Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 33 Deals Announced in April 2026

Cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions remained robust in April 2026 with 33 deals announced, reflecting continued industry consolidation around AI security and identity protection. Notable transactions include Palo Alto Networks acquiring AI gateway firm Portkey for up to 140 million dollars, Cyera buying Ryft for an estimated 100 to 130 million dollars to strengthen its agentic AI security platform, and Silverfort acquiring Fabrix Security to bolster identity protection for human, machine, and AI agents. The deals signal that cybersecurity firms are racing to build capabilities around emerging threats from autonomous AI systems and expanding attack surfaces.