The Investor
17 Feb 2026, 23:16
Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Koi, aiming to address emerging security risks tied to AI-driven “agentic endpoints.”
The transaction targets a growing blind spot in enterprise security: AI agents, plugins, scripts and automation tools operating with deep system access but outside traditional file-based controls. Palo Alto Networks said these AI-native tools expand the endpoint attack surface, enabling risks such as authentication bypass, API-based remote code execution and credential hijacking.
Following closing, Koi’s Agentic Endpoint Security technology will integrate into Prisma AIRS™, Palo Alto’s AI security platform, extending protection across AI-driven workflows. It will also enhance Cortex XDR® by improving visibility into AI-related endpoint activity, strengthening policy enforcement and malware prevention across modern AI-enabled environments.
The acquisition is intended to establish “Agentic Endpoint Security” as a new security category, providing governance and verification over AI agents and related components operating on enterprise endpoints.
The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Additional details are expected during the company’s Q2 FY2026 earnings call.
PRNewswire
The transaction targets a growing blind spot in enterprise security: AI agents, plugins, scripts and automation tools operating with deep system access but outside traditional file-based controls. Palo Alto Networks said these AI-native tools expand the endpoint attack surface, enabling risks such as authentication bypass, API-based remote code execution and credential hijacking.
Following closing, Koi’s Agentic Endpoint Security technology will integrate into Prisma AIRS™, Palo Alto’s AI security platform, extending protection across AI-driven workflows. It will also enhance Cortex XDR® by improving visibility into AI-related endpoint activity, strengthening policy enforcement and malware prevention across modern AI-enabled environments.
The acquisition is intended to establish “Agentic Endpoint Security” as a new security category, providing governance and verification over AI agents and related components operating on enterprise endpoints.
The deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Additional details are expected during the company’s Q2 FY2026 earnings call.
PRNewswire