The acquisition marks a major leap forward as Orca evolves from observation to autonomous action in cloud security
Orca Security, the leader in agentless cloud security, has announced the acquisition of Opus, a rapidly growing startup specializing in AI-driven automation and orchestration. This acquisition significantly enhances Orca’s capabilities, ushering in the next phase of its evolution—moving beyond observation and prioritization to implementing AI-based remediation and prevention.
As Orca continues to set the standard for cloud security, this acquisition solidifies the company’s position at the forefront of the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market. By integrating Opus’ cutting-edge technology and expert team, Orca becomes the first CNAPP to offer autonomous identification, prioritization, remediation, and prevention of cloud security risks at scale.
“This acquisition represents a pivotal moment for both Orca and the broader cloud security industry,” said Gil Geron, CEO and co-founder of Orca Security. “We’ve already revolutionized cloud security with agentless visibility and prioritization. With Opus on board, we are now entering the era of intelligent action—where security challenges are no longer just identified, but resolved automatically and at scale.”
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Founded by Meny Har and Or Gabay—members of the founding team at Siemplify, which was acquired by Google Cloud in 2021—Opus emerged as a leading innovator in cloud-native remediation. By acquiring Opus, Orca strengthens its commitment to driving the next generation of cloud security solutions powered by agentic AI. This integration empowers organizations to respond in real-time, automate remediation, and reduce manual overhead, all while enhancing scalability.
“Orca has pioneered the current cloud security landscape and continues to set new standards for innovation,” said Meny Har, co-founder and CEO of Opus. “At Opus, our mission has always been to simplify the process of resolving security issues. By joining forces with Orca, we are poised to take that mission to new heights, leveraging Agentic AI to transform how cloud risks are managed at scale.”
Through this acquisition, Orca continues to drive the evolution of cloud security, offering an even more powerful solution for organizations seeking automated risk resolution.