI investments.”
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