Check Point Software Expands Cybersecurity Reach with Triple Startup Acquisition

Check Point Software Technologies has significantly broadened its defensive capabilities by acquiring three early-stage security startups aimed at mastering exposure management, artificial intelligence security, and managed service provider protection.

The Tel Aviv-based cybersecurity leader confirmed that the purchase of Cyclops will integrate internal asset discovery into its threat exposure platform, while the acquisition of Cyata provides necessary visibility and policy enforcement for autonomous AI agents. Additionally, the acquisition of Silicon Valley-based Rotate is set to provide unified management and improved scalability for managed security service providers serving the mid-market. Check Point Chief Strategy Officer Roi Karo noted that the ability to manage both external and internal assets marks a primary differentiator for the company, completing the full cycle of continuous threat exposure management.

The three acquired entities bring specialized expertise and fresh talent to the Check Point ecosystem. Cyata, founded in 2024 and led by Shahar Tal, emerged from stealth with $8.5 million in funding to focus on mapping and securing agents across endpoints and SaaS environments. Rotate, led by Ro’ee Margalit, adds domain knowledge in platform design specifically for the MSP market to accelerate the delivery of unified management tools. Meanwhile, Cyclops, led by Eran Zilberman, specializes in integrating with over 150 systems—including cloud, IoT, and OT—to normalize data and deduplicate asset inventories. Karo emphasized that the value of the Cyclops integration lies in its ability to filter through digital noise to identify and prioritize actionable risks, transforming a simple inventory into a coherent security strategy.

As organizations increasingly deploy autonomous AI systems without standardized controls, Check Point intends to use these new technologies to enforce strict access policies and restrict unauthorized behaviors. Karo highlighted that because AI is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, security platforms must incorporate high levels of automation to compensate for global talent shortages. Rather than evaluating these acquisitions as standalone units, the company will measure success by how effectively they strengthen Check Point’s overall strategic pillars and drive growth. Karo stated that these moves serve as a clear testimony to the company's hunger to move fast and maintain a leadership position in an AI-driven market.