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The acquisition aims to help organizations better govern and control risks from AI-generated code, shadow AI apps, synthetic identities, and unregulated cloud services.
Tenable Holdings has announced its intent to acquire Apex Security, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its AI-focused exposure management capabilities. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly — from AI-generated code risks and shadow AI apps to synthetic identities and unmanaged cloud environments. This acquisition underscores Tenable’s commitment to staying ahead of these emerging risks by offering scalable cyber risk management solutions.
The integration of Apex Security's capabilities into Tenable’s ecosystem will significantly enhance organizations’ ability to govern and enforce policies across all forms of AI—both externally deployed and internally developed. Apex’s technologies will build upon the foundation laid by Tenable AI Aware, launched in 2024, which already enables thousands of companies to detect and assess AI usage across their environments.
With the addition of Apex’s advanced tools, Tenable plans to move beyond visibility and detection, enabling enterprises to actively control and reduce exposure to AI-driven threats. This includes tighter oversight of unapproved or hidden AI applications (often referred to as shadow AI apps) and the secure management of AI-created content or code that may introduce vulnerabilities.
Tenable believes that Apex Security’s technology will help fill critical gaps in enterprise cybersecurity strategies, especially as AI adoption accelerates in both consumer-facing and internal applications. The acquisition not only complements Tenable’s existing portfolio but also positions it as a front-runner in defining the standards of AI-era risk management.
As companies around the globe race to harness AI’s potential, Tenable’s acquisition of Apex Security represents a timely investment in security infrastructure capable of keeping pace with innovation—delivering unified, scalable, and AI-aware exposure management for the future.
The integration of Apex Security's capabilities into Tenable’s ecosystem will significantly enhance organizations’ ability to govern and enforce policies across all forms of AI—both externally deployed and internally developed. Apex’s technologies will build upon the foundation laid by Tenable AI Aware, launched in 2024, which already enables thousands of companies to detect and assess AI usage across their environments.
With the addition of Apex’s advanced tools, Tenable plans to move beyond visibility and detection, enabling enterprises to actively control and reduce exposure to AI-driven threats. This includes tighter oversight of unapproved or hidden AI applications (often referred to as shadow AI apps) and the secure management of AI-created content or code that may introduce vulnerabilities.
Tenable believes that Apex Security’s technology will help fill critical gaps in enterprise cybersecurity strategies, especially as AI adoption accelerates in both consumer-facing and internal applications. The acquisition not only complements Tenable’s existing portfolio but also positions it as a front-runner in defining the standards of AI-era risk management.
As companies around the globe race to harness AI’s potential, Tenable’s acquisition of Apex Security represents a timely investment in security infrastructure capable of keeping pace with innovation—delivering unified, scalable, and AI-aware exposure management for the future.
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