Clearlake-backed Quest Software acquires Anetac to advance identity security for the agentic AI era. AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Quest Software, a global leader in data management, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake"), today announced it has acquired Anetac, a provider of AI-powered identity security for human, non-human, and agentic identities. The acquisition strengthens Quest's position in identity security in Microsoft ecosystems, extending its platform with continuous visibility into identity access, privilege behavior, and access chains. As AI and automation accelerate the proliferation of non-human identities, Quest is advancing its capabilities in agentic identity security - helping organizations see every identity, understand every access relationship, and address one of the fastest-growing attack surfaces in the enterprise. "Identity security in the agentic AI era is one of the biggest risks enterprises face. By bringing Anetac's innovative approach to non-human and agentic identity monitoring and security into Quest, we are able to take on this heightened challenge, helping customers gain full visibility and control over all identities across their environments," said Tim Page, CEO, Quest Software. "Identity is rapidly emerging as one of the most important security layers in an AI-driven world," said Prashant Mehrotra and Paul Huber, Partners and Managing Directors at Clearlake. "With this shift accelerating rapidly, the need for real-time behavioral intelligence and governance has never been greater. We believe Quest is uniquely positioned to help organizations address this challenge, and Anetac's capabilities further strengthen Quest's ability to deliver differentiated identity security solutions for customers globally." The rapid adoption of agentic AI is creating a new class of identity risk that most security teams are not equipped to see. Anetac extends identity discovery beyond directories to provide continuous visibility into identities, access chains, and privilege inheritance across hybrid and AI-driven environments - where legacy identity tools leave organizations blind. Machine identities - service accounts, APIs, bots, and workloads - now outnumber human users by up to 82:1. Anetac provides continuous discovery, classification, and lifecycle management for these identities, enabling organizations to reduce risk, enforce least-privilege access, and meet compliance requirements across human, non-human, and agentic identities. Together, Quest and Anetac will deliver a more comprehensive identity security platform that enables organizations to discover, understand, govern, and secure identities across their environments. Customers will benefit from enhanced visibility, stronger security posture, accelerated compliance, and improved resilience against identity-based threats as AI adoption continues to accelerate. About Quest Software Quest Software creates technology and solutions that build the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, Quest helps organizations address their most pressing challenges through trusted, AI-ready data, secure identities, and modernized platforms. Around the globe, more than 45,000 companies, including more than 90% of the Fortune 500, count on Quest Software. For more information, visit www.quest.com or follow Quest Software on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). About Clearlake Clearlake Capital is a leading global alternative asset manager founded in 2006 with over $185 billion of assets under management. Clearlake offers a broad range of investment solutions across private equity, credit, infrastructure, secondaries, co-investments, and other related private market strategies. Clearlake seeks to partner with experienced management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses across multiple sectors. The firm aims to drive value through its active, hands-on operating approach, O.P.S.(R)(Operations, People, Strategy), which combines deep operational expertise with strategic and talent-focused initiatives. Headquartered in Santa Monica, Clearlake maintains 14 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. For more information, please visit clearlake.com or follow Knowledgenile on LinkedIn.

Wallarm leads the secure AI transformation era with new leadership. New CEO, CRO, and COO named as company expands mission and vision to secure the growing attack surface created by AI AUSTIN, Texas-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Wallarm, a leader in securing the AI-driven economy, today announced a new executive team to lead its next stage of growth, as it extends its focus beyond API security to securing AI transformation. AI is fundamentally changing how enterprises operate, compete, and serve their customers, creating an entirely new category of security risk. The leadership appointments reflect Wallarm's commitment to helping companies safely secure the APIs that power AI adoption. Shayne Higdon has been elevated from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer. Higdon is leading Wallarm's expansion, focusing on scaling the company's global presence and advancing its vision: every business transaction secured, at any scale, in any environment. Higdon brings more than two decades of experience guiding enterprise software companies through periods of rapid growth, market expansion, and digital transformation. He has held senior leadership roles at Quest Software, BMC Software, Jamf, and HighRadius, and has served on multiple boards. As Wallarm's former COO, Higdon has deep insights into the company's operations, technology, and customer relationships. "Every business transaction is a moment of trust, and in an AI-driven world, every one of them must be secured. That is what Wallarm exists to do. We've built a leadership team with the experience and conviction to make that vision real for our customers, partners, and employees. AI is already here, reshaping every industry and expanding every attack surface. Wallarm is the company that makes it safe for enterprises to move forward with their AI initiatives." - Shayne Higdon, CEO, Wallarm Wallarm also named industry veterans Bill Berryman and David Cramer as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer, respectively. Berryman brings to Wallarm more than 30 years of experience building and shaping enterprise sales organizations. Most recently at BMC, he led a team responsible for over $355 million in annual SaaS revenue. Berryman combines disciplined sales execution with an entrepreneurial instinct, making him the right leader to accelerate Wallarm's global go-to-market expansion. Cramer brings more than 20 years of operational leadership at high-growth global technology organizations. He helped guide NextVR through its acquisition by Apple and led global operations for The HBAR Foundation. Previously, Cramer served as General Counsel at Quest Software and Dell Software, overseeing legal and compliance for divisions that generated over $1 billion in revenue and drove more than 60 acquisitions. By aggressively adopting AI, Wallarm understands firsthand what it means to operate securely in an AI-first world, and that understanding informs everything it builds for its customers. Across all functions, Wallarm has embraced AI to accelerate its operations, better serve its customers and partners, and scale the organization at the speed the market demands. In a recent survey, all Wallarm employees cited using AI tools to better serve their customers. This will continue to be amplified by the recently launched internal AI initiative, empowering employees to be part of Wallarm's AI fabric. Ivan Novikov, who co-founded Wallarm and helped evolve the company into a recognized leader in API and AI security, will focus on rapid prototyping and threat research, while the new executive team will focus on the broader business. Novikov will remain an involved board member as well. "Wallarm was built on deep technical conviction, and that foundation has never been stronger. With Shayne, Bill, and David now leading operations and growth, I'm able to focus entirely on the research and innovation that will define the next generation of API and AI security. This intentional evolution positions Wallarm for its next decade of innovation and growth. I'm proud of what this team has done - and even more excited about what comes next." - Ivan Novikov, Co-Founder, Wallarm Organizations worldwide rely on Wallarm to discover, protect, test, and govern APIs and AI-driven applications without disrupting development velocity. With this new leadership, Wallarm is reinforcing its commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and helping enterprises secure the rapidly expanding attack surface created by AI. To learn more about how Wallarm secures AI-driven businesses, visit www.wallarm.com or contact us to schedule a conversation with our team. About Wallarm Confident AI transformation starts with secure APIs. Wallarm protects every connection, at runtime and at scale. We secure every business transaction by protecting the applications, APIs, and AI systems in real time, in production. That means CISOs and CIOs can move fast, reduce risk, and scale securely. Wallarm is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and is backed by Toba Capital, Y Сombinator, Partech, and other investors. Contacts. Media Contact Bodie Lowe Touchdown PR on behalf of Wallarm [email protected] More News From Wallarm AUSTIN, Texas-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Wallarm released today The 2026 API ThreatStats Report, a data-driven analysis of API attack telemetry, published vulnerabilities, confirmed exploitation, and API-related breaches disclosed in 2025. The report shows a consistent pattern CISOs can't afford to treat as "just an AppSec problem" - attackers are successfully exploiting repeatable failures in identity, access control, and exposed interfaces, often at machine speed and massive scale. APIs dominate vulne... SAN FRANCISCO-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Wallarm, a leader in API security, today announced a series of major milestones across product innovation, open-source contributions, team growth, and industry education, underscoring strong momentum as organizations worldwide grapple with escalating API and AI-driven threats. Company Growth: Investing in People and Leadership Wallarm's executive team has expanded to match its continued investment in people. In 2025, the company grew its employee base by 41%, ref... Wallarm. Release Versions Media Contact Bodie Lowe Touchdown PR on behalf of Wallarm [email protected]

Quest opens AI R&D centre in Cork, creating 100 high-skilled jobs. Dublin: Software firm Quest has opened a new Centre for Advanced AI at its Cork facility, creating around 100 high-skilled jobs. The centre will focus on applied research and development in artificial intelligence across data management, cybersecurity and modern software platforms. The Cork hub forms part of Quest's $350 million global investment programme announced earlier this year and is supported by IDA Ireland. Teams based at the centre will work in AI engineering, data science, software development and security to drive next-generation innovations for customers. The launch was attended by EU Commissioner Michael McGrath, who described the project as a significant investment in skills, talent and innovation, aligning with Europe's push to expand AI expertise. Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke said the expansion underlines Ireland's reputation as a global hub for technology and innovation. Quest CEO Tim Page said the investment will help the company deliver trusted AI solutions while supporting the development of future AI and cybersecurity professionals through partnerships with Irish universities.