Palo Alto Networks buys Portkey to secure autonomous AI agents with a control plane

Published on 1 May 2026

A new control layer for AI agents is coming

Palo Alto Networks will acquire Portkey, an AI infrastructure startup backed by Elevation Capital, to strengthen defenses for autonomous AI systems. The deal is designed to give enterprises a centralized control plane to manage and secure AI agents. The acquisition is expected to close in Palo Alto Networks’ fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey to improve AI-agent security
The plan centers on a centralized control plane for AI management
Deal expected to close in fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, subject to approvals
Elevation Capital backed Portkey, an AI app infrastructure startup

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Palo Alto Networks buys Portkey to secure autonomous AI agents with a control plane

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