The acquisition of Wiz is not merely a business move—it brings a wave of former members from Unit 8200, the IDF’s cyber intelligence division renowned as one of the most advanced in the world, directly into Google. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about strategic security expertise that comes straight from the military.
In effect, Google is buying a piece of the global cybersecurity elite, with experts experienced in handling advanced threats on both the offensive and defensive fronts. This could significantly boost the protection level of its cloud, using techniques that until recently were reserved for government operations.
But here’s where the issue becomes geopolitical. Integrating this know-how will not go unnoticed by regulators. With a giant like Google absorbing a slice of Israeli cyber intelligence, the stakes extend beyond cloud services—they touch on controlling the world’s digital infrastructures.
