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Proofpoint Pays $6.3B for Varonis — The Largest Acquisition Explicitly Targeting AI Agent Data Security
$6.3B
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A $6.3 billion all-cash price tag, representing a 52% premium over pre-rumor stock levels, tells a specific story about how the market values agent governance. When Proofpoint announced its acquisition of Varonis on October 15, 2026, the…