Salesforce Seals $18 Billion Deal for Wiz to Anchor its AI-First Security Future

In a move that fundamentally reshapes the landscape of enterprise software, Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) has confirmed its acquisition of cloud security pioneer Wiz for $18 billion. This landmark deal marks the company’s largest move into the cybersecurity sector, signaling a definitive shift from traditional customer relationship management toward a holistic, security-first enterprise AI platform. By integrating Wiz’s cutting-edge security posture management into its core infrastructure, Salesforce aims to eliminate the single greatest barrier to autonomous AI adoption: the "trust gap" in handling sensitive corporate data.