- Tenable Holdings (TENB, Financial) to acquire AI security firm Apex Security, expected closure in Q2 2025.
- The acquisition aims to enhance AI security features within Tenable’s platform.
- Financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed.
Tenable Holdings, Inc. (TENB), a leader in exposure management, has announced its intent to acquire Apex Security, Inc., a company known for its specialization in artificial intelligence (AI) security solutions. This strategic acquisition is designed to boost Tenable’s capabilities in managing exposure across the rapidly expanding AI attack surface.
With the acquisition, Tenable plans to integrate Apex Security’s AI technology into its existing platform, Tenable AI Aware. This integration will include features that govern usage, enforce policies, and control exposure related to AI systems built and used by organizations. The deal is anticipated to conclude in the second quarter of 2025, with new capabilities being rolled out in the Tenable One platform during the latter half of 2025. Notably, no financial details concerning the transaction have been disclosed.
Apex Security, established in 2023, has rapidly gained attention within the industry, securing investments from prominent figures such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Clem Delangue of Hugging Face, as well as top venture firms like Sequoia Capital and Index Ventures. This backing underscores the company’s innovative approach to addressing AI-related security challenges.
Upon completion, this acquisition is expected to position Tenable ahead of the competition in the cybersecurity sector by providing a more integrated and comprehensive set of tools for AI risk management. As the world increasingly relies on AI technologies, the demand for robust security measures continues to grow, and Tenable aims to meet this need by expanding its exposure management solutions.
