Israeli Cyera, an artificial intelligence-driven data security company that provides enterprises with visibility and control over their sensitive information across cloud and on-premise environments, agreed to acquire Ryft in a deal estimated between $100 mn and $130 mn.
The transaction targets stronger capabilities in agentic AI security, where systems operate with increasing autonomy across enterprise data environments.
Cyera was founded by former members of the Israeli Defense Forces’ elite cyber intelligence units. The company’s mission is to redefine data security for the cloud era by enabling real-time awareness of data assets. Its AI models identify where sensitive data resides, who can access it, and how it is being used, thereby reducing risk exposure.
Enterprises are moving quickly on artificial intelligence adoption, and new risks follow close behind. Autonomous AI agents now access, analyse, and act on sensitive data with minimal human input.
This shift raises concerns around misuse, governance gaps, and loss of control over critical information assets.
Cyera plans to integrate its data security posture management platform with Ryft’s automated data lake technology.
The combined system focuses on controlling how AI systems interact with enterprise data while maintaining visibility across workflows.
According to Beinsure analysts, this layer becomes more relevant as organisations scale AI-driven operations without fully redesigning their security models.
The Cyera platform integrates with cloud service providers such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
It leverages machine learning to automatically discover and classify structured and unstructured data, apply security policies, and alert teams to vulnerabilities or policy violations. The system aims to simplify compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.
Ryft launched in 2024 and built a platform designed for AI-native environments. The company raised $8 mn in seed funding from Index Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.
Its client base includes Sonos and Unity, reflecting demand for structured data governance tools across technology firms.
Ryft’s platform provides a control layer for organisations running advanced AI systems within core business operations. This includes managing access rights, monitoring data flows, and supporting compliance across distributed environments.
As part of the deal, Ryft’s 15 employees will join Cyera. Yossi Reitblat will take on a leadership role within Cyera, heading AI security initiatives and building a dedicated expert team.
This group will focus on solutions across AI, data infrastructure, and enterprise security operations.
The acquisition fits into Cyera’s broader expansion strategy, marking its fourth deal in five years. The company recently raised $400 mn, reaching a valuation of $9 bn, which strengthens its ability to invest in platform development and targeted acquisitions.
Yossi Reitblat said companies should not face trade-offs between data control and usability. He added that combining both platforms supports a unified approach to securing the data that powers AI systems, allowing organisations to scale adoption while maintaining structured oversight.
The deal signals a shift toward integrated security frameworks, where controlling AI interaction with data becomes as important as protecting the data itself.
