Cynerio
Cybersecurity · Healthcare IoT · Medical Device Security
Axonius Acquires Healthcare IoT Security Firm Cynerio for Up to $250M
September 27, 2026
Deal Value
$250M
The deal shows cybersecurity vendors racing to lock down the flood of connected devices inside hospital networks.
- Axonius has acquired Israeli healthcare IoT security startup Cynerio in a deal valued at $180 million upfront, rising to $250 million if performance milestones are met.
- Cynerio's AI-powered platform gives hospitals real-time visibility, anomaly detection, and risk-based alerting for connected medical devices such as infusion pumps and monitors.
- The acquisition pushes Axonius beyond enterprise IT asset management into healthcare infrastructure, a sector facing escalating ransomware and connected-device risk.
- Axonius, an asset intelligence platform for unified security operations, was recently named a Strong Performer in Forrester's Q3 2026 Proactive Security Platforms Wave.
- Adding a healthcare-specific IoT security vendor lets Axonius pitch a unified asset-visibility story to hospital systems, deepening its footprint beyond general IT security as attack surfaces grow.