Microsoft bolsters cloud security approach with CloudKnox acquisition

Microsoft has acquired start-up CloudKnox Security, an identity and access management platform designed in tune with the sensibilities of modern cloud computing.

Through the acquisition, Microsoft will be able to offer CloudKnox’s package of complete visibility into privileged access, helping organisations right-size permissions, enforce least-privilege principles to reduce risk, and employ continuous analytics to prevent security breaches.

In a blog post announcing...

23 July 2021 | Microsoft

Microsoft snaps up RiskIQ to strengthen hybrid work cybersecurity

A Microsoft building.

Microsoft has reached an agreement to acquire RiskIQ, a specialist in global threat intelligence and attack surface management.

It is hoped that the deal will help the companies’ customers build a more comprehensive view of the global threats to their businesses, better understand vulnerable internet-facing assets, and build world-class threat intelligence.

As organisations pursue digital transformation and embrace the concept of Zero Trust, their applications,...

16 July 2021 | Microsoft