IonQ to Acquire Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion to Integrate Zero Trust with Post-Quantum Cybersecurity

IonQ is set to acquire Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in an all-stock deal, integrating Elisity's Zero Trust cybersecurity with IonQ's post-quantum cryptography. This acquisition, expected to close in Q4 2026, aims to enhance IonQ's security offerings, addressing "harvest now, decrypt later" vulnerabilities and federal PQC mandates. Elisity will operate as a subsidiary, retaining its brand and management. The post IonQ to Acquire Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion to Integrate Zero Trust with Post-Q