Axiomatics, a Stockholm-based company known for its attribute-based access control (ABAC) solutions, has agreed to be acquired by Leonardo, the Italian aerospace and defense firm. The deal positions Axiomatics within a broader cybersecurity portfolio focused on Zero Trust architectures, aligning with increased demand for dynamic and fine-grained access control in high-security environments. Axiomatics’ technology—used by enterprises and government agencies to protect sensitive systems, data, and APIs—will be integrated into Leonardo’s Global Cybersecurity Platform. While the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals, the move marks a shift toward scaling Axiomatics’ reach through Leonardo’s global infrastructure and expanding presence in the Nordic cybersecurity landscape.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stockholm, Axiomatics is a key European player in attribute-based access control (ABAC), offering technology that enables fine-grained, context-aware authorization across applications, data, APIs, and microservices. Its solutions are used by large enterprises and public sector clients to enforce dynamic, policy-based access rules, particularly within Zero Trust architectures.
The acquisition—pending regulatory approvals, including from Swedish authorities overseeing foreign direct investment in the defense sector—will see Axiomatics’ platform integrated into Leonardo’s Global Cybersecurity Platform. The deal follows a series of Leonardo initiatives aimed at strengthening its position in the cybersecurity market, including investments in Nordic companies such as Arbit (Denmark), SSH Communications Security (Finland), and CanaryBit (Sweden).
For Axiomatics, the acquisition provides an opportunity to scale its technology and extend its global reach through Leonardo’s existing infrastructure and client network. For Leonardo, the move completes a critical layer in its cybersecurity portfolio, particularly around identity and access management, a growing concern in securing digital infrastructure and public services.
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