ServiceNow Nears $1B+ Acquisition of Security Startup

ServiceNow is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire a security-focused startup for more than $1 billion, signaling one of its most significant moves to expand deeper into the cybersecurity and risk-management domain. While the company is already pursuing a major acquisition of Moveworks for AI automation, this additional deal highlights ServiceNow’s parallel ambition to strengthen its security portfolio.

According to industry sources, the unnamed security startup specializes in next-generation threat detection and integrated risk intelligence—capabilities that fit squarely within ServiceNow’s long-term strategy to evolve beyond traditional IT service management. As enterprises navigate rising cyber threats and increasingly complex compliance obligations, the acquisition could position ServiceNow as a more comprehensive security operations platform.

Though final terms are still being negotiated, the deal is expected to close within the next few quarters, subject to due diligence and regulatory review. If completed, the acquisition would become one of ServiceNow’s largest investments and reinforce its shift toward a security-first ecosystem.

Analysts say the timing is strategic. With hybrid work, cloud expansion, and AI-driven cyberattacks accelerating, enterprises need unified, automated security workflows. Integrating the startup’s technology into the ServiceNow platform could enhance threat response, streamline compliance, and provide customers with stronger end-to-end protection across digital operations.