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Cybersecurity · Healthcare IoT · Medical Device Security

Acquisition

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.

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