Okta to acquire Permiso to boost identity threat detection and AI security features

Okta announced plans to acquire Permiso Security to enhance its identity management platform with advanced identity threat detection, behavioral analytics, and AI-driven response capabilities. The acquisition, expected to close in Q3 of Okta's fiscal year 2027, aims to unify identity threat detection and posture management, providing customers with better visibility into identity risks and automated AI identity responses. This move addresses the growing challenge of securing AI agents and digital identities in increasingly automated enterprises. Okta's leadership highlighted that the acquisition will strengthen their security offerings and expand Permiso's reach to more organizations.