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Vanta Acquires Pillar Security to Govern AI Applications and Agents
Vanta is buying Pillar Security for about $150 million to help companies track, test, and block threats across their AI tools and connections.
Vanta is acquiring Pillar Security in a deal valued at approximately $150 million. The acquisition is aimed at giving organizations the ability to inventory AI applications, models, agents, and MCP connections, test for attacks, and block unauthorized actions.
The move reflects a shift in how AI security is being approached, moving from a one-time compliance assessment to a continuous control layer. This change has implications for executive strategy, IT and development teams, legal departments, and operations groups that manage risk and insurance requirements.