Mergers and Acquisitions Echo Software acquires Minimus assets to enhance AI-driven container security August 28, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Echo Software Ltd. announced its acquisition of the assets of Minimus Inc. following the company's wind-down. This move aims to bolster Echo's AI-powered approach to securing container images by integrating Minimus's technology and customer base, according to a recent report by Silicon Angle. Echo Software, which uses AI agents to replace vulnerable open-source components before they enter production, is acquiring the assets of Minimus Inc. Minimus specialized in providing hardened, minimal container images designed to reduce attack surfaces. The acquisition will allow Echo to expand its support for various Linux distributions, offering a more distro-agnostic solution for hardened software. Echo plans to integrate Minimus's technology and data into its AI agents, enhancing their ability to research and remediate vulnerabilities. This integration is expected to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of Echo's automated security solutions. Source: Silicon Angle SC Staff Related Mergers and Acquisitions Okta to acquire identity threat detection startup Permiso Security SC Staff July 30, 2026 The acquisition aims to integrate Permiso’s technology for detecting and mitigating identity threats across human, non-human, and agentic identities into Okta’s existing platform. Mergers and Acquisitions Cribl acquires CardinalOps to enhance security operations with AI-driven detection engineering SC Staff July 14, 2026 The acquisition aims to bolster Cribl's platform with advanced detection engineering capabilities, enabling enterprise customers to identify and respond to sophisticated cybersecurity threats more effectively. Mergers and Acquisitions Zscaler acquires Symmetry Systems to enhance AI security SC Staff May 22, 2026 The acquisition of Symmetry Systems is expected to bolster Zscaler's cybersecurity offerings, particularly in protecting artificial intelligence applications. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds