Israeli cloud security startup Upwind has announced its first acquisition with the purchase of fellow Israeli cybersecurity company Nyx Security, an embedded cybersecurity innovator. This strategic acquisition strengthens Upwind’s position as a next-generation leader in cloud runtime application security, combining advanced application behavior analysis with its robust cloud infrastructure protection platform. The move marks a significant milestone in Upwind’s growth strategy, allowing the company to accelerate its expansion into the runtime security space. “True runtime security requires understanding the complex interplay between cloud infrastructure and the applications running on it,” said Amiram Shachar, co-founder and CEO, Upwind. “The acquisition of Nyx Security solidifies our position as the leader in runtime security.