Twenty-six cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in May 2026.
For a detailed view of the more than 420 acquisitions announced in 2025, check out SecurityWeek’s annual M&A report.
Here are some of the most important cybersecurity M&A deals announced in May 2026:
Akamai to acquire LayerX
Akamai has agreed to acquire LayerX, a company specializing in AI and browser security, for roughly $205 million in an all-cash deal. LayerX has developed a security platform that provides real-time visibility and control over user and agentic activities across browsers, applications, and IDEs. Its technology enables Akamai to expand its Zero Trust and application security portfolio with AI usage control capabilities.
