Okta is set to acquire Permiso, an AI security and identity threat detection startup, in a deal reported to be worth about $200 million. Multiple outlets describe the acquisition as a step for Okta to expand beyond core identity management into security operations, specifically identity threat detection and response.
The planned acquisition would bring Permiso’s capabilities to help organizations detect and address identity-related threats. Sources characterize the technology as aimed at improving protection across cloud environments as enterprises increasingly deploy AI agents and other non-human identities that can access systems and data. That shift raises new security needs distinct from traditional human-only identity controls, and the deal is presented as a way to strengthen Okta’s offerings for these emerging use cases.
While details may vary by outlet, the common throughline is that Okta expects to use the Permiso acquisition to broaden its product portfolio and compete more directly in the identity threat detection and response market.
